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The most popular of all cuts – the round diamond. Traditional, yet classy; modern, yet timeless; this cut is sure to make any traditional girl happy. The round cut is the safest when it comes to picking out which diamond to get your girl.
Also known as the “Brilliant Cut” the round diamond was first calculated by Russian mathematician, Marcel Tolkowsky, who calculated the specifics of getting the most sparkle from a diamond. The round cut has 57 faucets and 58 with the cutlet, this ensures that scintillating sparkle which your girl will surely love.
The round cut diamond follows a set of guidelines which ensures the quality of the diamond:
Cut – how brilliant is the glimmer of the diamond? The more faucets a diamond has, the more brilliant it will be. The cut also determines how fragile a diamond is; feel the weight of the diamond and ask for a certificate of the diamond to make sure of the quality of the cut.
Color – how white is the diamond? The color of the diamond is permanent and won’t become more yellow with time,
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rather, it will keep the white/the original color it had when bought. Make sure you check the diamond certificate to know what color it is. Color is graded on a scale from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow, strong yellow). Colorless and near colorless are good ranges for a diamond.
Clarity – Does that diamond have nicks? A lack of clarity means that there are flaws in the diamond when it was conceived in the earth. These flaws can also occur when being cut by a jeweler, the more skilled the jeweler the more clear the diamond will be. Researching jewelers to find the best is a good idea when looking for the perfect diamond.
Carat – How big is that diamond? The bigger the diamond the more carats it has. The bigger the carat the more sparkle there is. Once again check in with the certificate of the diamond to understand how many carats it has.
