Ideal Cut Loose Diamond - Choosing the Right One
At A&W Diamonds we realize that some people just want a good value for their dollar, while others want perfection. Either way, A&W Diamonds will help you find the perfect ideal cut loose diamond for you. Read More.
Loose Diamonds Cut
Below you will find a brief description of each loose diamond cut category. This will help you understand what we mean when we describe the cut of a diamond during your search thru our loose diamonds inventory.
Loose Diamonds Proportions:
Loose Diamonds with "Good" proportions are the most widely sold in the world. They represent the majority of loose diamonds that are manufactured and have mass appeal by diamond experts and consumers because of the following reasons:
- Loose Diamonds that are reasonably priced.
- Loose Diamonds with good proportions are well cut, only slightly less than a premium cut.
- When they are in a setting, even experts have difficulty telling the difference.
- They still shine and sparkle very nicely.
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Premium Proportions:
Here we are speaking of a loose diamond with proportions that are slightly less than ideal, but better than good. About 15% of all loose diamonds are cut to Premium proportions.
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Ideal Cut Diamond Proportions:
When one says that a diamond has ideal proportion, it means that each individual part is shaped perfectly in relation to the stone as a whole. These stones are in the top 3-5% of all diamonds that are cut today. Achieving this ideal state is the result of special attention to cutting details and making it a priority when manufacturing a stone.
As shown in the diagram below (insert image for good, fine, premium, ideal) the most basic way to judge proportions are the areas on a loose diamond such as the table, crown, girdle and pavilion.
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Note:
At present there are no universally accepted figures for what defines a or premium or ideal cut loose diamond in fancy shape diamonds, but there are generally accepted ideas.
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Save on Cut:
When you really have your heart set on a specific size, color, and clarity, one option for you is to bend a little bit on the loose diamonds cut.
In other words, if your budget is tight, and you still want a pretty loose diamond, then going with a Good cut, may be a way to save and still get the loose diamond you really want.
How much can you save purchasing a Good Cut diamond?
The difference between an Ideal or Premium Cut diamond and Good Cut loose diamonds can be as much as 20% and for that reason it can make lots of sense to go with a Good Cut.
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