| THE 4 C's OF BUYING A DIAMOND |
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| 4C's:- Four Characteristics that determine the quality and value of a diamond. |
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| Cut:-
There is Cut. And then there'a Cut
Many people confuse cut with the shape of a diamond. Diamonds are cut into a number of shapes; depending on the nature of rough diamond. The most popular are Round, Marquise, Oval, Pear, Heart and Emerald; and the choice is largely a matter of personal preference. Whatever the shape, however, a well cut diamond is the work of a master diamond cutter. When cut to good proportions, the diamond is better able to handle light, creating more scintillation, more sparkle and that's a great reflection on you. |
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It is the cut that enables a diamond to make the best use of light.- When a diamond is cut in good proportions, light is reflected from one facet to another and then dispersed through the top of the diamond.
- If the cut of the diamond is too deep, some light escapes through the opposite side of the pavilion.
- If the cut is too shallow, light escapes through the pavilion before it can be reflected.
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| Clarity:-
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| Proportions Of Diamonds |
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| SHALLOW
| | | If the diamond is cut too shallow, part of the light leeks out the bottom. | |  |
| | IDEAL | | | In a properly cut diamond, light entering through the table and bezel face is reflected back through the top. | |  |
| | DEEP | | | If the diamond is cut too deep, much of the light leaks out of the side | |  |
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