The proportions of a well-cut diamond permit it evenly to reflect and refract a burst of
that light and color back to the eye. Diamonds carry grades from Excellent down to
Poor:
Excellent: (Top 1%), reflecting virtually all light that enters the gemstone
Ideal: (Top 3%), reflecting almost all the light that enters the gemstone
Very Good: (Top 15%), reflects almost as much light as “Ideal” stones at lower price
Good: (Top 15%), reflects most of the light that enters the gemstone, at cost
considerably lower than “Very Good”
Fair: (Top 35%), less brilliant (also less expensive) than gemstones graded “Good”
Poor: All other diamonds below the “Fair” grade.
The most important criterion for many diamond clients, however, is shape. No one
shape is “best,” or better than any other. It’s purely a matter of personal preference.
Here are the most popular shapes available in the diamond market today:
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