One carat equals 200 milligrams in
weight. For diamonds under one
carat, each carat is divided into
100 points- similar to pennies in a
dollar. 0.75 ct. = 75 points, ? ct.
= 50 points.
A picture of a
Diamond weighing scale is shown at
the right.
Diamond Cut
Diamond Color
A
diamond’s cut is not only about
its shape, but how effectively
the stone can return light back
to the viewer's eye. A well-cut
diamond will appear very
brilliant and fiery; while more
poorly cut stones can appear
dark and lifeless, regardless of
color or clarity.
When shopping for a diamond, it
is generally preferred to have
the least amount of color
possible. Diamond color is
divided into five broad
categories.
Diamond Clarity
Diamond Carat
Clarity refers to the presence
(or absence) of impurities,
blemishes or other identifying
characteristics within a
diamond. Clarity
characteristics are what make
every diamond completely unique.
There are no two diamonds that
will have exactly the same
inclusions in the same location.
Carat is a term that refers to
the weight of a diamond. Before
the twentieth century, diamonds
were measured by using the carob
seed that is small and uniform
and served as a perfect counter
weight to the diamond. It is
those original carob seeds which
are the origin of the word carat
we use today.
Diamond Shapes
The most common brilliant cut is
Round Other examples of
brilliant cuts are Heart, Oval,
Marques, Radiant, Asscher and
Pear All brilliants have 58
facets and are admired for their
fire and sparkle.
Diamond Cut
