How many different grades of diamonds are there?
Cut-There is an ideal cut, a premium cut, and an inferior cut. THE IDEAL CUT When a round brilliant diamond has been cut to “Ideal” proportions by a master cutter, it is a splendor to behold. The Ideal Cut Diamond describes a round brilliant diamond that has been cut to exact and mathematically proven proportions. Its symmetry, with 58 exactly placed facets, produces the ultimate in lustre and beauty. When a diamond is cut to the ideal proportions, all the light entering from any direction is totally reflected through the top and is dispersed into a display of sparkling flashes and rainbow colors. -PREMIUM CUT A Premium Cut diamond demonstrates subtle variations from the Ideal Cut. Although dimensional differences affect a diamond’s reflection of light, a Premium Cut still achieves a harmonious balance between it’s proportions and the display of brilliance INFERIOR CUT Most diamonds are “spread” in their cutting to retain maximum weight from the original rough. A heavier diamond will r
