What is the diamond rating scale?

When writing the grades of a diamond using the AGS Scale, diamond Cut grade is first, then diamond Color, Clarity, then Carat Weight—in that order. If a diamond possessing the finest diamond Cut grade is also colorless, free of inclusions and blemishes, and weighs one carat, it would be written as: 0/0/0–1.000 carat.

What are the diamond scales?

Diamonds are graded according to the 4Cs — cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. These grades determine the quality and value of a diamond. Once a diamond's 4Cs have been assessed by a gemologist, they register this information in a diamond grading report.

What are the 4 grades of diamonds?

Shipley, the founder of GIA, coined the term 4Cs to help his students remember the four factors that characterize a faceted diamond: color, clarity, cut and carat weight.

Is VS1 or VS2 better?

​VS1 is higher than the VS2 grade. The only difference between the two is a VS2 diamond's impurities can be easier to spot than those in a VS1. Imperfections in a VS2 grade diamond are similar in size and quantity to those in a VS1.

What is the scale of measurement for diamonds?

Carat is the unit of measurement for the physical weight of diamonds. One carat equals 0.200 grams or 1/5 gram and is subdivided into 100 points.

Understanding DIAMOND CLARITY !

What is better VS or VVS?

VVS diamonds rank higher on the clarity scale: which means their clarity quality is better than VS diamonds. The cleaner the diamond, the more extraordinary it is. VVS diamonds are rarer: and the rarer and closer you get to perfect, the more valuable and expensive the gemstone becomes.

How much is a 1 carat diamond worth?

On average, the retail price for one carat diamonds can be anywhere between $2,000 to $16,000, and between $8,000 to $72,000 for two carat diamonds .

Is G better than H in diamonds?

G or H Color Diamond? Diamond experts recommend that you should not go beyond the H color if you purchase a diamond. The difference between G and H color diamonds is not worth the extra price because the color difference is almost impossible to detect with the naked eye.

What clarity diamond should I buy?

For diamonds over 2 carats, a clarity grade of VS2 or higher is the safest bet for avoiding any signs of visible inclusions. In diamonds between 1 and 2 carats, clarity grades of SI1 or better will not have inclusions easily visible to the naked eye.

Which cut of diamond has the most sparkle?

The classic round brilliant cut without a doubt produces the best sparkle. The facet pattern, which is made of 58 facets, ensures light can pass through it in such a way that it creates the perfect sparkle.

What diamonds does Tiffany use?

Diamond Color Chart

Tiffany only accepts engagement diamonds in the “colorless” and “near colorless” range on a diamond color scale. In other words, for engagement rings, Tiffany only accepts D color diamonds, E color diamonds, F color diamonds, G color diamonds, H color diamonds and I color diamonds.

Does Tiffany use lab-grown diamonds?

Natural diamonds often contain a small amount of nitrogen or other impurities, while lab-grown diamonds do not. Tiffany diamonds are responsibly sourced from known mines and suppliers, and the majority of our rough stones come from Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Canada.

What is the lowest quality diamond?

I1 clarity have the least amount of eye-visible inclusions, whereas I2 diamonds have very visible inclusions. I3 diamonds are the lowest clarity grade possible prior to industrial drill bit use. As the inclusions present in I1-I3 diamonds detract from the beauty of the gems, Do Amore does not sell them.

How can you tell if a diamond is good quality?

The diamond industry has established four basic criteria for judging the quality and value of precious stones, commonly known as the “Four Cs:” cut, color, clarity, and carat. However, to ensure identical across-the-board diamond grading and appraisal, the GIA similarly created grading systems for each category.

Is clarity or color more important?

Clarity is more important in shapes like emerald, princess, and asscher. Colour is important for cushion, radiant, pear and oval. Generally speaking, as long as you choose an eye-clean diamond, your diamond will still look beautiful in terms of clarity.

What scale do jewelers use?

Gram scales and carat scales are important to have at your jeweler's bench to weigh precious metal during jewelry designing, weigh gemstones during jewelry appraisals, and can be used to weigh scrap gold or silver you might buy or trade in the jewelry business.

Should I buy VS1 or VS2 diamond?

Because inclusions are more visible in diamonds with larger, open facets, you should pick VS1 over VS2 when choosing diamonds in shapes other than round (particularly in step-cut diamonds such as emerald-cut or Asscher cut).

What is the best cut for a diamond?

By far the most popular cut is the Round Brilliant, with it's fifty-seven perfectly aligned facets it's brilliance really does out-shine the others. Total internal reflection is the key here; light travels through the stone giving optimum sparkle and scintillation.

What diamond color is best?

According to that GIA standard, the "best" diamond color is D. (Read more about D color diamonds here). D color diamonds are the equivalent of IF or FL grade diamonds on the clarity scale — they're very rare, and their price definitely reflects that.

What diamond color is the best value?

Near colorless diamonds, (G-H-I-J grades) offer the best value if you want to make the most of your budget. You can save money in color and spend more on an excellent cut which in turn gives more brilliance. G and H color grades come just after the colorless range, so they still appear colorless when viewed face up.

Which diamond is better E or F?

The difference between an E-colored diamond and an F-colored diamond is very subtle, and many people may not see the difference without a trained eye. However, the color difference can affect the diamond's value, with E color diamonds being more valuable and desirable than F color diamonds.

Should I buy an H color diamond?

Color Is More Visible In Large Diamonds

If you're buying a diamond under 1 carat, you might consider choosing an I, J, or K color diamond. Going over 1 carat? We recommend H color-grade diamonds or higher. This is because the larger a diamond is, the more likely it is to show any color.

How to tell if a diamond is real?

By holding a diamond close to a source of light, such as a flashlight, you can tell whether or not it's real. Watch closely for the shimmers of light that shine from the stone. A real diamond will reflect light easily, and provide you with a disco ball or rainbow-like display.

How much does the average person spend on a wedding ring?

TL;DR: That's up to each couple.

If you look at what real couples are spending, you'll find the average cost of a ring is about $5,800, according to The Knot's 2022 Real Weddings Study. And a full third of couples spend between $1,000 and $4,000 on the ring.

Is a 2 carat diamond too much?

Is 2 carats really that big? While it is definitely above average, it's not all that uncommon, or difficult to make that size work on your finger. If you have thinner fingers, try an elongated shape such as a pear or oval, and maybe some pave diamonds to the band. Too much bling and your finger will get too crowded.