Highest Quality Diamond Rating

Never skimp on cut.

Highest quality diamond rating. Each of the four c s carat weight cut color clarity is accompanied by a diamond chart illustrating the differences between grades. With their technology you are able to find diamonds like this beautiful si2 from blue nile that saves you almost 22 over a mediocre vs2 like this from james allen or one like this from blue nile. At present the only vendors offering sufficiently high quality images of their diamonds for reviewing clarity is james allen and blue nile. In the industry the quality of diamonds is determined by a culmination of factors like cut color clarity and.

Slightly included 1 or below or vs2 for larger stones then these two retailers are the only two retailers that i would recommend choosing your stone from. James allen is one of the best places to shop for a diamond ring as they offer a wide selection of high quality diamonds and interactive 360 videos for you to see exactly what you are buying. Which diamond clarity is best. It depends on what you are looking for.

What to look for in a diamond 5. Fl which stands for flawless is the best rating for clarity. Less than 1 of all diamonds qualify so you ll most likely be choosing one in the lower graded vvs to si range. A diamond rated fl has no inclusions imperfections even when seen under 10x magnification.

Diamond color is measured using gemological institute of america or gia color scale which goes from d colorless all the way to z light yellow or brown in color. Diamond quality charts and rating scales 3. With a high quality cut you can get away with a diamond lower in color and clarity. How to determine diamond quality.

Every diamond certified by the gia undergoes a thorough independent evaluation. James allen in particular offers extremely high quality imagery of every single diamond they sell. Unfortunately many jewelry stores try to sell diamonds with igi egl grading reports to their customers. For example many of the most expensive well made cabinet lines receive lower marks on value even though as designers we think the cabinetry is the best in it s class.

Such a diamond would be worth much more because the color and clarity grades are better than what gia ags would rate. In general the highest quality diamonds are totally colorless whereas lower quality diamonds can often have a slight yellow tint. For instance a diamond graded as si1 in clarity and h in color by gia ags could be vs1 in clarity and f in color for igi egl. If you are planning on choosing a stone that is on the borderline clarity wise ie.

The value grade we give is not a rating about the quality of the cabinetry but a rating of how good an investment a cabinet line is considering it s cost. It s usually a safe bet that the diamond will be eye clean. A perfectly cut diamond will exhibit a lot of brilliance to the point that it masks inclusions. Between d and z the normal color range there.

Understanding diamond ratings the 4cs of cut color clarity carat. Vs2 diamonds are the sweet spot for getting a good quality diamond and saving money.