|
Basic Shapes **
Types of Diamond
|
Description
|
Image
|
Round – (RD)
|
This is by far the most popular of the shapes available today. Using precise mathematics
and theories on the interplay of light, the process of producing a Round Diamond
has been fine tuned for over a century to bring forth this shape's magnificent fire
and brilliance.
|
|
Princess – (PR)
|
Just like the aura that surrounds its name, a Princess Diamond is a thing of beauty.
Cut in a traditional square with pointed corners, a Princess Diamond exudes elegant
brilliance and is often used to adorn an engagement ring.
|
|
Emerald – (EM)
|
The Emerald Diamond draws inspiration from the traditional pavilion cut of emerald
gemstones. In the Emerald Diamond, the pavilion is cut with rectangular facets to
produce a unique optical appearance, offering a larger, open table that highlights
the clarity of the diamond.
|
|
Asscher (Square Emerald) – (SQEM)
|
Similar to the emerald-cut is the Asscher. Only it is square in shape. While keeping
to the overall emerald-cut, the pavilion is faceted to produce a unique refractive
appearance.
|
|
Marquise – (MQ)
|
The Marquise brings to mind the sophistication and elegance of the French. Born
of nobility, this shape is perfect for long slender fingers and gives the illusion
of largeness in comparison to other diamonds. A Marquise Diamond often looks stunning
when it is set with Round or Pear-shaped side stones.
|
|
Oval – (OV)
|
Oval Diamonds are highly regarded for their inner brilliance and eye-catching shape.
Especially when languidly flashed from slender fingers.
|
|
Square Radiant – (SQRT)
|
While all Radiant Diamonds do not have precisely the same shape, the Square Radiant
Diamond is distinctly square in its silhouette. One of the most preferred types
in jewelry, it’s even shape and signature trimmed corners work well when set with
side-highlight diamonds such as Baguettes or Round Diamonds.
|
|
Radiant - (RT)
|
At first glance you may be surprised. Here is a diamond shape that somehow had its
corners trimmed off! But this is precisely the signature of a Radiant. A popular
and versatile choice for jewelry, the radiant-cut looks equally beautiful set with
either baguette or round side-diamonds. Radiant-cut diamonds can vary in their degree
of being rectangular.
|
|
Pear – (PS)
|
As sparkling as a falling tear. As softly rounded as a Pear fruit. This is the sweet
and elegant Pear Diamond shape. This shape is often chosen for its romantic appeal
as well as its flaring design. An elongated Pear Diamond shape creates a subtle
slimming effect on fingers.
|
|
Heart – (HRT)
|
The symbol of love. This is a choice for the romantic. A Heart Shape speaks of love
like no other. A distinct and purpose-derived shape, the Heart Shape is often the
lover's preferred diamond gifting choice.
|
|
Cushion Brilliant(CUBR)
Cushion (CU)
Cushion Modified Brilliant (CUMBR)
|
Also known as a 'Pillow-cut', Cushion Shape diamonds have rounded corners and larger
facets that increase their brilliance. Cushion Shape diamonds are available in a
variety of shapes including square and rectangular.
|
|
Triangle (TA)
Trilliant (TR)
|
A shape that fits all occasion and reason. This shape is often chosen for its romantic
appeal as well as its flaring design. A popular and versatile choice for jewelry.
TA contains 22 facets while TR contains 43 facets.
|
|
Fancy Shape (FS)
|
This is something special, fancy shapes are shape that are carved and made keeping
an inspiration in mind. This displays the creativity of the craftsman.
|
|
|
POLISH - PO
Polish can be result of the finishing process or be affected by blemishes created
after cutting. The term "Polish" refers to the degree of "polishing lines" that
appear on the surface of a finished diamond which can be seen with the use of 10x
magnification. These polishing lines are caused by the minute diamond crystals which
are embedded in the polishing wheels used by the diamond cutters to polish the surface
of the diamond after cutting. While not quite the same in appearance, they are similar
in concept to the swirl marks left on the surface of a car from the use of an orbital
buffer, but are much less noticeable. It is important to note, however, that polish
lines are straight in appearance.
Code
|
Description
|
(ID) IDEAL
|
This is our predilection. No polish lines or marks are visible when the diamond
is viewed under 10x magnification. High magnification, such as 30x may be used to
locate any possible imperfections. The brilliance of a diamond with Ideal Polish
will be noticeably superior to that of a diamond with a polish rating of Excellent.
|
(EX) EXCELLENT
|
This is our preference. No polish lines or marks are visible when the diamond is
viewed under 10x magnification. High magnification, such as 30x may be used to locate
any possible imperfections. The brilliance of a diamond with Excellent Polish will
be noticeably superior to that of a diamond with a polish rating of Very Good.
|
(VG) VERY GOOD
|
Represents diamonds that contain one or two minor groupings of transparent polish
lines that are visible under 10x magnification. Higher magnification will again
be used to locate these areas easily. The degree of brilliance between a diamond
graded as Very Good in Polish and Good is still noticeably different
|
(GD) GOOD
|
Numerous areas consisting of minor transparent lines are visible under 10x magnification.
Occasional white polish lines may also be visible, but limited in number. As a bare
minimum, we recommend that a diamond have a Polish Grade of Good or better. However,
it is important to note that it is difficult to have Excellent or Very good polish
in most of fancy shape diamonds so generally it carries Good polish.
|
HEARTS & ARROWS (HA)
Faceted diamond forms a well aligned, symmetrical & balanced form that reveals
the well known eight rayed arrow pattern which you can see through special device
like the Fire scope by keeping diamond face up. Here symmetry pattern can be seen
in perfect order. Perfect Heart shape will be observed from the pavilion side. Maximum
Life, Fire, & Sparkle are observed in diamonds that has been cut, faceted in
certain specific proportions. These parameters are followed by our skilled artisans.
Code
|
Description
|
Image
|
EX – EXCELLENT
|
This diamond has all its hearts and arrows in perfect shape and with accurate dimensions.
It displays Very high brilliance.
|
|
EI – INSCRIPTION OF H & A
|
Inscription of H&A in diamond, carrying Excellent H&A.
|
VG – VERY GOOD
|
This diamond has most of its hearts and arrows in perfect shape and with accurate
dimensions. It displays Very high brilliance but less than EXCELLENT Heart &
Arrows
|
|
VI– INSCRIPTION OF H & A
|
Inscription of H&A in diamond, carrying Very good H&A.
|
GD - GOOD
|
These diamonds will have a good number of its hearts and arrows in perfect shape
and with accurate dimensions.It display Very high brilliance but less than VERY
GOOD HEARTS & ARROWS.
|
|
GI– INSCRIPTION OF H & A
|
Inscription of H&A in diamond, carrying Good H&A.
|
Fluorescence Color - FC
When we speak of Diamond Fluorescence, we are referring to the diamonds tendency
to emit a soft colored glow when subjected to ultraviolet light. Different diamonds
emit different colors, examples of which are listed below
|
|
BL- BLUE
|
|
|
|
YL -YELLOW
|
|
|
|
WT-WHITE
|
|
|
|
OR-ORANGE
|
|
|
|
GR-GREEN
|
|
|
|
LUSTER - LU
This is another parameter, which has been found of importance in determining the
exact purity of the diamond. The amount of light that the stone reflects and the
type of light that is emitted by the stone determine luster of a diamond. Luster
refers to the quality of a surface in reflected light. The luster of a diamond is
usually described as adamantine luster.
Code
|
Description
|
L1 – VERY GOOD
|
This diamond has very high quality reflection and emission of light.
|
L2 - GOOD
|
This diamond has high quality reflection and emission of light
|
M1 - LIGHT MILKY
|
This diamond has low quality reflection and emission of light
|
M2 – MEDIUM MILKY
|
This diamond has very low quality reflection and emission of light.
|
M3 – HEAVY MILKY
|
This diamond has very very low quality reflection and emission of light
|
GIRDLE
The outer edge of a diamond which forms a band around the stone. The girdle can
be faceted or non-faceted
Code
|
Description
|
Image
|
(F) FACETED
|
A faceted girdle consists of a small series of polished facets. Diamond cut in a
way to include many facets. The multiple facets structure increases light reflection
and gives the stone a bright and shining look.
|
|
(NF ) NON-FACETED
|
Diamonds that do not have geometrically shaped flat polished facets are graded as
non faceted
|
|
|