The cut or make of diamonds is actually the sum of 3 separate factors: the proportions of the cuts, the finish or polish of the diamond and the symmetry of the diamonds facets. The complete purpose of all three is to reflect as much light back out of the diamond as is possible, to figuratively light up a dark room. Of these three the proportions represent the actual finished overall shape of the diamond. Although the exact dimensional ratios for an ideal cut diamond have not been agreed upon internationally, the terminology used is standard around the world. Table, crown, crown height, crown angle, girdle, pavilion, pavilion depth and pavilion angle are the basic standard terms used to describe the proportions of a cut diamond. If you look down at a diamond set in a diamond ring the top most flat part is called the table.

The largest diameter of the diamond as you look down on it further is called the girdle. This top part of the diamond from the girdle up to the table is called the crown and of course the crown height and crown angle refer to the depth of this part of the diamond and the angle from the girdle up to the table. The part of the diamond that you don’t see when you look down at a diamond ring is called the pavilion, the part from the girdle down to the bottom of the diamond. The bottom of a modern diamond is generally pointed. The distance down from the girdle to this point is called the pavilion depth. The angle from the girdle edge to this point is the pavilion angle.

The polish of a diamond is pretty much self-explanatory. It is a lot like when you polish your car. Sometimes there are marks left and sometimes the car wash does a better job than other times. In a similar fashion, the diamond finish is graded by the diamond industry. Good, very good, excellent and ideal for example are grade designations for polished diamonds.

The symmetry of a diamond refers to the shape, size and proportions of the facets cut into the crown. Are the facets all of consistent shape around the crown of the diamond? Do the points of one facet align perfectly with the next facet? Are the lines of the cuts straight or wavy? Are the facets perfectly flat? These are questions used to define the symmetry of a modern cut diamond.

Diamonds are often called symbols of love. Giving diamonds as gifts proclaim our love and commitment to that person. Pure diamonds have four natural characteristics which determine their value. They are the color, cut, clarity and carat. While clarity, color and carat are naturally acquired qualities of a stone, it is the ‘cut’ which actually determine the desirability of diamonds. iamonds obtained from different parts of the world differ mildly in character. A diamond with the requisite carat and color can be transformed into an object of desire by the artful hands of a diamond cutter. Proportionate and properly angled cuts increase the clarity of the diamond. It has become a fashionable act to wear stone jewelry. Jewelry can be made of any premium metals like, gold, sterling gold or titanium. But it is the embedded diamond which gives the jewelry its attractiveness. Fine jewelry made of diamonds and yellow metal are highly coveted by our women and girls alike.

Modern jewelry comes in many shapes and types. Diamond necklace simply make a woman shine among a gathering. Sparkling earrings simply make others swoon (either in jealousy or appreciation). Brooches, rings and bracelets are the other commonly used diamond jewelry pieces. Buying diamond jewelry has become easy and reliable with the advent of some committed sellers. You can rest assured that the diamond you are about to buy is genuine and not fake. Look for vendors who promise to give the money back on return of the diamond within a period of thirty days, if you are not satisfied with the product.