Last but certainly not least, the cut of the diamond is crucial in how a diamond shines and sparkles. In this instance, cut is not referring to the shape of the diamond, but rather how the particular diamond is cut, resulting in a grading of its proportions. With IGI certification, the cut grade follows the following hierarchy - Ideal > Excellent > Very Good > Good > Fair. To the average layman, it is safe to say that an Ideal and Excellent cut diamond would be visually indistinguishable from one another. A Very Good cut diamond could also just as easily be mistaken for an Ideal or Excellent cut diamond, making the need for an in-person viewing of a diamond not meaningful. It often takes a trained eye to identify aspects of a diamond's cut which makes a diamond good or bad which involves referring back to the certificate's numbers to verify what we're seeing.
The cut of a diamond is often the part of selecting a diamond that we are most particular about, and our clients learn to trust us to pick out a diamond that is better than what they might end up picking if they were left to their own devices.
CUT
Last but certainly not least, the cut of the diamond is crucial in how a diamond shines and sparkles. In this instance, cut is not referring to the shape of the diamond, but rather how the particular diamond is cut, resulting in a grading of its proportions. With IGI certification, the cut grade follows the following hierarchy - Ideal > Excellent > Very Good > Good > Fair. To the average layman, it is safe to say that an Ideal and Excellent cut diamond would be visually indistinguishable from one another. A Very Good cut diamond could also just as easily be mistaken for an Ideal or Excellent cut diamond, making the need for an in-person viewing of a diamond not meaningful. It often takes a trained eye to identify aspects of a diamond's cut which makes a diamond good or bad which involves referring back to the certificate's numbers to verify what we're seeing.
The cut of a diamond is often the part of selecting a diamond that we are most particular about, and our clients learn to trust us to pick out a diamond that is better than what they might end up picking if they were left to their own devices.
POLISH, SYMMETRY & FLUORESCENCE
Polish, symmetry & fluorescence also play a part in the visual quality of a diamond. But I think you are starting to spot the trend of how these explanations go. At the end of the day, you might end up with a sub par quality diamond if you depend on your visual assessment of a diamond, instead of a thorough analysis of your diamond’s certified specification. These 3 factors are often not an issue with your diamonds as all our selected diamonds are with excellent polish & symmetry, as well as having no fluorescence, unless it is a coloured diamond, which in that case would then have fluorescence present.
360˚ VIDEOS
So what is a better way to view a diamond if not in person? All our certified diamonds come with an extremely magnified 360˚ video which reveals their darkest secrets. You are able to see almost every inclusion present in the diamond, and where they are positioned. You are also able to gather some information about the light character based on the symmetry and contrast of the diamond’s arrows if we are analysing a round diamond.
WHEN WOULD I NEED TO SEE A DIAMOND JEWELLERY IN PERSON TO KNOW IT IS GOOD?
There are a few instances that you might need to see a diamond in person, but it is not to know whether it is good. Instead, it is to know whether it is right for you. This could be in the form of size, shape and colour.
Sometimes, our clients are unsure what diamond size would suit them. We can let you try on a few different sizes to see what suits you best. Or if you would like to try it out yourself at home, we often recommend drawing and cutting out diamonds drawn on paper to imitate the various diamond sizes. This too can be the same for different diamond shapes.
By colour, we do not mean the colour grades for white diamonds, but instead, the colour of coloured diamonds, for example, blue diamonds. These coloured diamonds come in a range of varying intensities, e.g. light, fancy intense, fancy vivid etc. They can even come as a mix of colours, for example Fancy Deep Orangy Pink. Some clients are particular about the exact shade of a coloured diamond, and these might be better viewed in person.
TRUST YOUR DIAMOND JEWELLERY SPECIALIST
Ultimately, you would have to trust the specialist you have chosen to work together with on the selection of your precious diamond as they would have experience in selecting the perfect diamond within your requirements. You can trust the consultants at The Better Diamond to literally find you the better diamond, and all the while from the comfort of your own home.
