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Quality is something which Starlight would never compromise on & so international standards with latest technologies are highly implemented.
While greater importance is being given to cut, color, clarity & carat, Starlight believes that consistency in the same must also be paid equal attention for long term business relationship.
Starlight specialized into certified stones from Gemological Institute of America (GIA) & International Gemological Institute (IGI) ranging from 0.50 cts to 2 cts with D to N color range & IF to I1 purity.
Let us look at four important characteristics of a diamond called Cut, Color, Clarity & Carat :
Diamond Cut
Cut of a diamond is often confused with shape of it. Cut refers to the dimensions of the diamond (the depth, width, table, girdle, etc., ). Diamonds can be cut to maintain weight or to maintain brilliance and light. Diamonds cut to near perfect proportions get the maximum brilliance, fire, light and sparkle.
The cut directly attributes to the brilliance of the diamond. The reflections and refraction of light within the stone is determined by table % and depth % for the most part. If the stone is cut to ideal specifications most light entering the stone will reflect back from the crown.
External Flaws:
There are many impurities that are on the surface of the diamond. External flaws are the result of wear and tear on the diamond or from damage caused during cutting.
Internal Flaws:
These are any of the many impurities that reside solely in the interior of the diamond. There are many kinds of internal flaws such as clouds, black spots (carbon), fractures, etc.,
Diamond Carat Weight:
Carat weight for most people is the last deciding factor in buying the diamond. Once you know what cut, color, clarity you want the only thing to decide is your budget and find a size that falls in your range. Like all other Cs the larger sizes are rarer and thus the prices are higher for these stones.
Carat Weight Facts:
1 Carat = 1/5 gram
1 Carat = 0.007 oz
Each diamond can be put in one of the following cut categories :
Ideal - Most Beautiful Sparkle. This cut is intended to maximize brilliance, and the typically smaller table sizes of these diamonds have the added benefit of creating a great deal of dispersion or "fire" as well.
Excellent - Almost Highest Cut Grade. Most Excellent Cut diamonds have cuts that are the equal of any Ideal Cut diamond, though they often can be purchased at slightly lower prices than Ideal Cuts.
Very Good - Beautiful Sparkle. These diamonds reflect most of the light that enters them, creating a good deal of brilliance.
Good - High Quality. Diamonds in this range offer an excellent cost-savings to customers who want to stay in a budget without sacrificing quality or beauty.
Fair - Fair Quality. These Diamonds barely meet the proportion standards of diamond cutting.
Poor - Poor Quality. Diamonds with poor cut do not meet the proportion standards of diamond cutting. The light reflection in these stones is minimal.
Diamond Color
Color of a diamond refers to the saturation of color in the diamond. More color present in the diamond means that some of the colors will be filtered out when the light is reflected back thus lessening the fire in the diamond. Colorless diamonds are more appealing to the eye but are much valuable for its rare availability.
Each diamond can be put in one of the following color categories:
D Color: Absolutely colorless. The clearest diamond color grade, which is very rare.
E Color: Extremely colorless. Trained gemologists can detect slight color. A high-quality diamond.
F Color: Colorless. Only trained gemologists can detect color. Lowest of the colorless grades.
G Color: Very Near-colorless. When compared to better color grades, very slight color detectable, but is a much better value.
H Color: Near-colorless. When compared to better color grades, slight color detectable, but is a much better value.
I Color: Near-colorless. An excellent value set in 18K or Platinum.
J Color: Color slightly detectable. An excellent value set in 18K or Platinum.
K-M Color: Color is very noticeable.
N-Z Color: Lowest grades of color. These diamonds start falling into the fancy colored diamond range.
Diamond Clarity
Diamond Clarity refers to the presence or absence of internal and external flaws and blemishes. Diamonds without any flaws and blemishes are rarer to find and more expensive. Most diamonds have some inclusions or blemishes. These are either natural (trace of other minerals) or occur while mining and cutting.
Each diamond can be put in one of the following clarity categories:
FL-IF: Flawless: No internal or external flaws. Internally Flawless: Extremely Rare and Beautiful. This grade is awarded to diamonds with no internal flaws and only minor external blemishes.
VVS1-2: Beautiful Brilliance. Very Very Slightly Imperfect - These stones have very, very small inclusions. VVS1 is better than VVS2.
VS1-2: Beauty with Value. Very Slightly Imperfect - These stones have very small inclusions. VS1 is better than VS2.
SI1-2: Exceptional Value. Slightly Imperfect - These stones have inclusions that may be visible with the naked eye. SI1 is better than SI2.
I1: These stones have inclusions ranging from eye visible to very easily seen to the naked eye.
I2-3: These stones visible inclusions and are of lowest grade.