LESS COLOUR IS MORE
⬩ Less Colour = Higher Grade
⬩ Any Colour = Significant Impact On Value
THE CLEARER THE BETTER
⬩ Inclusions are internal features
⬩ Blemishes are surface irregularities including scratches and nicks
⬩ Inclusions And Blemishes: Number, Size, Relief, Position
A CUT ABOVE OR A CUT BELOW
⬩ Proportions, Symmetry, Polish
⬩ Measure How Facets Interact With Light
Look For 3 Optical Effects:
Brightness = White Light Reflections
Fire = Flashes Of Colour
Scintillation = Sparkle Produced
ALWAYS WEIGH YOUR CARATS
⬩ Metric Carat Abbreviated “ct”
1 metric carat = 200 mg / 0.2 grams / 0.007 ounces
1 ounce = almost 142 carats!
Remember larger diamonds of same quality worth more per carat.