Diamond Cut
What is the Diamond Cut?
The Diamond Cut strongly influences the beauty of the gemstone. Its perfection must be absolute, as the proportions of the various facets concerning its diameter. The thickness of the stone is fundamental for the brilliance and brilliance of the diamond.
There is an exact proportion to determine a perfect diamond cut of absolute beauty.
Diamond Cut Characteristic
Brilliancerefers to the refracting effect of the diamond placed under white light.
Fire is the diamond's ability to disperse the colors of light.
Scintillation is the effect that the facets of the diamond produce, generating its unmistakable brilliance.
Diamond Anantomy
Table is the central facet on the upper part of the Diamond.
Crown is the part that binds the table to Diamond's belt.
Girdle is the intersection that stands between the crown and the underlying pavilion in a Diamond.
Diameter is the outer measurement of the belt.
Pavilion is the underside of Diamond's girdle.
Culet is the facet that forms the underlying tip of the pavilion and is not always visible, given its tiny size.
Depth is measured between the table and the extreme tip of the pavilion.
Diamond Cut Quality
Excellent Cut DIamond
The Excellent Cut is the best grade a cut diamond can have. If a diamond has been classified as excellent, its proportions will be perfect, acquiring exceptional brilliance.
A Excellent Cut Diamond is very rare and exclusive.
Very Good Cut Diamond
The diamond classified as Very Good cut is of sublime and rare quality. These diamonds highlight the brilliance of the gem without any adverse effect.
Good Cut Diamond
The diamonds classified as Good represent the majority of the gems cut for commercial diffusion. However, this cutting quality does not alter the stone's brilliance, having a much more affordable cost.
Fair/Poor Cut Diamond
The diamond classified as Fair or Poor indicates a poorly cut diamond with little symmetry and imperfect proportions. It does not have a good effect on the brilliance of the diamond.
Torrini does not deal with this type of cut.
Torrini offers Only the best Cut Grades
The Excellent cut is a perfect cut that man can perform. Obtaining an “ideal” cut from the raw mineral means that the study of the proportions and the finishing of the gem have been carried out perfectly.
A diamond classified as Very Good cut is of sublime and rare quality. Its luster comes from the gemstone put in absolute prominence, without any adverse effect.
A diamond classified as Good cut accounts for the majority of commercial diamonds. It does not alter the brilliance of the stone, having a much more affordable cost.
Diamond Cut FAQ's
Is the Cut of Diamond and Diamond Shape the same thing?
The terms shape and cut are often confused but do not express the same concept. The definition of a Diamond Shape concerns the external shape of the gem. The meaning of Diamond Cut indicates the combination of factors such as proportions, symmetry, polishing of the facets that affect the brilliance of the diamond.
What is the Most Expensive Diamond Cut?
This definition follows the diamond cut scale as indicated above. The Excellent cut is the most expensive, followed by the Very Good cut, while the Good cut amount has a lower cost. These diamond cuts give the gem a splendid shine.
Has Every Diamond at Torrini a Certificate?
Gemological Certificates identify the characteristics of a Diamond. The most accredited analysis laboratories are those of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or HRD of Antwerp. In truth, there are many other international laboratories, or prestigious experts, who may perform excellent gemological analyses with tools that are now common worldwide.
Usually, only diamonds with a weight greater than 0.30 carat are certified by the most accredited analysis laboratories.
Diamond's 4C - Quality factors
Discover the quality elements of the diamond
DIAMOND CLARITY
A diamond's clarity is a fundamental characteristic of its brilliance of the gem. In the purity scale, diamond impurities are classified from "Internally Flawless" to "Included" visible to the naked eye.
DIAMOND CUT
A diamond's cut is a very delicate operation entrusted to expert cutting masters. The diamond is cut in many forms, among the main ones: round, oval, square, heart, pear, and emerald cut.
DIAMOND CARAT
The carat represents the unit of weight adopted in the gem trade. Diamond is the gem with the highest specific weight. This aspect is reflected in the mass of the gem, which is heavier for the same size compared to all other precious stones.
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