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Home » Loose Diamonds Education » The 4Cs of Diamonds » Diamond CutLoose Diamond Education at A&W Diamonds4C's: Loose Diamond Cut
What Kind of Cut Should You Consider? 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 get a diamond that will make the giving of this gift the most memorable occasion of your lives. In order to increase your knowledge regarding diamond cuts, below you will find a brief description of each cut category for diamonds. This will help you understand what we mean when we describe the cut of a diamond during your search thru our Inventory. Good Proportions: Diamonds with “Good” proportions are the most widely sold in the world. They represent the majority of diamonds that are manufactured and have mass appeal by diamond experts and consumers because of the following reasons. 1. They are reasonably priced. 2. Diamonds with good proportions are well cut, only slightly less than a fine cut. 3. When they are in a setting, even experts have difficulty telling the difference. 4. They still shine and sparkle very nicely. To See Diamonds with Good Proportions…Click Here… Premium Proportions: Here we are speaking of a diamond with proportions that are slightly less than ideal, but better than good. About 15% of all loose diamonds are cut to Premium proportions. To See Loose Cut Diamonds with Premium Proportions…Click Here… Ideal 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 diamond such as the table, crown, girdle and pavilion. To See Loose Cut Diamonds with Ideal Proportions…Click Here… Note: At present there are no universally accepted figures for what is ideal or premium in fancy shape diamonds, but there are generally accepted ideas. 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 diamonds cut. In other words, if your budget is tight, and you still want a pretty diamond, then going with a Good cut, may be a way to save and still get the diamond you really want. How much can you save purchasing a Good Cut diamond? The difference between an Ideal or Premium Cut diamond and a Good Cut diamond can be as much as 20% and for that reason it can make lots of sense to go with a Good Cut. Loose Diamonds: Loose Diamond Search Matching Diamond Pairs Search |
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