How do you judge diamond quality?

How do you judge diamond quality?

The diamond industry has established four basic criteria for judging the quality and value of precious stones, commonly known as the “Four Cs:” cut, color, clarity, and carat.

How do you check the purity of a diamond?

Purity: The value of a diamond depends on the 4 Cs—carat, colour, clarity and cut. The carat is the weight of the stone, while clarity ranges from the most valuable, internally flawless (IF), to imperfect varieties (I1, I2 & I3).

How do you test a diamond with water?

Water testing your diamond Get a glass full of water and simply drop your diamond into the glass. If the diamond is real, it will drop to the bottom of the glass due to the high density of the stone. If it’s a fake, it will float on the surface of the water.

Can you inspect diamonds yourself?

Of course you can inspect diamonds personally, but the only way to guarantee a good value for the money is to use the knowledge of a diamond professional. Jewelers commonly use a type of magnifying glass, called a loupe, to judge a diamond’s quality and to examine it for inclusions and flaws.

How can you tell if a diamond is real or fake?

Jewelers commonly use a type of magnifying glass, called a loupe, to judge a diamond’s quality and to examine it for inclusions and flaws. Keep in mind that you should expect at least a few imperfections, because perfect diamonds that are flawless are not only rare, but they are also very costly.

How do you know if a diamond is high quality?

Diamond Quality: Color. When determining the rating for a diamond’s color, jewelers usually use letters D to Z. The more brown or yellow tint that a diamond has, the less the value will be. In other words, a colorless diamond would be rated D, while a diamond that has a light brown or yellow hue will be rated Z.

What is the difference between a flawless and poor clarity Diamond?

A flawless diamond has no inclusions or surface imperfections, while a poor clarity quality will have inclusions that can be spotted by the unaided eye and may even have chips or other surface aberrations. Why does clarity impact the quality and value of a diamond?

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