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| G.I.A. Cut Grades |
| Excellent |
| Very Good |
| Good |
| Fair |
| Poor |
So, why aren't all diamonds ideally proportioned? The answer is quite simple. Diamonds are sold by weight. Stones cut to ideal proportions waste more of the diamond crystal, therefore weigh less than stones that are cut to maximize weight.
Carat:
A carat is the universal measure of weight for a diamond. One carat is divided into 100 'points', so the weight of a diamond of 50 points is 0.50ct, or half a carat. A carat is equal to one-fifth of a gram. The larger a diamond is the rarer it is. However, bigger is not always better, as a heavy stone might fall short in the other three grading categories. But large diamonds of equal quality to small diamonds are more valuable, as larger stones are rarer. Diamonds are bought and sold on a pricing concept known as 'per carat'. As diamonds get larger, the price per carat increases due to its rarity factor, so a diamond that weights 2 ct will be worth more than twice as much as a 1 ct diamond.
How to make “The Brilliant Choice”
Cost:
One of he most important “C”s to think about is cost. All that a diamond symbolizes is priceless. Whilst most things fade or wear out quickly, your diamond will be with you forever.
But you have to be practical. The few times you hear about cost is as a “salary guideline” or “advice” to spend about two months salary on a diamond for your engagement ring. The reality is there is no “guideline”.
You know your financial situation better than anyone. You have to decide on a budget that will satisfy your needs but doesn't close the bank account.
Juerg P. Muff will search your perfect diamond: A balance that optimises the many different combinations of the 4C's accordingly.
