When we look at a diamond grading report, fluorescence describes how a diamond reacts when exposed to ultraviolet light. Most commonly, diamonds show a blue fluorescence, although other colors can...
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A culet is the small facet, or point, at the bottom of a diamond, directly beneath the pavilion. It is part of a diamond’s cut and can affect how the...
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When we look at a diamond certificate, we may come across the word girdle in the proportions or measurements section. But what does girdle mean, and why should we care...
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When we look at a diamond’s proportions, the crown angle tells us how steeply the crown rises from the girdle toward the table. It is one of the important measurements...
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When we look at a diamond’s proportions, the pavilion is one of the most important areas to understand. The pavilion is the lower portion of a cut diamond, located below...
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When we shop for a diamond, we often focus first on carat weight, color, clarity, and cut. However, diamond measurements are just as important because they tell us the diamond's...
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When choosing a pear shaped diamond, the length to width ratio has a major influence on how the stone looks. For most pear shaped diamonds, a length to width ratio...
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The best ratio for a radiant cut diamond depends on the look you want, but a length to width ratio between about 1.20 and 1.30 is an excellent starting point...
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When choosing an emerald cut diamond, the length-to-width ratio has a major effect on its overall appearance. The best ratio for an emerald cut diamond is usually around 1.30 to...
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When choosing an oval diamond, the length-to-width ratio is one of the most useful measurements to consider. It determines whether the stone looks broad and rounded, balanced and classic, or...
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When we compare diamond shapes, the length-to-width ratio tells us how long and narrow a diamond appears. We calculate it by dividing the diamond's length by its width. For example,...
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When we evaluate a round diamond, depth percentage is one of the most useful measurements for understanding how well the stone may handle light. For a well-proportioned round brilliant diamond,...
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