Most diamonds, although appearing colorless, actually have slight tones of yellow or brown. As these tones become more easily apparent, the rarity and the cost decrease.
The Ideal Cut Diamond describes a round brilliant diamond that has been cut to exact and mathematically proven proportions. Its symmetry, with 58 exactly placed facets, produces the ultimate in luster and beauty.
The clarity of a diamond refers to how clear, or "clean" the diamond is. The more clean the diamond, the higher the price. Most diamonds have "imperfections" in them. The clarity scale is a measure of the severity of those imperfections.
The value of two diamonds of the same weight can vary depending on the color, clarity and especially the cut.
Joe Hart, the owner of GDC, is an excellent designer and crafter of fine jewelry. He worked closely with me each time to get the piece exactly as I wanted, and then he put it together for me ... [ Read More ]