Factors Affecting the Quality of Loose Diamonds

Jewelry industry experts assess and systematically discuss these issues. If not, it would be

impossible to evaluate one diamond against another. Additionally, assessing and describing

characteristics to sell loose diamonds is possible.

In all other respects, the price of a diamond rises with carat weight since larger diamonds are

more valuable and scarce. But depending on three other 4Cs—clarity, color, and cut—two

diamonds of the same carat weight might have different values.

Color

Most gem-quality diamonds are evaluated for color based solely on the lack of color. A diamond

with the same structural perfection as a diamond and the same colorlessness as a drop of

colorless water is worth more. The D-to-Z color grading range from GIA is the sector most

extensively used grading scale.

The scale runs from the letter D, which stands for colorlessness, to the letter Z, which represents

an increasing presence of color. Many of these color differences are so minute that they are

undetectable to the untrained eye, but they significantly impact the ability to sell loose

diamonds.

Clarity

Diamonds naturally form when carbon is subjected to intense heat and pressure in the earth

interior. The quantity, size, relief, kind, and position of these qualities must be considered when

assessing a diamond clarity and how they affect its overall appearance. Although no diamond is

entirely pure, the closer it is, the more valuable it is.

Six categories comprise the GIA Clarity Scale, some further divided into eleven distinct grades.

Only a skilled diamond grader can spot many inclusions and flaws since they are often too small

to be noticed. Because of this, it is crucial to measure clarity properly and expertly.

Cut

The brilliant glitter and light transmission of diamonds are well known. Although people

frequently associate a diamond cut with its form, the accurate measurement of its cut quality is

how well its facets interact with light.

Precise creativity and workmanship are needed to shape a stone so that its proportions,

symmetry, and polish produce the brilliant return of light only attainable in a diamond. The cut

quality dramatically influences the diamond final beauty and worth.

The GIA Cut Grading System assesses seven factors for the typical round brilliant diamond. The

diamond overall face-up look accounted for the first three factors, brilliance, fire, and

scintillation. The remaining four factors—weight to durability, polish, symmetry, and

durability—evaluate the craftsmanship and design of a diamond.

Weight

Carats are a unit of measurement used to describe a diamond weight. Two hundred milligrams

is the definition of a carat  in metric units. This makes measurements up to the hundredth

decimal point.

A jeweler may use a diamond points to determine its weight if it less than one carat.

Diamond weights greater than one carat are expressed in terms of carats and decimals.

The fact that not all diamonds are made equally is among the first things most people learn about

them. Each diamond is different. Diamonds vary in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and hues and

have various intrinsic properties.

Every polished diamond is worth something. Several variables determine the value when one

wants to sell loose diamonds. One of those factors is a rarity. Diamonds with specific

characteristics are uncommon and more expensive than diamonds without them.