Clarity Plus diamonds

8 Ways To Excellence

Explore the eight cut quality factors that make these diamonds exceptional.

Polish

Polish is vital for gauging diamond quality, influencing its luster. It assesses imperfections from polishing and wear, demanding meticulous attention in the final cutting stages for superior results.

External Symmetry

External symmetry is a crucial factor in evaluating diamond quality. It examines facet precision and arrangement, ensuring an even and radiant display of brightness, fire, and scintillation–a hallmark of high-quality diamonds.

Proportions

Proportion is pivotal in assessing diamond quality, with only a select few meeting the ‘excellent’ grade for natural and lab-grown diamonds.

Optical Brilliance

Optical brilliance, measured precisely to the thousandth decimal place, determines the diamond’s return of white light, showcasing areas of brilliance and minimizing light loss.

Fire

Fire, created as white light passes through a diamond and transforms into a vibrant array of spectral colors, enhances sparkle and becomes most pronounced when the diamond moves.

Scintillation

Scintillation, the captivating flashes of white light or sparkle, occurs as light reflects from a moving diamond. It’s evaluated by observing how light returns from nine different positions.

Optical Symmetry

Optical symmetry is crucial for assessing diamond quality, showcasing the facet shape precision and uniformity through a specialized photo in controlled lighting.

Hearts & Arrows

Hearts and arrows reveal precision faceting in round brilliant cut diamonds, a testament to superior facet placement and exact alignment under specific lighting conditions, crucial in determining diamond quality.