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DIAMONDS AS AN INVESTMENT - BUYING AND SELLING FOR PROFIT

Jewels and gems last a long time, so good sales people will make claims like this is an "investments" and "will always be worth more than what they cost". But that assumes the goods rise in value and you can easily sell them with low sale costs. Demand and supply is everything. Jewels historically appreciate at about the rate money inflates; in the words of Dave Atlas "Most luxury items we buy wear out or rot". Jewelry, and especially diamonds, can last forever and have more "intrinsic value" than cars and houses. Land has "Intrinsic value" and so too do gold and diamonds. But the "fashion value" can be fickle, unless the piece is a rare collectable. To sell the biggest problem is finding a buyer, one who shares your taste and wants to buy what you want to sell right now. However, 1. Do buyers trust you? How do they know it is real? A jewelers name and reputation, like Tiffany, command a premium because of trust. You may loose that premium when you sell. 2. Unless you are famous, you offer a buyer little or no prestige, and no flexibility, or service (e.g. ring sizing, appraisal etc.) 3. Buyers usually only want the stone(s). They give you nothing for your setting.
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Clothing stores have huge mark-ups; this we know from the end of season sales markdowns. But clothing stores turn their stock around 4 times faster than jewelers; so to make up for stock turns jewelers need very big mark-ups to stay in business.
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So why buy jewelry as an investment? 1. Not everyone trusts banks. In some cultures and countries often +10% of wealth is "portable". Cashing in gold and diamonds helped many Chinese escape from Indonesia in 1997. 2. Some women consider their jewels as security or "running away assets" (few diamonds are returned if the relationship ends). 3. Jewels are emotional or family investments; a band of diamonds marks a child's birth, a ruby bangle for a 40th wedding anniversary etc. They are usually an important part of an inheritance. The more love in the family, the higher the non monetary value. 4. A $100,000 diamond ring has more 'investment' potential than a $1,000 ring. You do not buy a $1,000 painting hoping to sell it in a few years for $5,000. There is relatively less cost to selling an expensive piece; as the value goes up, seller's margins come down, just like in real estate. 5. Less people are diamond investors. It is easier for a buyer to compare the prices of many similar cars, properties or shares. Jewelry requires a lot of specialized expertise. OK, you are not buying jewelry to sell for a profit. But you want to buy something that will gain in intrinsic value. What is the best investment? 1. Consider buying something that can be worn most of the time (not left at home for thieves) and you may not need to pay to insure it. 2. A single diamond does not go up in value faster than say a pair or a matched set in a 3 stone ring. 3. But a single stone may be more liquid than a collection. A single stone might cost less to set. 4. Investment diamonds must be D Flawless or VVS quality. What rubbish! Rarer diamonds are the hardest for you to sell. Medium quality diamonds (with no visible imperfections or obvious discoloration) are more saleable, and go up in value at a proportional rate to rarer more expensive diamonds. 5. Princess cuts are hot at the moment, but in a few years they will be passe. Heart shapes, marquise and other shapes come and go in fashion. Round brilliant cut diamonds are definitely the best most resell-able in the long-term. 6. 90% of round diamonds are poorly cut. A clever buyer will buy a non-traditional Ideal Cut' diamond that will fit into the new GIA and AGS best cut standards. 7. Fancy colored pink diamonds may become rare if the Australian Argyle mine output falls as appears likely. But pinks are hard to re-sell.
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Welcome to Pricescope's 4Cs Diamond Guides. Learn everything you need to know about buying a diamond-starting with the basics. The 4Cs are factors that determine a diamond's quality and price. The Guides will give you the information you need to make an educated purchase online or at your local jeweler. Have questions while you learn? Register for our forums and get help from knowledgeable consumers and experienced diamond trade members.
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The 4Cs
Carat Weight is the simplest and only truly objective factor of the 4C's. Diamond carat weight is also the biggest influence on price.
Diamond Cut
Clarity refers to the existence of internal and external imperfections that characterize an individual diamond.
Diamond Color
Cut refers to the proportions and relative angles of a faceted diamond. Cut is a quality factor that determines value along with the other 4Cs.
Diamond color refers to how little color is present within a diamond. Learn more about diamond color and value.
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DIAMOND CARAT WEIGHT CARAT WEIGHT BASICS

The Objective "C"
Carat Weight is the simplest and only truly objective factor of the 4C's. Diamond carat weight is also the biggest influence on price followed by the other 4Cs of Diamond Clarity , Diamond Color, and Diamond Cut.
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The Lesotho One - 71.73 carat emerald cut diamond The original rough diamond named "The Lesotho" was over 601 carats and was purchased by Harry Winston in 1968. The rough was cut into 18 gems, and the Lesotho One was the largest at 71.73 carats.
What is a "Carat?"
1 carat = 200 milligrams or .200gm 1 carat = 100 points - so a point is 1/100 of a carat Sometimes you may hear a jeweler refer to a diamond in points. A 25 point (25pt) diamond is a .25ct or 1/4ct. *Fun Fact - The origin of the word "carat" comes from the carob seed. Gemstones were once weighed on balance scales, and gem dealers used carob seeds as counterweights, because of their uniform shape, size and roughly equivalent mass. Carat weight was standardized to .20gm in the early 20th century.
Carat Weight Vs. Size

The two diamonds pictured below illustrate that weight does not equal size. Both gems are the same diameter, but the well cut diamond on the left weighs .84ct and the overly deep cut diamond on the right weighs 1.00ct. Both stones could be cut from the same piece of rough shown between them. The deep cut 1.00ct will most likely sell for a higher price, because it is heavier . Round diamonds with excessive depth appear smaller and show less brilliance and life than stones that are well cut.
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*Note - While excess depth is undesirable in round diamonds, depth is function of design with some Fancy Shape Diamonds, which are cut to different specifications.
Carat Weight and Value

When all other factors are equal, carat weight will have the greatest impact on diamond prices. A 1.2ct G VS1 will cost more than a 1.0ct G VS1, but a 1.0ct D IF will cost more than a 1.5ct K SI1. Remember different combinations of the 4Cs affect price, but carat weight trumps all when comparing similar quality.
CARAT WEIGHT - THE NITTY GRITTY

"Magic" Weights
Diamond price increases exponentially at certain weights. You will see prices jump at .50ct, .75ct, and 1.00ct etc. The 1.00ct weight is particularly popular, and it is economically tempting for a cutter to leave a little more weight on the crown , pavilion, and the girdle to push the stone to 1.00ct or more. Savvy shoppers will search for diamonds just under these magic weights to get a little more for their money, but these diamonds are often harder to find. The chart below shows that diamond cutters are successful at achieving magic carat weights, and it also reflects consumer demand.
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International Carat Weight Rounding

International weight rounding is not the same as what you learned in school. Diamond weights are rounded up from the third decimal point only when it is a nine. 0.995ct = 0.99ct 0.998ct = 0.99ct 0.999ct = 1.00ct
Estimated Carat Weight for Mounted Diamonds

Diamonds set in a piece of jewelry cannot be weighed, so carat weights are estimated by measuring the outside dimensions of the stone. This is common for an appraisal, which is a report that states the value of a finished article. Such an appraisal should state "estimated" or "approximate" weight, and a margin of error of about 5% is common.
Total Carat Weight

Remember to pay attention to total carat weight when considering mounted diamonds in finished jewelry. A diamond halo ring may have a .75 carat center stone with .25 carats in small surrounding diamonds, but may be advertised as 1ctw or 1 carat total weight. Pay attention to the carat weight abbreviation, and make sure you ask any pertinent questions related to the carat weight of a jewelry piece.
Ring Size and Carat Weight

Wondering what size/weight to buy? The chart below illustrates general diamond size in mm per carat weight in relation to finger size. The chart represents round diamonds. Fancy Shapes will have varying spread, and should be evaluated individually.
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Relative size on finger in relation to carat weight
Carat Weight and Spread

The girdle or edge thickness is also important. If a diamond has a very thin girdle, the stone can have a better spread, but it can chip more easily. Medium to slightly thick girdles are safest, but thicker girdles add extra weight or reduce the spread.
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DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND CUT BASICS

What is diamond cut?
Cut refers to the proportions and relative angles of a faceted diamond. A diamond's cut should not be confused with its shape. Cut is a quality factor that determines value along with the other 4Cs of Carat Weight , Diamond Clarity , and Diamond Color.
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How important is diamond cut?

Out of the 4Cs, diamond cut has the biggest impact on sparkle, brilliance and fire. A diamond's cut quality is a fine balance of proportions and angles, and most diamonds in the marketplace are average cuts. A well-cut diamond will sparkle more and will be livelier than a diamond that is poorly cut. When you are evaluating the 4Cs, understand that Cut trumps the others by turning a pebble of a diamond into a sparkling gem.
Diamond Anatomy
To understand diamond cut, the first step is learning the parts of a diamond. Please visit: Anatomy of a Round Brilliant Diamond for the basic facet structure. The image below shows essential proportions of diamond cut. Proportions
DIAMOND CUT - THE NITTY GRITTY

Do different labs have different cut grades?
Well known labs with definitive cut grades for round diamonds are GIA, AGSL, IGI , EGL , and HRD. For more information on these laboratory cut grades please visit: GIA Diamond Cut Grading System AGS Laboratories Cut Grading System
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How is diamond cut graded?

Three Approaches to Cut Grading: 1. Proportions are measured with a Sarin, Ogi, or Helium scanner. Old systems use the worst proportion as the 'grade maker'. AGS used this flawed method until May 2005. You can reject bad proportioned diamonds with Pricescope's free HCA for round diamonds and AGA for other shapes. These tools can narrow your search, but are not for final selection . Symmetry and other factors also need to be considered.
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2. Direct assessment Ideal-Scope viewers and photos show leakage and light return. Hearts and Arrows viewers are for grading symmetry, but some H&A's do not score <2 on HCA. Optical symmetry does not always equal the best light return. The Brilliancescope and ISee-2 shine light onto a diamond and give digital pixel counts. Both give a good indication of diamond performance, but neither gives the same grade for the same diamond.
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3. A virtual 3D model from a Sarin or Helium scanner can be viewed and tested with a free GemAdviser download. 3D methods give new R&D Ray Trace Cut info and virtual ideal-scope images.
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DIAMOND CLARITY DIAMOND CLARITY BASICS

What is diamond clarity?
Clarity refers to the existence of internal and external imperfections that characterize an individual diamond. A diamond's clarity determines value, along with the other 4 Cs of Carat Weight, Cut, and Color. You may also hear clarity referred to as "purity" or "quality" in the diamond trade. Diamonds with perfect clarity are very rare, as most diamonds will have microscopic inclusions or blemishes.
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How important is diamond clarity?

After carat weight, diamond clarity has the biggest influence on price; the fewer the inclusions, the higher the price. There are many reasons why people choose higher clarity diamonds over those with lower clarity. In some cultures, higher clarity is symbolic of purity, and higher clarity diamonds are certainly more rare, but for many, a medium clarity diamond is desirable. The choice is yours.
What are the different diamond clarity grades?

F - Flawless Flawless diamonds generally show no inclusions or external blemishes at 10X magnification. IF - Internally Flawless IF diamonds show no inclusions at 10X magnification, but they may show very subtle external blemishes that could be removed with minor repolishing. VVS1 and VVS2 Very Very Slightly Included VVS1 and VVS2 diamonds have very minute inclusions that are exceedingly difficult to see at 10X magnification. You won't see inclusions with your naked eye, and they will be difficult to find with a microscope or a loupe . Click for more pictures and video of VVS1 and VVS2 clarity diamonds.
Very, Very Slight - VVS
VS1 and VS2 Very Slightly Included VS1 and VS2 diamonds have minor inclusions that are seen under 10X magnification, but inclusions typically cannot be seen without the aid of a loupe or microscope. Click for more pictures and video of VS1 and VS2 clarity diamonds.
Very Slight - VS
SI1 and SI2 Slightly Included SI1 and SI2 diamonds have inclusions that are noticeable under 10X magnification, and inclusions may be eye-visible. The degree of visibility varies with SI clarity
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diamonds. Click for more pictures and video of SI1 and SI2 clarity diamonds.
Slightly Included - SI
I1, I2, and I3 Included (In Europe P for Pique pronounced PeeKay) Included stones have obvious inclusions at 10X magnification, and depending on the degree, included diamonds will have obvious eye visible inclusions. In this category, durability may also be compromised by inclusions. Click for more pictures and video of I1, I2, I3 clarity diamonds.
Imperfect - I (Pique - P)
*Fun Fact - Did you know that approximately 1 in 100 people can see VS2 inclusions? If you are one of these nearsighted individuals, then you may prefer a VS1 clarity diamond...or you can always wait a decade until your ability to focus up-close drops away. ;)
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How is diamond clarity graded?
Diamond graders evaluate clarity by looking at: Size What size is the inclusion? Quantity How many inclusions? Type What kind of inclusion? Feathers, crystals, pinpoints , needles, and clouds are examples of different types of inclusions. Color or Relief (reflectivity) How much does an inclusion stand out from the diamond? Placement Where is the inclusion located within the diamond?
Do Different Labs have Different Clarity Grades?

In the 1950s, the clarity grades F, VVS, VS, SI, and I were established by GIA from terms already used in the diamond trade. Many labs use the same grade names, but some labs use variations and different systems. For example, AGS uses a numerical grading scale. Here is AGS lab's approximate clarity grading equivalents. For more information visit: AGS Laboratories AGS AGS AGS AGS AGS 0 = GIA FL and IF 1 and 2 = GIA VVS1and VVS2 3 and 4 = GIA VS1 and VS2 5 and 6 = GIA SI1 and SI2 7,8,9,10 = GIA I1, I2, and I3
Some European and other international gem labs use the term "Pique" (pronounced Peekay) for the Included grades - using the abbreviations P1, P2, and P3, rather than I1, I2, and I3. For more information from different diamond grading labs, visit EGL USA, EGL , HRD Antwerp, and IGI.
What is SI3?
EGL and EGL USA introduced an SI3 grade in 1992. Because of the big price difference between I1 and SI2, many dealers used SI3 for decades. The World Federation of Diamond Bourses wants labs to introduce SI3, and most refuse, but many have softened their SI2 grades. * Note - Ultimately diamond grading reports are just "expert opinions" under 10 power magnification. Even GIA has given different clarity grades for the same diamond. Remember, humans are grading clarity in the labs, and while they are highly skilled, there will be a certain level of subjectivity among graders.
Clarity Grading Plots

Most grading reports have inclusion plots. (marked in red for internal and green for external features) They are useful for identification. Often only the main "grade makers" are plotted, and additional inclusions are listed in comments; "pin points not shown" etc. A worrying comment is "Clouds Not Shown, because a cloud drawn on plots can look so bad that no one would buy the diamond. Clouds are only a problem on SI1 and lower clarity diamonds if no other inclusion is marked on the plot, i.e. the cloud is the grade maker. Big clouds can dull the diamond. But it is rare for even I1 diamonds to be dulled by inclusions.
(left) clarity grading plot of an I1 clarity diamond (right) photos courtesy of Russian Gemology Center
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What is an "Eye Clean" Diamond?

Eye clean is a trade term that is used to describe diamonds that do not show inclusions without the aid of a loupe or microscope. The term is a subjective one, as people will have varying vision levels and personal tolerances for inclusions. Pricescope did a survey asking trade members to define eye clean. The consensus is: No inclusions visible to the unaided eye when viewed from the face up position in daylight equivalent or fluorescent lighting from approximately 6-12 inches from the eye using 20/20 vision. For more information, please visit this article: What is an Eye Clean Diamond?
Ruffled by Feathers? ;-)

Feathers are one of the most common diamond inclusions. Diamond feathers are not necessarily a cause for alarm. Remember that diamond inclusions should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We asked several participating diamond appraisers and diamond cutters to give us their analysis of feathers. Expert opinions can be found in this article: Diamond Feather Inclusions: A Durability Risk?
Related Threads: Should I care about Clouds and Feathers in a VS2 Stone? Does anyone have an SI3 diamond? 1.71 I1 eye clean hmm "Eye Clean SI2" an oxymoron?
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Most diamonds have a hint of yellow or brown. The rarest and most expensive are D or Icy white - on a scale that goes to Z and is yellowish (or brownish). (More color than Z is graded as a 'fancy' color). Below 1ct about half the people in my "blind Pepsi taste tests" can tell the difference between D and H colored diamonds, at I and lower, most people can see the faint tint of yellow. But diamonds over 5ct it is easier to pick G from D, and prices reflect that. Color also has more influence on prices in higher clarity grades.
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Glassy looking cuts like Asscher and Emerald cut diamonds show more color than ideal cut rounds; brighter cuts face up more colorless; you can see their color when you look from the side. It is easier to see the color of a diamond in a white setting (platinum or white gold). If you have a yellowish diamond, then setting it in a rubbed over bezel style setting can improve the apparent color by a couple of grades. Some people just prefer warmer colors (J-L) others want to save money, get a bigger diamond or a better cut. As with all the 4C's, color is a subject of preferences which can depend on cultural, social, or national background. Some nations prefer a higher clarity and are prepared to sacrifice color for "purity". Fluorescent diamonds with a bluish tint (about 30% of diamonds) usually appear more colorless. Trivia: When GIA developed the D-Z grading system they avoided A-C because some dealers use A1 to C3 for 'in-house' grading systems. There will never be better color than D!
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ANATOMY OF A ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMOND

Modern round brilliant cut diamonds are composed of flat polished surfaces called facets. These facets are arranged in a specific pattern to receive light and to return light to a viewers eye. Round brilliants are usually composed of 57 facets that are divided into 3 main parts: Crown, Girdle , and Pavilion .
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The crown is the top part of the diamond that sits above the girdle. Light enters a diamond through the crown facets. The crown is composed of bezel facets (crown mains), star facets, upper girdle facets (upper halves), and a table facet.
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Table Octagonal in shape, the table is the largest diamond facet. It sits at the top of the crown. Bezel Facet Also known as the crown mains, the bezel facets are diamond shaped and sit between the table and the girdle edge. There are 8 bezel facets on a round brilliant. Star Facet These triangular facets extend from the table to the upper girdle facets. There are 8 star facets. Upper Girdle Facets Also known as the upper halves, these triangular facets are closest to the girdle edge. There are 16 upper girdle facets.
Girdle
The girdle separates a diamonds crown and pavilion. Diamond girdles are often polished with tiny facets. Diamonds can also be found with girdles that have a frosted or slightly waxy appearance, finished but not faceted.
Pavilion
The pavilion is the bottom half of the diamond that sits below the girdle. The pavilion facets reflect incoming light that has entered through the crown facets. The pavilion is composed of lower girdle facets (lower halves), pavilion main facets, and an optional culet facet.
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Lower Girdle Facets Also known as lower halves, these triangular facets extend from the bottom of the girdle to the culet. There are 16 lower girdle facets. Pavilion Main Facets Kite or diamond shaped facets that often take on the appearance of arrows. There are 8 pavilion mains. Culet A small facet at the very bottom of a diamond. Most modern round brilliants do not have a culet. The bottom usually comes to a sharp point where the pavilion mains meet.
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Almost all diamonds sold online, and better quality larger stones sold in the stores, come with a (supposedly) independent 3rd party grading report , or 'cert'. Reports help you compare apples - but sadly there is no international standards body - different labs can give the same stone different grades. Some vendors send a diamond to 2 or 3 different labs then sell the stone with the report that makes it cost the most. However the market prices labs too, e.g. a diamond with a GIA report usually sells for more than one with the same reported grade from EGL . On-line listings show this. But if you are shopping in stores you should factor in the lower prices these 'soft report' diamonds often trade at. See Pricescope Grading Survey GIA grading reports are the most common listed on the web (about 3/4's of all listings) AGS Diamond Quality reports are popular with Pricescopers buying unseen because that lab has a better cut grade system for rounds and a few other shapes. IGI is the biggest lab by quantity. Most IGI graded stones are sold in stores. EGL is also a big lab and was a global franchise until the slightly stricter American EGL split away. HRD is a respected Belgian institution in Antwerp - a big trading center for rough and polished diamonds. HRD reports are more common in Europe and Asia. Grading reports include these features below (the bold ones are in the Quick and Easy tutorial): Cut Shape Carat weight Color Clarity Dimensions Treatments Cut grades Symmetry & Polish Girdle inscriptions Fluorescence A unique report number Plotting diagram Comments Holograms Most Labs have web based online confirmation services. You will need to enter report # and Carat weight GIA AGS IGI EGL USA EGL WORLD WIDE Some labs offer perspex sealed reports which helps stop mix-ups but limits testing and viewing options. There are hundreds of smaller and specialty labs, and independent appraisal services. Some provide useful extra information as a comfort or point of sale support in addition to a report from one of the major labs above. There are far too many to list, but here are some examples. GCAL Gemex Canadamark Some stores, like Tiffany & Co. operate their own labs, or have other labs brand their grading reports. IGI and others provide a service like this for branded cuts.
EGL-USA Diamond Certificate. GIA Diamond Grading Report (2006 -Present). Click & mouse over for a cool demo University analogy IGI and EGL are like large statewide universities. GIA is Ivy League, and AGS is like the MIT rocket-science program. A polisher or manufacturer sends each diamond (student) to the place it will get the best grade (earn more $). The good to average go to the large universities (IGI/EGL). The better ones are sent to the Ivy League (GIA / HRD) and a few nerds go to MIT (AGS). Drop outs end up in a program at a chain store or Joe's Bar & Grading Lab. This fun analogy underplays complex factors such as a cutters specialty and client base and a dealers target market.
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I can not tell you what to buy, but I buy my wife the biggest, brightest, whitest, eye clean diamond (with some blue Fluoro); usually D-F, SI1. I know what to look for to see lower color , but at 50+, I have no hope of seeing an SI1 inclusion! If I had a lover, she would probably get K I1 ;-). Sharp eyed younger or "fussy folk" might prefer higher clarity , but smaller size. High color and high clarity combinations cost a lot more than high color and medium clarity or medium color and high clarity. Most people can see the color difference between I and D, in good lighting; very few can see the difference between IF and SI1. You may not mind seeing an inclusion or two, or you may find low color diamonds "warmer". It is a good idea to view a range of diamonds. Carat weight costs the most, especially "Magic Weights" (like 1.00ct, 2ct, 1/2ct etc). "Undersizes" like 0.90ct and 0.45ct cost a lot less. If magic weights do not impress you, search for undersize; but they are rare, there are about 5% as many .99ct diamonds as 1.00ct stones. A badly cut 1.00ct D Flawless costs more than twice as much a bigger diameter (spread), more sparkly Ideal Cut .90ct F SI1.
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50 years ago only very rich people could afford big diamonds. They often bought high clarity on the recommendation of a trusted jeweler (who stocked on the advice of his trusted supplier). Today we see more sales of F-H VS2 to SI1 diamonds. A consumer is shown 2 diamonds - D IF and G SI. "They both look the same to me, but you want 3 times as much for this one? Man are you kidding me?!" Demand for high end commercial grade stones (D-H, VS-SI) will probably grow in my opinion and that means they will retain value and liquidity. Religion or culture may be important; clarity in some cultures = purity = divine powers bringing good luck. Shape . Round brilliants are the most sparkly and most popular shape; therefore rounds have the highest liquidity should you ever need to resell or trade up. Various fancy shapes come and go in popularity (and rise and fall in value). Right now, for engagement rings, Princess cuts are hot. Princess cuts have more small sparkles than round diamonds; but below 1ct, as we age, our ability to discern those tiny more frequent sparkles reduces. Princess cuts are more prone to chipping on the edges during wear and on the points during setting. Fore-warned is to be fore-armed. Investment Diamonds. Go see an investment advisor or buy property or shares. When you make enough money from your investments, buy a nice diamond :) Here are some other people's suggestions.
Priority Recommendations Spread magic weights I2 L-M Spread I1 - SI3 J-K BIC SI1-2 I up TIC or FIC VS up D-F
Size Only Cut You can live with a yellowish diamond with a few black spots! The cut should be in the 54% to 60% total depth Carat range with a thin to very thin girdle (this can still rate well on the Cut Adviser). Look for a +60% table (keep below 65%) Clarity Color Size, then Quality Your friends can't see the inclusions if you keep moving it. Slightly yellowish in daylight or office lighting. Cut as above. Cut Clarity Color Both Size and Quality Your diamond must look clean to the eye, white and sparkly. It should have a good ideal-scope image etc. Cut Clarity Color Quality Only You want to impress people with the jargon, or you want the best money can buy because the diamond is a symbol of your love. Inclusions must be hard for you to see through a microscope or a 10X loupe. The diamond must blow your friends away with its icy whiteness. It must be beautiful with a Cut Adviser rating of around 1.0 to 2.0. It probably should have a branded cut name.
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IS IT SAFE TO BUY DIAMONDS ONLINE?

Although it may seem like a risky venture, buying over the Internet can be a very safe way to buy the most beautifully cut diamonds at the best prices. Pros: Selection - By shopping online, you can find the best-cut (most beautiful) diamonds. This is because many Internet vendors list entire wholesaler inventories, whereas most stores that buy diamonds to have in stock can only buy so many and may not have the knowledge or desire to stock the best-cut diamonds. Prices - The Internet prices are highly competitive because of lower operation cost for some and many dealers are competing to sell the very same diamonds. (There are some Internet or brick and click vendors who maintain their own inventory). In addition, you can save on taxes by getting the diamond shipped to you from another state. Flexibility - One benefit of Internet shopping is the ability to have diamonds shipped to you where you can view them in the lighting conditions where they will be worn. Consumers can also take a diamond shipped to them to a local jeweler to make comparisons. Just be aware of the return policy of the vendor from whom you buy. Cons: Uncertainty - How can I be sure that I'll get what I'm paying for? Lack of trust - How do I know whether the vendor whom I've never met will provide what he promised? Doubts - How can I be sure that I'll be able to get my money back if I am not satisfied? To take advantage of the pros and avoid the cons we suggest you to consider these simple rules of common sense: Educate yourself Compare prices Check vendors Get independent appraising Educate yourself Before you shop, you need to get a good education about diamonds and what makes one more valuable and beautiful than the next. On PriceScope you will find an excellent, original diamond tutorial with basic and advanced information about the 4 Cs (cut, color , clarity and carat weight) as well as a video to watch. Pay special attention to crown and pavilion angles which are not shown on GIA reports. The beauty of the diamonds depends crucially on these parameters. You can get answers to all of your questions from experts on our forum. Compare prices Once you know what you are looking for, do a search on PriceScope to see what diamonds are listed and to compare prices. Use the search results as a general indication of price for the parameters entered. Be aware that many vendors list the same diamonds from wholesaler lists, so some diamonds may not be available when you call to inquire about them. They may have been sold by another dealer, or they may be out on inspection only to be returned by a customer at a later date. Check the vendors' references, credentials and services PriceScope does not endorse any particular jeweler or diamond vendor. You should exercise your own judgment and precautions when dealing with online or traditional brick-and-mortar vendor. A few things you should consider: Vendor's credentials and associations with professional and public organizations. E.g. Jeweler's Board of Trade. Do not hesitate to inquire about a vendor's credentials if you cannot find them on his/her website. Return and upgrade policies, as well as other services provided such as free shipping, solitaire setting, etc. Check previous customers' feedbacks on the consumer forum. You can do it at the vendor list "read"-links in the ForumQuotes column for each vendor. Evaluation Make sure the diamonds you are considering come with a diamond grading report from an independent laboratory. GIA, AGS , EGL and HRD are the best known. Many experts consider GIA and AGS to be the most consistent and reliable in their grading. This is why you will find that, in the US, diamonds with an EGL report are less expensive. There is a big difference in price for increases in diamond clarity and color grades. If a diamond is truly a G SI1 but is incorrectly graded to show an E VS2, the consumer is paying a much higher price for that diamond than he/she should be. Another lab that has won the respect of many in the diamond industry is the Accredited Gem Laboratory. The lab is supervised by David Atlas, GG, GIA who is the President and head appraiser of Accredited Gem Appraisers in Philadelphia,
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Is it safe to buy diamonds online? | PriceScope PA. Mr. Atlas and two other members of his staff were awarded the title of Master Gemologist Appraiser from the Accredited Gemologists Association and almost all of the lab's staff members are GIA trained graduate gemologists. The lab is known for its diamond cut grading system. The AGA 1A cut grade for round diamonds is even narrower than that allowed by AGS for its "0" cut grade, and the Accredited Gem Laboratory is, at this time, the only lab with a cut grading system for fancy shaped diamonds. Thus, the AGA cut grading charts are used as a reference tool for fancy shaped diamond proportions by much of the industry. Accredited Gem Laboratory accepts diamonds for grading by the consumers and diamond dealers. If you are looking for a round brilliant diamond, use our exclusive Holloway Cut Adviser to see how the diamonds you are considering will perform. The Cut Adviser describes how brilliant, fiery, scintillating and spread the diamonds you are considering will be. You can save a lot of money by finding a diamond that rates well on the adviser, but does not fall into the well-known, but sometimes faulty AGS 0 ideal cut standards for which a premium is charged. Independent appraisers At PriceScope we recommend that you take any diamond you purchase to an independent appraiser during the time period the vendor allows for returns. The best appraiser is an independent appraiser i.e., one who does not sell diamonds . While most jewelers are quite reputable, there are unfortunately ones who will tell you the stone you bought is problematic just because he/she wants to sell you one of his/her own diamonds. There are excellent independent appraisers who accept diamonds to evaluate before the customer has paid for them. (Of course, customers who have already paid for their diamond can also send their stones to these appraisers to be evaluated before the return date.) Just ask the vendor you are working with if they will agree to these terms. The customer does have to pay the appraiser fee (by carat weight-the fee should never be based on the price of the diamond), but you need an appraisal for insurance purposes anyway. The independent appraisers will make sure that the diamond matches the independent grading lab's grading report, check for structural problems with the stone, determine if the price was appropriate for the market in which it was bought, evaluate the diamond's beauty based on expertise and the use of special equipment, etc. Click here for the list of independent appraisers. Summary Buying a diamond over the Internet can be a very pleasant experience. While there is great value in having a local jeweler whom you trust for setting your diamond, cleanings, maintenance, repairs, etc., the greatest variety of well-cut diamonds at the best prices can be found on the Internet. Feedback PriceScope is produced by consumers for consumers with the advice of industry experts. We rely upon consumer feedback and would appreciate if you would take a minute to tell us about your internet diamond buying experience so we can bring dependable information to other consumers. Please submit your feedback here. Thank you.
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In 1919 a young mathematician, Marcel Tolkowsky, wrote a Masters thesis on the proportions for round brilliant cut diamonds. This became the basis for what is now known as the Ideal Cut". It is said he asked passers by, in the streets of London, to select the most appealing diamond from a small group. From these casual observer opinions, together with those of the diamond cutters in his family's Belgian business, he confirmed the proportions of the best looking diamonds. He then applied math and physics to prove why. The proportions he chose produce a beautiful diamond. But it has taken more than 80 years for the industry to realize that his theorem predicted a range of proportions, not just the single set of parameters shown on the image; he was aware of a trade off between maximum brilliance and maximum fire that results from varying combinations of crown and pavilion angles. You can read Tolkowsky's book here and play with his mathematic model thanks to Mathematician Jasper Paulsen. Tolkowsky Ideal Cut
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CROWN AND PAVILION ANGLES

In 1992 I discovered an inverse relationship between a diamond's top and bottom facet angles which gives diamond cutters new freedom to retain more weight out of the rough diamond, and cut a beautiful gem. The shallow stone on the left has more light return. The steeper stone on the right has more fire. I call them BIC - Brilliant Ideal Cut and FIC Firey Ideal Cut.
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The overlain profiles show how similar the light paths are, even though the angles vary considerably. This is common sense; but common sense is not common. Many labs use grading systems with minimum & maximum crown and pavilion angles that penalizes cutters who produce BIC's and FIC's. The American Gem Society Lab was first to adopt this 'inverse proportion' approach. GIA is likely to follow soon. If you know a diamonds proportions, you can use HCA to check if it can be ideal.
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The crown (top) angle on the orange FIC profile is 10 degrees steeper but the pavilion (bottom) is 2 degree shallower than the blue BIC stone - the variations compensate for each other. The light rays travel on similar paths.
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The 'X' on the chart below marks the pavilion / crown position on the closest table size chart. The white outline shows the AGS ideal candidate range and the green dotted line shows the GIA Excellent candidate range. A conservative (but more costly) choice would be a diamond with proportions in the overlap of both AGS and GIA ideal and excellent ranges. Holloway Cut Adviser was launched on Pricescope in 2001 after 15 years study and lecturing diamond cut. I developed HCA with the Firescope and DiamCalc.
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HCA is only for round diamonds with known Table, Crown, Pavilion and Total Depth inputs; it has no idea about the diamonds symmetry, poor minor facet proportions or various cutters tricks. Use it to reject known poor performers and narrow down your selection. Please do not use it for final selection; it will not replace an analysis with an Ideal-scope and/or an independent appraisal. Stones listed here are ranked by HCA scores, and many have ideal-scope photo's and other cool stuff. GIA's new system is similar to HCA but with symmetry, polish and minor facet data, but the data on GIA reports has been severely rounded. In order of importance: Pavilion 0.2, Crown 0,5 lower girdle depth 5%. Steeper crown and deeper pavilion GIA graded 'Excellent' diamonds have a dark ring in the table area and will show the dirt on the pavilion. Diamonds that rate below 2 (red on the chart) are unlikely to show too much leakage darkness, overly thin or thick girdles, or fish-eyes. But there are other negatives that HCA can't predict. Additionally, if you examine diamonds from closer up than 10 inches (25cm) in your selection process, you will probably prefer diamonds with proportions that fall in the Young Peoples Rings area that is marked on the chart below in the upper right of the red zone. Figure. This chart indicates some diamond proportions and information that you may find useful.
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Shallow stones (lower left on the chart) look darker if you have excellent close up vision because your head obstructs more light sources which makes a shallow diamond appear darker. But shallow diamonds have a bigger spread, and are great for pendants and earrings, where normal social viewing distances apply. Stones near the center of the red region (the lowest scores) are least affected by symmetry variations. Alternatively hearts and arrows diamonds, which have excellent optical symmetry, but often HCA scores around 2, may out-perform diamonds with lesser symmetry and lower HCA scores. Deeper stones in the upper green and blue zones have more leakage and often appear dark just inside the table and the outer girdle edges; they are best set in open backed rings so light can get in the bottom or pavilion. But small 'vee' shaped leakage zones near the outer edges of a diamond, as seen with an Ideal-Scope, can add to a diamonds contrast and brilliance. Trivia HCA caused a bit of a stir when we first offered it free on Pricescope in 2001; like any new concept that affects diamond sales, HCA was not liked by many vendors. GIA spent millions on cut research, Octonus and Moscow State University used their brains, and AGS did a seat of the pants study like HCA. All support the inverse Crown and Pavilion theory.
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The American Gem Society Lab (AGS) began proportion based Cut grading in 1996 (AGA started earlier) based on Tolkowsky' proportions. The top grade was AGS 0 and the worst was AGS 10. AGS 0's cost as much as 10% more than same grade of GIA diamond; it was synonymous with "ideal cut". Diamonds with AGS 0 or ideal cut reports that were issued before 1st of June 2005 might not be considered to be AGS 0 under the new system, which is more like the HCA inverse crown and pavilion system. It uses light performance factors including software like DiamCalc, and the ASET scope, which is like a multi colored Ideal-Scope. Proportions are now only to guide to manufacturers and not the basis of grading. Stones must not breach certain 'bad proportions' and finish rules outlined below (this chart is indicative, but not the same as later AGS copyrighted versions).
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Diamonds are rated for each of these criteria and the lowest score sets the final grade. 1. Light Performance: Brightness, Fire (dispersion), Leakage and Contrast 2. Proportion Factors: Girdle thickness , Culet size, Weight or Spread, Durability (no crown angles below 30) and Tilt (fish-eye) 3. Finish: Symmetry and Polish 1. Light Performance Brightness: A high Light Return is required from a 3D scan of each diamond imported into the AGS version of DiamCalc.
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Fire (Dispersion): AGS have designed their own Fire software that produces images like the one below. One day AGS might print Fire and ASET images (like the one in the DiamCalc simulation above) on certificates.
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Girdle thickness: Girdle thickness of all shapes of diamonds will now be measured at facet junctions*, where the girdle is about 1.7% thicker than the scalloped valleys (where they were measured previously). AGS grades will be based on the percentages below.
AGS Grade 3 1 0 0 0 3 5 7 8 9 10 Description Ex Thin Very thin Thin Medium Slightly Thick Thick Very Thick Extremely Thick Extremely Thick Extremely Thick Extremely Thick Examples: 3 0 5 Ex Thin-Med Thin-Slt Thick Med-Very Thick 03.3% 2.74.1% 3.56.3% Girdle thickness for all shapes 0 at any spot 1.82.19% 2.22.99% 3.03.99% 4.04.99% 5.05.99% 6.06.99% 7.07.99% 8.08.99% 9.09.99% > 10%
Culet size: AGS 0 - None to Medium, Slightly large 2, Large 5, Very Large - 9. Spread: For rounds the DiamCalc factor should must be within + or -5% about 6.35 to 6.6mm for a 1.00ct stone. Princess spread factors should not be worse than -25, or about 5.3mm square. Durability: No crown angles below 30 (rounds and princess) Tilt (fish-eye): This is the amount of tilt to when you can see the girdle of a stone, from the face up position. The Fish-eye calculation on DiamCalc must be higher than 6. 3. Finish: Symmetry and Polish
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AGS 0 Princess Cuts AGS have a complex manufacturers guideline charts that show approximate table size and precise angles for pavilion 1, pavilion 2, crown 1, and crown 2 (which unfortunately are not given by Sarin and Ogi scanners).
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In 1984 I got my Firescope which was based on Mr. Okuda from Japan's 1970's invention. I designed the Ideal-Scope as a portable version for my businesses diamond buying. The 10x lens has a 'hot pink' reflector in front of the diamond so you can judge how much of the red / pink light refracts back from the diamond. The redder the diamond the more light is returned. White areas in a diamond show light transmitted from behind the diamond; this is called leakage - the enemy! The blackness of the lens mimics an observer's head which blocks out some light sources. The most brilliant diamonds look bright pink/red with a black star and minimal white or pale areas. Most ideal cuts have small 'V' shaped white leakage features at the girdle . This is not bad. Diamonds with perfect symmetry and good proportions show a black eight-pointed star. Hearts and Arrows (and H&A's viewers) was a by-product of Mr. Okuda's discovery. Around 80% of round diamonds would be rejected with an Ideal-Scope by anyone after just a few minutes practice. It was also instrumental in the development of HCA. Scientists from Moscow Stat Uni. have computerized the Ideal-Scope; DiamCalc and free Gem Adviser ray tracing program lets you see virtual ideal-scope images of 3D scanned diamonds. More on Ideal-Scope Reference Charts
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In Japan in the late 1980's someone noticed a hearts pattern when looking at the back of a diamond through a Firescope- the Hearts & Arrow's viewer was born, and diamonds with H&A's patterns became very popular in Japan. In the mid 90's H&As arrived in USA. From the top, a diamond shows an arrows pattern and when flipped over to the pavilion side you see 8 hearts with small 'V' shapes. A true H&A's has the patterns visible at a single glance indicating the diamond has optically perfect symmetry. When buying H&As online the only way you be sure the diamond is a true H&A's is to see actual photos of the stone as there are few grading standards for H&A's. Some wholesale dealers version of H&A's can be rather chaotic. Only some Japanese labs, HRD and IGI grade the quality of the H&A's patterns. The most popular labs with many Pricescope forum members AGS and GIA - do not grade H&A's. Be aware that GIA and some other labs note on grading reports that there is a Laser Inscription of H & A on the diamonds girdle . This is not a grading of H&As they are simply reporting the inscription on the diamond. Diamonds with H&A patterns are frequently among those with top performance. However there is no proof yet that the absence of H&A optical symmetry (or any other type of pattern) means that a diamond will have lesser performance, as its the overall geometry of a diamond that determines its light performance. It is possible to produce H&A diamonds with inferior performance and some experts suggest diamonds over 10ct should probably not be cut to show H&As patterns. H&A viewers can help you identify the level of optical symmetry in a diamond, but not its performance. We urge you to compare all diamonds in different lightings (not just bright jewelry store lights) and use other methods and tools to look for legitimate proof of performance when making your purchasing decisions. Some brands of H&A's, like Hearts on Fire have been very successful in retail stores, and there are also several online brands, one is Brain Gavin's who wrote this detailed article.
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Table width is quoted in percent (width divided by the average stone diameter). Table size is less critical to the beauty of a diamond than variations in than crown and especially pavilion angle . AGS and GIA's new systems each have top grades that include 61% table sizes (AGS will go down to 47%). Yields from most rough diamonds are improved by polishing larger table sizes than we might prefer. Small variances in crown and pavilion angles cause less problems if table sizes are in the range of 55% to 58%. Larger table diamonds have a better "spread" and can be brighter, i.e. they return more light, but are often less firey than diamonds with smaller tables. They often have less scintillation. Larger table sizes are considered to be an advantage in smaller diamonds below .10ct. The ability of a diamond to break light into rainbow colors, called fire or dispersion, is enhanced by light entering or leaving a diamond at an acute angle; a larger table size means a smaller crown facet area, the part that creates most dispersion. The same principle applies to cut crystal wine glasses and chandeliers. Visualize the Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the Moon" CD cover. Technically, dispersion is maximized as light approaches the critical angle between the diamond to air interface. The resultant burst of color emerges close to parallel to the surface of the diamond. So if you look from the front of a diamond you are more likely to observe fire from a crown facet which is greater in size when the table is smaller. Scintillation is the other casualty of a large table; your line of sight is "bent" more by crown facets, so you look more deeply into the diamond and there may appear to more flashing sparkles you observe as you roll a diamond with a small table. Old cut diamonds often have very small tables (and steeper crown angles) and sometimes you can see the culet in the crown facets 4, or even 8 times, from a face up view. You can see on the images here that the smaller table diamonds appear to have more facets than the larger table images. If a diamond had no crown facets it would appear boring. Table sizes over 60% are more affordable and because there is less crown height, they have a larger spread or diameter. You get a bigger looking rock for less cash. We suggest an upper limit of 63%. You will see that Ideal-Scope images of larger table diamonds often look a little paler just inside the table; but what appears to be 50% pink intensity will actually return 75% or more light. As table sizes get larger, beware of the fish-eye effect. Discuss on the Forum Fish-eye Table 63% Table 53%
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A fish-eye is a nasty appearance that you can see just inside the table of a diamond. It looks slightly crazed and dull, just like a dead fishes eye. The fish-eye is a reflection of the girdle (on the opposite side). If the girdle is not polished and is thick the effect looks like a BIG circular inclusion, and can be as bad as an I3 (P3). Fish-eyes are more apparent if the pavilion is shallow 39.5, the table is large; the girdle is thick and not polished. Combinations of these factors worsen the effect. Holloway Cut Adviser takes fish-eye into account. Fish-eyes occur between the following pavilion depths and table sizes: 41 degree pavilion and 72.2% table 39 degree pavilion and 58.4% table Diamonds with these proportions show fish-eyes that require no tilt to see them. If the table gets 1% bigger you see a 1% more fish-eye. We down grade fish-eyes in value, a bit like an inclusion, because that is what they look like. HCA will give "do not buy this diamond under any circumstances as it is a fish-eye" comment if the fish-eye is very bad. A small amount of tilt to see a fish-eye is acceptable because these diamonds have a very good spread and look very big for the money. If the fish-eye can only be seen with 5 degrees or more tilt then we consider the diamond to be ideal.
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DIAMOND CUT: 60/60

Some older members of the diamond industry share a strange fallacy that if a diamond has proportions of 60% depth and 60% table , then it will be beautiful. Its a great idea, but it does not always work. These two extreme examples have bad proportion combinations. Both are 60:60, both are ugly diamonds.
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The pavilion angles on these two stones are 36 degrees and 45 degrees. This range actually exists. Of all of the diamonds within this range of pavilion angles, only those between 40.2 and 41.2 degrees are likely to be worthy of consideration. Girdle thickness is another variable a very thin girdled stone can end up with too steep / deep in crown and pavilion angles and the opposite can be true if the girdle is too thick. GIA is the largest most prolific lab and there are 40 crown and pavilion angle combinations for 60% table sized diamonds that receive its top cut grade of Excellent (although Pricescope addicts would only recommend about 20 of these). AGS list 26 angle combinations that potentially should achieve AGS 0 or Ideal (compared with 32 for a 56% table size). These virtual diamond images were simulated using DiamCalc for the diamonds with 60:60 table:depth ratio and thin girdle but different pavilion angles.
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Spread is very important to you, but hardly ever talked about by technicians working away in labs. You want the diamond you are buying to look big. The diamond on the left of the photograph sounds big but looks smaller than the one on the right. Both measure 6.2 mm in diameter and could have been cut from the rough diamond in the centre. Note the lifeless one is 4.4 mm deep (70%) while the ideal cut is just 3.65mm (59%).
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How do you know if the diamond you are considering has a good spread? If you divide the depth by the diameter and multiply by 100 you can calculate the depth percentage . This should be between 56% and 65%. If the table is small the depth will can be larger, and vice a versa. The smaller the depth percentage, the larger the spread. Other factors that effect spread are the girdle thickness and crown and pavilion angles. Holloway Cut Adviser rates a diamonds spread.
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This stone has table and depth proportions of 60:60. Normally you would expect a 6.5mm spread for a 1.00ct stone. This one spreads 8% less at 6.3mm because it has a thick girdle . Discuss on the Forum Girdle Thickness
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The girdle is the edge of the diamond and is quoted in either words (Thin, Thick etc) or as a percentage of the diameter (e.g. thin = .6% or thick = 3.0%). Bruting is the rounding process of grinding two diamonds against each other on a lathe that results in a ground glass like finish. Today larger diamonds mostly have faceted girdles (nearly 100 tiny facets), or they may be polished shiny all the way around. A bruted girdle does not lower a diamonds grade, and only looks worse if the stone is a 'fish-eye'. The best girdle thickness is Thin, Medium or Slightly Thick. There is almost always some variation in girdle thickness around a stone; Thin to Slightly Thick etc. Sometimes there up to four small thinner areas that may include remnants of the original (squarish octahedral) rough diamond crystal. The remnants are not a concern if they are confined to the upper part of the pavilion facets. They may be described on a certificate as naturals and marked in green on the report plot. If the girdle has Extremely Thin or Very Thin areas it is best not set them in exposed areas in rings; thin parts can be cleaved or chipped by a blow. These stones are OK in pendants and earrings, but there is still a very slight risk of a girdle chipping during setting. Diamonds with Thick, Very Thick, or Extremely Thick girdles weigh considerably more, so the spread of a diamond is reduced. But thicker girdles have little impact on a diamond's sparkle. Be wary when selecting diamonds that have pointy ends with Extremely, Very Thin, or even Thin parts on the points because there is a high risk of damage during prong setting. The example in the photo shows a dangerously thin point on a Princess cut. In USA girdle thickness of rounded diamonds were always measured at the thinnest part or 'valley'. In Europe the girdle is measured at the main or bezel facet junction, which is normally 1.6 or 1.7% thicker than the valley. The new AGS system now measures girdle thickness at the thick part. Warped diamonds. Mr. Fred Cuellar wrote a diamond buying guide and has advised consumers not to buy diamonds if the crown , girdle and pavilion percentages do not add up to the same as the total depth percentage ; he calls these "warped diamonds". Therefore most US graded diamonds are warped by 1.6 or 1.7%. Hopefully GIA will also change and then there will be no more warped diamonds. e.g. 15% crown height, 1% Medium girdle and 43% pavilion depth should have a 60.7% total depth, not 59%. The girdle measurement at the thickest part would be 2.7%. 15 + 2.7 + 43 = 60.7%
Abbreviations ETN, ETH, XTN, EXN VTN, VT, VETN T, TN, TH M, ME, MD, MED STK, ST, SLTK, SLTH T, TK, TH VTK, VTH ET, EXTK, XT, XTK F, FA, FAC S, SM P, PO Girdle Extremely Thin Very Thin Thin Medium Slightly Thick Thick Very Thick Extremely Thick Faceted Smooth Polished
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The point on the bottom of a diamond's pavilion is called a culet (pronounced que-let or the French sounding que-lay). During the manufacturing process, the culet is often polished as a flat facet so that it does not get chipped as the other facets are polished. These days the cutter usually closes this facet to a point, but sometimes it remains as a small extra facet; this is not so bad because it protects the culet from chipping as the diamond is handled and while the jeweler is setting the stone. In fact the AGS originally down graded a diamond if the culet was closed, but changed this policy because of demand from Asia for diamonds with closed culets. In some cultures an open culet is said to allow evil spirits to get into the diamond (no kidding!).
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Sometimes you read that a round brilliant cut has 57 facets, and sometimes 58; the 58th facet is the culet. A diamond behaves as a window if opposing facets are parallel, and this is exactly what happens if the culet is too big, because the culet is parallel to the table. The result is that you can see right out the hole the culet appears to make in the center bottom of the diamond. If you have ever seen a large old cut diamond you probably know what we mean. The culet size is listed on a cert and your diamond's culet should be pointed (no culet), very small, small or medium because these are not visible to the naked eye. Large to extremely large culets may be visible to the naked eye and can look like an inclusion.
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Most labs grade Symmetry as Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair or Poor on a GIA report. The basis of lab grading includes microscopic examination to ensure that facets meet perfectly; this can result in very different results to the optical symmetry that we have discussed in this tutorial. During the GIAs 70,000 observation study, diamonds with Good symmetry, but proportions that would have qualified them for the top category, were generally not preferred by both trade & consumers survey participants. That is why GIA have decided to allow diamonds to be in a cut grade above its Symmetry or Polish. However AGS insist that diamonds that receive its top cut grade, AGS 0, have Ideal Symmetry (Ideal which is meant to be a level above GIA Excellent). When polishing a rough diamond the aim is to cut the heaviest, most valuable diamond possible. This often means polishing a diamond with imperfect symmetry to avoid inclusions or just to achieve a "magic weight" (like 1.00ct). The polished diamond may be slightly off round, have variations in girdle thickness , tilting of the table, and off centering the table or the culet etc. Contrary to popular belief, symmetry defects in a diamond are often the result of a highly skilled cutter, rather than an indication of poor skills. The diamond images we have used in this tutorial are mostly symmetrical. But in the real world very few diamonds are perfectly symmetrical, but symmetry is less important to the overall beauty of a diamond than the critical facet proportions. You may never notice any difference between diamonds with Ideal, Excellent Very Good or even some Good symmetry diamonds.
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Polish is graded the same way as symmetry: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair or Poor on a GIA report. AGS add their Ideal Polish to the above list. Just as hardwood takes a better polish than softer timbers, diamonds hardness makes it the absolute leader in luster. Poorly polished facets may reduce the intensity of light reflected from, or refracted into and out of a diamond. Labs assess polish by examining the diamond, facet by facet, with reflected and a microscope; you or I may not see any difference. But there is a price difference as was shown in the chart on the Symmetry page. The visual effect of Good or lower Polish is that you might feel a need to clean the stone. During the GIA observation testing, it was found that observers were less inclined to prefer diamonds with Good and lesser Polish. Previously the market has read more into Polish (and symmetry) simply because it was part of the only cut grade info on GIA reports. A common polish defect is surface grain lines. Even the most skilled cutter can encounter variations in hardness or grain, just like in timber, as they polish a facet. The result is a polish line or lines (usually microscopic) running across a facet. These grain lines are very common in pink fancy colored diamonds and sometimes they can be seen with your naked eye in reflected light. If you choose a diamond with an SI or VS inclusions, a few microscopic polish lines may be of no relevance. But if you were considering buying a Flawless diamond, then Ideal or Excellent Polish could be a consideration. If the polish is rated as Fair or Poor, visual performance may be noticeably reduced. Polishing lines. From 3D Diamond Course. Courtesy of OctoNus.
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Is Diamond Fluorescence Bad?
Some retailers will tell you that fluorescence is bad...is a negative, but many consumers actually prefer diamonds with fluorescence! The truth is that fluorescence rarely affects a diamond's sparkle and brilliance , and in warmer or lower colored diamonds, fluorescence makes them look whiter or more colorless. Diamonds with fluorescence should be graded case by case. You may not even notice fluorescence in your diamonds, unless you are at a nightclub with black lights...Have fun and enjoy the blue glow! About a third of diamonds exhibit fluorescence, like the fluorescent minerals you have seen in natural history museums or the novelty shop toys under the black (UV) light. The effect is like a white shirt in a discotheque. Fluorescence can be faint to very strong, and the most common fluorescent color is blue. As blue is the complimentary color to yellow, the most common tinted color in diamonds, blue fluorescence can make yellowish diamonds look white or colorless.
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The two photos below show the same 1.34ct diamond with Very Strong Blue Fluorescence. The photo on the left shows what the stone looks like under normal lighting conditions. The photo just to the right shows the same stone mounted in a ring with a UV light pointed at it. The stone faces-up very white in normal lighting conditions, and it appears "whiter" than its I color grade would suggest.
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A GIA survey found that fluorescent diamonds were favored over non fluorescent diamonds in both the lower color range AND in the higher colors, (D, E, and F) which are usually discounted by the trade. Many years ago D-F colorless fluorescent diamonds were highly prized and referred to as "blue-white," but sales people abused the term by including any diamond with fluorescence. So, usage of "blue-white" was outlawed by US trade practice laws.
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Discounting Fluorescent Diamonds

One may argue for discounting fluorescent diamonds, because the GIA lab grading lights actually emit a small amount of ultra violet light. Thus, fluorescent diamonds might be assigned a better color grade. It is difficult for graders to determine a diamonds true body color with even a small amount of ultraviolet light in the mix. The counter-argument from the GIA Gem Trade Lab is that UV light is present in many viewing environments, so it follows that color should be graded in realistic lighting. The most likely reason that fluorescent diamonds are discounted is because many jewelry salespeople are not able to explain the complex phenomenon called fluorescence. When the word fluorescence is written on a grading report , the diamond is simply harder to sell. Imagine a salesperson saying: Fluorescence is visible light emitted by electrons when a diamond is excited by a higher energy source like ultraviolet light or x-rays. Most shoppers arent interested!
Extreme Diamond Fluorescence

Some diamonds have extremely strong fluorescence and appear oily or cloudy like the one in the picture below. This diamond has extremely strong fluorescence in direct (left) and indirect shaded (right) cloudless mid morning sunlight. In direct sunlight it has a strong milky blue cloudiness that makes the stone very dull (photo on left). But on the right side, even in strong lighting, the stone sparkles beautifully. The fluoro effect in some other lighting can be evident as a bluish tint that does not dull the diamond's brightness or fire. Milkiness is not desirable but the GIA study found them to be very rare. They were unable to find enough cloudy stones to do a study from the 26,010 sample they used.
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When you are considering stones with Very Strong or Extremely Strong Fluorescence, it is wise to compare them side by side with non-fluorescent diamonds in shaded daylight, which has a lot of ultraviolet light. You can also use a UV filter like a small sheet of Lexan.
Faint Diamond Fluorescence

The photo below shows a diamond with negligible fluorescence taken in direct sunlight. Note that diamonds usually appear quite dark when seen in direct sunlight, a fact that alarms many first time diamond buyers. Since diamonds can look dark in direct sunlight, the fact that some fluorescent diamonds get a slight blue tinge should not be a big deal. The diamond below looks very bright and lively with no reduction of brightness or fire.
1.4ct G VS1 with Faint Fluorescence Posted by Ellen
Other Diamond Fluorescence Colors

Rarely diamonds fluoresce another color like yellow or orange. Do not buy them unless the diamond concerned is a fancy color of the same hue as the fluorescence (which will make it more intense). Colorless diamonds with yellow or orange fluoro will appear to be a lower color when seen in light with a UV component. The photos below show how yellow fluorescence enhances the color of a yellow diamond. The photo on the far left shows the yellow diamond in diffuse natural light. The middle and far right photos show the same stone display yellow fluorescence in direct sunlight and under ultraviolet light.
Kite Shape Yellow Diamond with Strong Yellow Fluorescence Posted by davi_el_mejor
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When the UV light is turned off, fluorescence ceases instantly, but some rare stones will phosphoresce after exposure. The Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond and The Hope Diamond show intense orange-red phosphorescence. The Hope and The Wittelsbach-Graff both phosphoresce after exposure to shortwave uv light, but they do not exhibit fluorescence during exposure to shortwave or longwave uv light. This unique property adds mystery to these incredible and historical diamonds.
The 31.06ct Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond and The 45.52ct Hope Diamond Photo by Chip Clark, Smithsonian Physorg.com
People will often choose a fluorescent diamond over a non-fluorescent stone, and many diamond experts actually seek them for this interesting property. An additional bonus is that they may cost less. In essence, Diamond Fluorescence is generally not an issue. Rather, it is a cool effect and a fun feature, so enjoy!
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PROPORTION SCANNERS
The Sarin digital scanner measures diamond proportions 10 times faster and more accurately than previous methods. Quick and accurate proportion measurement made it feasible for labs like the American Gem Society to offer cut grading services. GIA uses scanners to measure the table size and dimensions of diamonds, but it also collects all the angles etc which it uses to "finger print" diamonds for its own internal purposes to screen for resubmitted diamonds; e.g. dealers hoping for a better grade. GIA has also identified resubmitted treated HPHT diamonds using its Sarin Horizon program. Ogi makes similar at a lower price, but all labs currently use Sarin. To use HCA we would prefer Sarin too; Ogi use a different less accurate method to calculate the critical pavilion angle . Sarin (and Ogi) now also measure minor facets, and can create 3D models, but with less accuracy than OctoNus' new scanner Helium. Their next generation scanner measures facet angles with much greater accuracy but also measure the azimuth or direction that each facet faces (i.e. do opposite facets exactly face each other?) which is very important for 3D models. AGS and GIA need more accurate 3D models for their new cut grading systems, so it is very likely they will begin using Helium scanners.
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Brilliance is an essential attribute of a beautiful diamond and has 2 components; brightness and contrast. Bright diamonds return lots of light from the surroundings back to a 'face up' an observer. If light from above leaks out the back of a diamond, naturally it has less brightness. But light that enters and leaves in the face up direction is wasted because your head blocks lights from that direction. Diamonds that are too deep or very shallow do this they have areas that act like a mirror back to the viewer; they return less light and so they have less brightness. But to be brilliant, a diamond needs more than just brightness from light return. Consider the contrast of a chess board, although it has only 1/2 the light return of a sheet of white paper, it appears brighter, especially when it is moved because it 'scintillates'. Fire or dispersed light appears as flashes of rainbow colors. You see more fire in darker environments like restaurants that have just a few point light sources or a flickering candle. Diamond experts have known for a long time that steep crown angles and small tables (like 'old cut ' diamonds) produce more fire. But this combination also produces less light return. Less light return makes it easier to see firey flashes that might otherwise be swamped by bright white sparkles; that one reason is why old cut diamonds and some fancy cuts appear to have a lot of fire. Scintillation is the intense sparkles in a diamond as it moves. Black and white sparkles of scintillation show well in flood lit or office lighting environments where fire can be totally absent. Under pin point or spot lights fire also adds to scintillation. Ideally a diamond has many pleasing flashes spread across the surface of the stone, with few dull dead patches
There are 2 causes of diamond contrast. Leakage can contribute to good contrast, e.g. the small leakage areas that are commonly seen around the girdle of a diamond with an ideal -scope (on the left). Secondly the observers head and body obstruct light sources and can cause the contrasting star (on the right) as a result of the relative darkness of the observers head (mimicked by the lens of the ideal -scope ).
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40 years ago grading reports were only done for the finest quality diamonds. But today even very low quality larger diamonds sold in Wal-Mart come with a cert. Demand for skilled graders is intense. The most skilled grade higher quality stones, and since grading is a human skill, accuracy is an issue. The GIA and HRD are not for profit organizations and are often perceived to be the most independent. The AGS lab is half investor owned, and half owned by an association of up market jewlers. AGS specializes in grading better cut round diamonds and this is why AGS stones are the most expensive. The other labs are privately owned. Imagine a cutter or merchant might send a stone to GIA if it is a certain VS2. A soft VS2 may go to another lab hoping that they may pass the stone as a VS2 (a GIA SI1 would sell for less). Pricescope challenge all labs to fund an independent survey (we would supervise) to compare various lab grades. See results of Pricescope' independent Diamond Grading Laboratory Survey conducted in April-June 2004.
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Merchants send stones to AGS that they believe will get a cut grade AGS 0 or 1 (on a scale of 0 to 10). Stones with lower AGS grades are rare. But diamonds with other certs can also score very high on HCA and not all AGS 0s score excellent or very good. Merchants may have volume deals with one or two labs; they may never send stones to AGS. It is common to have an AGS cut grade supplied by the dealer on better cut diamonds certified by other labs. This is commonly in the form of a 2 x 1 inch label stuck onto the paper the diamond is stored in. The diamond has not been sighted by AGSLab, the stone has been Sarin or Ogi scanned by the vendor. The information is usually accurate. EGL invented the SI3 grade which brings them extra grading business for better I1s and stones the dealers think might be border line SI2 / I1s. With a close look you can usually spot inclusions. EGL-USA has a legal trademark battle raging with EGL, who operate mainly in Israel and Belgium. EGL has a reputation for softer grading while the US / Canadian owners have tightened up (which is reflected in the pricing comparison). EGL-USA certs are clearly labeled as such, but on internet data bases it is difficult to tell which is which without viewing a copy of the actual scanned cert (not a dummy web form). HRD is the Belgian equivalent of GIA. HRD certified diamonds are more common in Europe and the East. Populations of HRD and IGI graded diamonds on the internet are too small to make a price comparison, but in the trade round diamonds they have graded may be similar to GIA and EGL-USA respectively. The AGA lab is a small regional east coast respected firm. They specialize in fancy shape diamond cut grading. Discuss on the Forum Treatments & Synthetics
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Glare is light reflected off the diamonds surface. As a general rule about 20% of the light that falls on a diamond is likely to be returned to your eyes as reflection. This light will be of the same colour as the source (unless the diamond is colored). Diamond has the highest reflectivity of all gemstones, partly because it has the highest refractive index (the two are related), and partly because diamond takes the best polish of all materials because it is so hard. Mineralogists say diamond has the highest luster - 'adamantine' (adamantine is Greek for diamond like!). The remaining 80% of light enters the diamond and reflects around inside the stone until it all comes out. The goal of diamond polishing is to position facets so that most of this 'refracted' light leaves via the table or the crown facets. A diamond acts like a hall of mirrors, taking the light via the 'windows' or facets on the top of the diamond, reflecting it from mirror like pavilion facets, back out the crown and table 'windows'. Light that leaves the back or out the pavilion of the diamond is called leakage. In the best proportioned - best case scenario - about 80% of the 80% exits out the top where you can see it as bright facets, returning light from the illuminated sources, to your eye. Light can be concentrated in intensity; i.e. what emerges is brighter than if you turned and looked directly at the light source itself. Or the beam of light may have been split by refraction and dispersed into a rainbow colour. But if firey colored light is coming to your eye from a particular facet, and that exact same face is reflecting light (glare) from a brighter more intense source, you may not be able to distinguish the fire because of the glare. So while glare is ever present and good, it not particularly dependant on the proportions of the crown facets, but it must never the less be taken into account by the poor scientists trying to understand these complex issues.
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Imitations diamonds and faked improvements to natural stones date back thousands of years. Real synthetic diamonds were first developed by GE and ASEA in the 1950's and industrial abrasive diamonds have been made this way ever since using High Pressure, High Temperature presses (HPHT). But colorless gem diamonds are more expensive to make, than to mine. The big new development was not technology; it was the rise in popularity and prices of fancy yellow diamonds. The Florida based company, Gemesis, uses HPHT to make fancy yellows.
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Natural colorless diamonds are far more expensive to make. A high tech MIT company, Apollo, was developing diamonds for computer chips and made a few stones with a vapor deposition method. Apollo and Gemesis both received great venture capitol fund raising publicity with this sensationalized but inaccurate Wired article. Apollo diamonds are too thin, and they are brown to grey. After production Apollo diamonds they need expensive HPHT processing to remove the color. Unfortunately, journalists often present sensational materials without consulting true experts. Synthetics diamonds are not difficult to detect; gemologists have been doing such things since synthetic ruby and sapphire were first produced in 1892. For example in 1999 Lazar Kaplan and GE announced their new HPHT process that removed strong brown coloration from natural diamonds. They claimed the bleached diamonds were indistinguishable from Mother Nature's and since gemologists would not be able to detect the process, they decided not to inform buyers the gems were treated ! Within 3 months routine detection tests were developed that all major labs now use for all graded diamonds. Please don't get me wrong; there is a place for synthetic gems. Chain stores have developed a thriving ethical business in imitation, synthetic and treated gems. When Cubic Zirconia's (CZ) first burst onto the market in the 1970's the media pronounced death of the "hated" De Beers and the diamond industry, but woe betide any man who proposes marital union (or any other type) with a fake! Those who do not like the economic symbolism of diamonds may prefer a man made (or is that "human" made?) diamond. Some people feel synthetic diamonds are a solution to the conflict diamond trade in West Africa and child labor in India. I disagree, but then I am against rich nation trade barriers because they hurt poor countries. Diamonds play a vital employment, revenue and development role in Africa, and they provide nearly 1 million well (relatively) paid jobs in India. Rich nation tariffs on cotton and sugar cause far greater suffering. Canada (in my opinion) should stop marketing its diamonds as "non-conflict" and divert their efforts into helping African nations market "development diamonds". New Kimberley Process import/export laws are making diamond smuggling increasingly costly. Diamonds are smuggled to avoid mining and export taxes, but if we, as consumers, demanded to be sold tax paid diamonds mined and polished in poor nations, our dollars will stop illicit diamond trading and benefit the poor. Discuss on the Forum Investment
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Why you need a diamond appraiser. The services of an independent appraiser are increasingly of importance in today's complex market environment. As consumers have grown in sophistication and education, diamonds have gotten more costly, and many previously unheard of treatments and ethical issues have arisen, as well. One used to fear that a diamond might be misrepresented as to color , clarity or weight. Now the list of reasonable questions is nearly endless: Has the stone had some temporary or permanent treatment applied? Is the stone a real diamond, a man-made diamond, a color altered diamond, loaded with filler, or totally phony? Will the dealer sell me one stone and deliver another? Is the information on the grading document accurate? Is the stone damaged? Are the grading documents genuine and unaltered? Does the diamond match the grading document? Is the stone really cut correctly and does the grading paper supply enough information to make an informed decision? This just covers the major issues. You can see right away that there are many opportunities and reasons to use third party advisory services in these transactions that potentially will cost you thousands of dollars. The only other thing most folks ever buy that is similarly expensive that has no manufacturers "list price" like a new car, is a house. That is why so many appraisers are equally required and needed to confirm real estate transactions. Expert and blind markets require non-experts to hire qualified assistants in order to be secure Gemologists and Appraisers Gemology is the art and science of gemstones. Most appraisers have some training in grading of gems, especially diamonds, but this is not the same as an appraising and most appraisals involve more than a single unmounted gemstone. An appraisal involves two primary components. The first is to identify or authenticate the items and the second is to assign an appropriate value. The first part, gemology, is taught by GIA and a few other groups around the world and is a very scientific process. The 'G.G.' after most appraisers signature stands for Graduate Gemologist and is a diploma issued by GIA for expertise in gemology. The FGA from the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) is very comparable. Both teach a rigorous approach to grading involving a standardized environment, microscopic examination, comparison stones for color and a variety of tools for evaluating fluorescence , cutting, treatments and the like. Neither of these fine schools teaches appraising. For decades, jewelry stores, auction houses, pawn shops and other business have been offering 'appraisals' to as a service to customers that was presumably based on their own experience in buying and selling things and issued them for purposes that range from securing insurance to offers to buy. Unfortunately, they also discovered that appraisals make terrific selling tools. They would take a description, either something they did themselves or using an outside lab, look up a price on a table like the Rapaport Diamond Report and multiply this by what they considered to be a reasonable markup to get a value. Depending on what they used for markup and depending on the grading accuracy and details that aren't included in the pricing grid, this would produce some extremely high value conclusions that could then be used as evidence that the asking price is a bargain. Independent appraisers Abuse of this system has led to the rise of independent appraisers. These are appraisers who don't sell gems or jewelry at all and who have no vested interest in the outcome of the appraisal. They get paid the same whatever the conclusions, whether you buy it or not and whatever you pay. Most have top gemological credentials as well as additional training and credentials in appraising and usually have significantly more experience than the store appraisers. Independents often do work for banks and estates and get involved in tax and customs matters as well as the usual insurance type documentation. They can also be very useful for shoppers. Many customers, especially for very expensive items find that an independent appraisal is an invaluable part of the shopping process both for evaluating stones as well as craftsmanship of the final piece. Most sellers will allow a return period of 7-30 days from your purchase to return for a full refund. This time can be used to get an inspection from an independent appraiser to both confirm what the dealer has told you as well as to provide more that may have been omitted. Often even the suggestion that a deal will be contingent on an opinion by an independent will help get the best possible merchandise for the best possible price. Pricescope provides a list of independent appraisers. Some thoughts on the value conclusion: Retail Replacement Value. Many, even most jewelry appraisals are prepared for retail replacement value or insurance replacement value. This is, or is supposed to be, an estimate of the appropriate funding for your insurer to replace the piece with another one like it in the case of a loss. These reports will often report a value that is significantly higher than an actual transaction cost and this is taken as evidence of a bargain. This may or may not be the case. Typically, appraisers will give something more akin to "high regional retail valuations". These somewhat inflated values are generally used as sales tools by many if not most retail sellers and they are notoriously difficult to interpret into a shopping decision. This is considered an abuse by some and a regular way of doing business by most others. Just knowing about it is sufficient to make a consumer skeptical enough to not believe everything they read, regardless of who wrote it or signed it. Market Value and Fair Market Value. Fair market value is a legal concept that will vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and it doesn't generally mean what people think it does. In particular, it doesn't mean that it's 'fair'. Similarly, market value can mean different things in different circumstances ranging from 'what should I be paying for this?' to 'what can I get for it on resale?' When you hire an appraiser make sure that they understand what you are trying to accomplish. For shoppers, FMV doesn't help much and MV only applies if the market being described is appropriate for your situation. Discuss the 'definition
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DIAMOND APPRAISERS: Why you need one and what to expect. | PriceScope of value' with your appraiser before you start. The correct answer to the wrong question won't do you much good after all. "SALE" prices. When was the last time you went to the shopping mall and saw big signs that said "SALE"? Did you really believe the signs? Do you sometimes wonder if anything ever gets sold for the full retail price? Are you being fooled by phony sale signs or is it really a special priced event? The same reasonable approach needs to be made with jewelry on "sale" and that is presented with an appraisal that is far higher than what you are being asked to pay. You might be getting a great price, even a special one, but just because you are told this, does not mean it is true. A little doubt can be a very valuable bit of knowledge. Many times the price tag on something is not a true indicator of what it generally sells for. It may be some multiple of the correct selling price or just a guide for a commissioned sales person who wants to get the most they can before getting to the bottom line and best figure. You have to be the judge and you have to have the right knowledge. Shopping and learning are keys to getting the right stone and the right price. If in doubt, consider hiring the services of an independent. Evaluation Choosing a diamond to buy online is quite tricky. Many consumers ask an appraiser for an opinion about a diamond they are considering for purchase; a diamond they cannot see. An independent appraiser can often say a lot about stones with GIA, AGS or comparable documentation but they can't give you the full story without a thorough inspection. Many have special tools, techniques and experience that allow them to tell you far more about your stone than what is included on the lab report. The truth is, a professional appraiser generally won't give any opinion on a diamond that has not be physically examined, in person because there are so many paths that lead to an incomplete or misleading conclusion. There's been quite a bit of effort since 2005 to define the various ranges of fine and ideal cut stones. Most major labs now assign a cut grade to round brilliant cut stones and a few, like AGS and AGA include a grade on some other cuts as well. Research in this area continues at a rapid pace and an appraiser can help you apply the various grading scales to your particular stone. Services and Fees Qualified appraisers charge fees related to the degree of difficulty, the time involved, and possibly the weight of the major stone or stones. Appraisers need to cover their liability by charging higher fees for work where more liability exists. Larger gems generally require longer examination than tiny ones. Discerning the finest colors takes more time than deciding a stone is M or N color, where few folks care either way and prices are closely related anyway. The detailed kind of person seeking out the finest cut stones almost always has a raft of questions that take time to answer properly. The fees for this will vary from city to city and the most experienced appraisers generally charge more than those who are new to the business. They should be happy to tell you up front what services you can expect and what you will be expected to pay. Appraisers often work on behalf of retail stores, auction houses, diamond dealers and consumers. An honest, unbiased opinion has value to everyone in the chain of every sale. Those involved in legitimately selling diamonds and jewelry today are committed to giving all the facts to their customers. Sometimes a seller will ship a stone to an independent appraiser for examination at the request of a consumer. The appraiser makes a verification of the identity of the stone and the accuracy of the grading, adds in the value side of the report, contacts the consumer, and if all's well, forward the stone to the consumer, back to the dealer or on to a 3rd party to be mounted. Many independent appraisers offer additional services and tests to answer questions that aren't included on the lab report and that can be very useful as shopping tools. Sellers can send diamonds to many independent appraises in confidence because many have long standing quality reputations which in this very traditional business serves to put diamond dealers at ease. Dealers must rely that appraisers know how to act within the framework and traditions of the diamond trade. Sometimes consumers can get a stone examined BEFORE they have to pay for it. In the end, everyone can be protected at a nominal cost. For anyone interested, there is an appraisers listing right on Pricescope where many publish what they charge and what they can do for you. A professional appraiser's loyalty always extends to the end user of their reports. They strive for full disclosure and accuracy in grading. Unfortunately, not every appraiser or gem lab is identically qualified or knowledgeable. That's something a consumer must assess for themselves. People do report on how they have been treated within the Pricescope forums, so looking there for feedback is not a bad idea. Again, just because something is in a signed document, does not make it so. There is abuse at every level of business and you need to become aware of it. One last thing of importance. The AGA Cut Class system primarily is based on Dave Atlas' many years of experience in looking at diamonds. It is not a scientific approach such as Garry Holloway's, or the one offered on a few shapes by AGS but we believe these systems have been shown to be reasonably compatible. All appraisers look forward to the advancements coming in grading light behavior and the components of diamond beauty. No doubt, some labs will be ahead of others. Some traditionalists will hesitate longer. Modern consumers will be left to pick and choose who can give them the best total package of advice. Credentials Appraisal training is available from several different schools and each appraiser will have a different background. Some will come from retail environments, some will have been manufacturers and others will have a background in the auction or one of the related industries. In addition to the basic gemological credentials, many will have one or more credentials from the following: National Association of Jewelry American Society of Appraisers American Gem Society International Society of Appraisers Summary Appraising is an important part of the jewelry business. It can be useful as a shopping aid as well as for getting the most value out of your insurance policy. Like other professional services, it's necessary to shop carefully for your appraiser and to make certain that both you and they understand what is expected. They are not all the same. Appraise the appraiser.
David S. Atlas GG(GIA) ASG(AGA) Sr. Mbr. NAJA datlas@datlas.com Neil Beaty GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA Neil@gemlabs.us
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AGS American Gem Society - A professional jeweler's society founded in 1934. AGS has a laboratory which grades diamonds and offers a diamond grading report . AGS has a cut grading system for round diamonds. AGS CUT GRADING SCALE 0 Ideal, 1 Excellent, 2 Very Good, 3-4 Good, 5-7 Fair, 8-10 Poor AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY A professional jeweler's society founded in 1934. AGS has a laboratory which grades diamonds and offers a diamond grading report . AGS has a cut grading system for round diamonds. APPRAISAL A written estimate of the approximate retail replacement value of the item described. They can be used for insurance purposes and should be updated every few years. ARTISANAL MINING Small-scale non-mechanized mining that is done by individuals or small groups of miners typically working with simple hand tools
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BEZEL FACET On a round brilliant diamond, these are eight large kite-shaped facets on the crown . Also called top main facet. BRILLIANCE Brilliance describes the reflections of white light coming from the diamond. BRILLIANT CUT DIAMOND Round diamond with 57 facets (58 if there is a culet ). Round brilliant cut diamonds are more brilliant than any of the fancy-shaped stones.
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CARAT The standard unit of measurement of the weight of a diamond. One carat equals 1/5 of a gram or 1/142 of an ounce. 1 carat=100 points . CAVITY A type of inclusion consisting of a large or deep opening in the diamond. CLARITY The degree to which a diamond is free from blemishes / inclusions. Clarity is graded on a scale from Flawless (FL) to Imperfect. CLARITY ENHANCEMENT Any process used to improve the apparent clarity of a diamond. This may include filling fractures and cavities with glass/resin. CLEAVAGE A break in a diamond which is parallel to one of its crystallographic planes. A cleavage may be caused by inherent internal strain or by a sharp blow. The break may extend to the surface of a diamond.
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CLOUD A group of tiny, white inclusions which give a cloudy appearance. COLOR A degree for which the diamond is not colorless. http://www.pricescope.com/wiki/diamonds/diamond-color/ CONFLICT DIAMOND Diamonds that are controlled by factions, rebel groups, and other forces that use them to finance war against internationally recognized legitimate governments. CROWN The part of the diamond that is above the girdle . It consists of the table and the crown facets below it CROWN ANGLE The angle measured between the girdle plane and the bezel facets. Along with the table size, the crown angle helps determine the amount of dispersion displayed by the diamond. CROWN HEIGHT The part of the diamond that is above the girdle . CROWN HEIGHT PERCENTAGE The crown height expressed as a percentage of the average girdle diameter. CRYSTAL A type of inclusion . A crystal is a mineral deposit trapped inside the diamond. CULET The smallest (58th) facet at the bottom of a full-cut diamond. Some diamonds do not have a culet (none or pointed is how the culet of that diamond will be described). CUT The cut (make) of a diamond refers to the proportions given to the polished diamond by the diamond cutter. The cut is the most important of the 4Cs (cut, color , clarity , carat ) in determining the diamond's overall beauty.
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DDI Diamond Development Initiative is a multi-stakeholder platform, which brings NGOs, governments, and the private sector together to address the issues of artisanal diamond miners. http://www.ddiglobal.org/ DEPTH The distance between the table and the culet as measured in millimeters. DEPTH PERCENTAGE The depth of the diamond divided by the average width. DISPERSION The fiery, rainbow colors emanating from a diamond as white light is broken-up into colors.
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EGL European Gemological Laboratory - EGL has franchises in a number of cities around the world which grade diamonds and offer a diamond grading certificate. EYE-CLEAN In clarity -grading, eye-clean diamonds should have no inclusions that are visible through the table to the unaided eye.
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FACET The polished planes on the surface of a diamond. FEATHER A fracture in a diamond that looks like a white feather . FIRE The rainbow colors seen in a diamond as a result of dispersion.
FLUORESCENCE The property in many diamonds that makes them glow in an environment rich in ultraviolet light. Diamonds can fluoresce in a number of colors, but generally all but blue are to be avoided. Faint to medium fluorescence is rarely detected under ordinary lighting conditions. Strong or very strong fluorescence may make a diamond appear 'milky' or 'oily', especially in sunlight. Blue fluorescence may enhance the color of diamonds rated 'H' in color or below (I,J, etc.) by hiding their yellow tint. Diamonds rated D-F with medium+ fluorescence may sell at a discount. FRACTURE A chip or break on a diamond that is not in the direction of a cleavage plane. Irregular in shape , they usually appear step-like or as a splinter. FRACTURE FILLING A diamond enhancement process whereby a cavity in a diamond is filled with an artificial substance.
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GIA Gemological Institute of America GIA-GTL Gemological Institute of America Gem Trade Lab. The well-respected independent laboratory which grades diamonds and includes a diamond grading report with each diamond. GIRDLE The outer edge of a diamond which forms a band around the stone. The girdle can be faceted, polished or unpolished GIRDLE THICKNESS The measurement describing the percentage of the diamond's average girdle diameter. GRADING REPORT Sometimes called a 'certificate', although labs do not 'certify' diamonds. The grading report , issued by an independent laboratory, should accurately describe the proportions, weight, color , clarity , symmetry, polish and possible fluorescence seen in the diamond being evaluated. Some labs such as GIA and AGS are felt by many experts to be more consistent and stringent in their grading than some other labs.
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IGI International Gemological Institute. A laboratory which offers a grading report . IGI also produces written appraisals. INCLUSION A naturally-occurring imperfection in a diamond. Some examples are: feathers, crystals, needles, clouds and pinpoints .
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KIMBERLEY PROCESS From http://www.kimberleyprocess.com/ "The Kimberley Process (KP) is a joint governments, industry and civil society initiative to stem the flow of conflict diamonds...The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) imposes extensive requirements on its members to enable them to certify shipments of rough diamonds as conflict-free. As of December 2009, the KP has 49 members, representing 75 countries, with the European Community and its Member States counting as an individual participant."
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LASER DRILL HOLE A tiny tube created in a diamond by laser drilling , which is often done to treat diamonds. LASER DRILLING A diamond enhancement technique whereby a laser is used to drill to an inclusion which is then bleached to enhance the diamond's appearance. LENGTH-TO-WIDTH RATIO A comparison of the length and width of the girdle outline on fancy-shaped diamonds. The ratio is found by dividing the length of the diamond by the width. The width is always stated as 1. Some L to W ratios are considered to be more appealing than others, but this is a matter of personal preference. Pear 1.50 - 1.75 : 1 Marquise 1.75 - 2.25 : 1 Heart 0.98 - 1.02 : 1 Oval 1.33 - 1.66 : 1 Emerald 1.50 - 1.75 : 1 Radiant/Princess 0.95 - 1.05 : 1
LOUPE A small magnifying lens used to examine diamonds. 10x magnification is the standard. LOWER-GIRDLE FACET The facets on the pavilion of a round brilliant just below the girdle .
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MINE CUT DIAMOND An early form of the brilliant diamond with a squarish-shaped girdle , high crown , small table , deep pavilion , and very large culet . MOHS SCALE The 10-point scale of mineral hardness. Diamond scores 10 on Mohs Scale . The diamond is the hardest of all known natural substances.
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NATURAL These blemishes can be found on some polished diamonds when some of the rough is left on the diamond. This is often done so the cutter can maximize weight in a diamond.
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OLD EUROPEAN CUT DIAMOND The earliest known form of brilliant cut diamond with a very small table , heavy crown and large depth .
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PAVILION The portion of the diamond below the girdle PAVILION ANGLE The angle measured between the girdle and the pavilion main facet . PAVILION MAIN FACET The eight facets found on the pavilion of a round brilliant diamond. Their points touch the girdle . PHOSPHORESCENCE Light emitted from a gem after a stimulating energy source has been removed. Notable examples include The Hope Diamond and The Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond, which phosphoresce intense orange-red after exposure to short wave ultraviolet light. PINPOINTS Very small inclusions in a diamond. POINTS 1/100th of a carat . For example, a 1/4 carat diamond weighs 25 points . POLISH The way the cutter finishes the facets on a diamond. Labs grade finish from poor to excellent. PROSUMER A diamond and jewelry enthusiast who volunteers their time on the forum to share their knowledge and help others.
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SCINTILLATION Sparkle. The tiny flashes of light noticeable in a diamond when the observer moves his/her head. SHAPE There are eight common diamond shapes. They are round, marquise, pear, oval, heart, princess/radiant, emerald, and trillion. The round is the most popular (the rest are called 'fancy-shaped'). There are also other shapes created and sold by manufacturers. STAR FACET One of the eight triangular facets found on the upper crown section (next to the table ) of a brilliant-cut diamond.
SYMMETRY Labs grade symmetry from poor to excellent, based on the diamond's proportions and the relation of one facet to another (meet-point faceting). SYNTHETIC DIAMOND A laboratory grown diamond with essentially the same chemical composition and crystal structure as a natural diamond. Synthetics should not be confused with simulants, which have different optical and physical characteristics. For more information please visit: www.pricescope.com/journal/synthetic-diamonds
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TABLE The largest facet which sits on top of a diamond. This is where most of the light enters and exits a diamond. TABLE PERCENTAGE The width of the table divided by the average diameter.
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UPPER-GIRDLE FACET One of the 15 facets found on the lower crown portion of the diamond (abutting the girdle ).
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WHITE GOLD White gold is alloyed with Nickel or Palladium, Copper, and Zinc. It is not white in its natural state, and it is typically Rhodium plated.
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The tables below show the AGA Cut Grading system for round diamonds developed by D. S. Atlas and his laboratory Accredited Gem Appraisers. This system has been adopted by the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA).
CUT CLASSES Class1A American Ideal Cut Class1B Class 2A Class 2B
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Round Round 1.0 1.0
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53 -58%
52 -60 %
51.5-63 %
51 -64 %
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Crown angle
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42.8-43.2%
42.5-43.5%
42 -44%
41.5-44.9%
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Girdle Thickness : Word descriptions Thin to Medium (1.0% to 3.0%) Medium to Slightly thick (1.7% to 4.5%) Very thin to Slightly thick (0.4% to 4.5%) Thin to Slightly thick (1.0% to 4.5%) Very thin to Slightly thick (0.4% to 4.5%) Very thin to Thick (0.4% to 5.5%)
Total depth % Determined by factors already considered above
58 -62.3%
58.3-62.99%
<58.3% >63%
Polish / Symmetry NOT A PRIMARY DETERMINING FACTOR
Excellent -Very Good
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Class 3A
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Class 4A below average
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Table %
50.5-67 %
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7.8-21.8%
<7.8% >21.8%
Pavilion Depth %
41 -45.5%
40.5-46%
38 -48%
<38% >48%
Girdle Thickness: Word descriptions
Very thin to Very thick (0.4% to 7.0%)
Extremely thin to Extremely thick (0.0% to >7.0%)
Total depth %
<58.3% >63%
Polish/Symmetry NOT A PRIMARY DETERMINING FACTOR
Good -Fair
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A diamond called a "Tolkowsky Cut" is only approximated by cut 1A. However, a "Tolkowsky Cut" is a very specifically calculated cut with the following parameters: Table 53.0%, Crown Angle 34.6, Crown Height 16.2%, Girdle Thickness app 1.7%, Pavilion Depth 43.1%. Many diamonds are improperly called "Tolkowsky Cut" when they are only approximating the parameters Tolkowsky formulated. Courtesy of D.S. Atlas, Accredited Gem Appraisers, AGA 1998-2004
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