We have always believed that colorless and white diamonds are the best when compared to all others. These are considered to be m...
We have always believed that colorless and white
diamonds are the best when compared to all others. These are considered to be
more expensive when compared to other types of diamond. There could be many
diamonds which could look colorless, but when you have a closer look at it, you
will find that they have tones of brown and yellow. You should try and
understand more about the gradation being followed by GIA or Gemological
Institute of America. This grading institute starts from D (which is total
colorless) to Z (heavily tinted). The grading difference is very subtle and it
would not be possible for us to identify the same without using these grading
systems with the above of materials and other such helps. If you look around
the grades you will find that only those diamonds which are N and above would
have colors which would be visible to the naked eye. Even those with K as the
grading might look quite colorless and therefore you must do your research and
then buy the right one.
They Come In All Shades
When we talk about naturally colored chocolate
diamonds, you have to be aware that they come in all shades
which we see in the rainbow. If you do your research and look at some of the
colors you will come across many choices. It could range from blue, pink,
yellow, brown, blue, green, orange and red. However, you must bear in mind that
yellow is the most common and naturally occurring in the diamond market. The
rarer ones are blue, red and green and pink. There are some reports that
suggest that pink diamonds are almost extinct and from 2020 the only pink
diamonds you may see with some big names or in museums.
The Importance Of Cut
When we talk about cut, we are referring to the four
important Cs as far as diamond buying is concerned. The four are cut, clarity,
carat and color. When we talk about cut we are referring to finish, symmetry
and polishing of the diamonds. The cuts determine the brilliance and intensity
of a diamond. A diamond that is well cut should have the right proportion,
polish and symmetry. Hence, these types of diamonds are quite expensive. Well
cut diamonds are always sold at a premium when compared to uncut diamonds which
are sold at big discounts. The depth and width of the cut could also impact the
way in which light travels in the diamond and how it looks in terms of
brilliance.
The Importance Of Color
CLARITY
Diamond Clarity : The clarity of a diamond is gauged using the differentiators below.
With clarity, the types of diamond are gauged depending on the quantity and
visibility of flaws.
IF (Internally
Flawless) -
The external flaws can be removed by further polishing.
VVS1 - VVS2 (Very Very Slightly Included) - Only an
expert can detect flaws with a 10X microscope. By definition, if an expert can
see a flaw from the top of the diamond, it is a VVS2. If the expert can only
detect flaws while viewing the bottom of the stone, then it is a VVS1.
VVS1 clarity diamonds do not have any internal black
marks. Then they also fall in the "No Dosham" or "No Black"
category.
VS1 - VS2 (Very Slightly Included) - Flaws are
visible with a 10X microscope, but it is not obvious (takes more than 10
seconds to identify the flaws).
SI1 - SI2
(Slightly Included) - Flaws are readily visible with a 10X microscope.
I1 - I3 (Included) - Flaws are eminently visible and
can be found with the naked eye.
CARAT
Size is the most visible factor that determines the
value of all diamond types. The price of the diamond rises exponentially
depending on its size.
By definition, 1 carat is 200 milligram. Since most
diamonds sold in the market weigh less than 1 carat, the carat is usually
subdivided into "points". There are 100 points in a single carat. So,
a diamond weighing 3/4 carat would be a "75 point diamond".
1 carat = 200
milligrams = 100 points.
Carat weight is not a factor that denotes diamond
quality. While some of the other quality metrics have more bearing in the
quality of specific types of diamonds, carat merely denotes the size of a
diamond, by its weight. Diamonds of 0.50 - 0.75 carat are very popular for
their size and value. Large diamonds are rarer to find in mines than small ones
and thus large diamond types are much more valuable.