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•Diamond derives its name from the ancient Greek (adamas) which
means as "invincible", "untamed", "to overpower, to tame“.
Industrial-grade diamonds
80% of mined diamonds (equal to about 100 million carats or
20,000 kg annually), unsuitable for use as gemstones are destined
for industrial use.
Dominant industrial use of diamond is in cutting, drilling,
grinding, and polishing.
Also used in scientific experiments.
ROUGH DIAMONDS
In order to deal effectively with R ough
diamonds, one should be well educated in the
identification and evaluation of the cut and polished
diamonds. A good working knowledge of diamonds
in their natural form, known as roughs & is very
desirable.
4 C’s OF POLISHED DIAMOND
The dispersion of white light into spectral colors, is the primary
gemological characteristic of gem diamonds.
In selecting a diamond, the rarity, value and beauty is determined by the four
factors mentioned here, called as:
The
4C’s
Of
diamonds C arat
C larity
C olor
C ut
CARAT WEIGHT
0.10cts 3.05 mm
0.25cts 4.10 mm
0.33cts 4.50 mm
0.50cts 5.20 mm
0.75cts 5.80 mm
1.00cts 6.50 mm
000 = 1.00 mm
00 = 1.05 mm = 0.05 cts
0 = 1.10 mm
1 = 1.15 mm
1.5 = 1.20 mm ,and goes on to----------
FLAWLESS IF / FL
Slight Inclusions S1 , S2
Imperfect I1 , I2 , I3
COLOUR
Colourless D,E,F
Near Colourless G, H, I, J
Faint Yellow K, L, M
Light Yellow S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
E-G COLOR
M-O COLOR
CUT
• 33 on the top
• 24 on the bottom
• And the culet (1 point at
the bottom).
Analyzing Cut
To understand the sub-categories for well-cut diamonds, think of a pyramid with
"Ideal" at the top.
This narrow range is reserved for the most brilliant, rare and valuable diamonds.
The "Excellent" range includes beautiful diamonds that return almost as much light.
"Very Good" represents the balance between precise proportions and price
considerations.
EFFECTS OF CUT
Shallow Diamond
“Fish-Eye”
“Palcha
Diamond”
Deep–Cut
“Nail-Head”
“Strong Cut”
Well-Cut
“Perfect Cut”
“Ideal-Cut”
ROLE OF FACETS
Culet
FANCY SHAPES
Fancy shapes are less
expensive than Rounds.
There is one quality which
can affect the cost of a Fancy
Shape yet never appear on a
Certificate, and that is "Shape
Appeal".
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