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The value of two diamonds of the same weight can vary greatly
depending on the color, clarity and especially the cut.
Learn about
what makes the A. Fishman & Son Diamond Cut unique!
Below is an example of two diamonds, exactly the
same weight, color and clarity. Which diamond would you and should you buy?
The cut of a diamond — its roundness, its depth and width, the uniformity of the facets — all determine a diamond's brilliance. Many gemologists consider cut the most important diamond characteristic because even if a diamond has perfect
Color and
Clarity, a diamond with a poor cut will have dulled brilliance.
The width and depth have the greatest effect on how light travels within the diamond, and how it exits in the form of brilliance.
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Too Shallow: Light is lost out the sides causing the diamond to lose brilliance.
Too Deep: Light escapes out the bottom causing the diamond to appear dark and dull.
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The diamond's proportions, specifically the depth compared to the diameter, and the diameter of the table compared to the diameter of the diamond, determine how well light will reflect and refract within the diamond.
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Diameter:
The width of the diamond as measured through the girdle. |
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Table:
The largest facet of a gemstone. |
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Crown:
The top portion of a diamond extending from the girdle to the
table. |
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Girdle:
The narrow band around the widest part of a diamond. |
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Pavilion:
The bottom portion of a diamond, extending from the girdle to
the culet. |
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Culet:
The facet at the tip of a gemstone. The preferred culet is not
visible with the unaided eye (graded "medium" or
"none"). |
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Depth:
The height of a gemstone measured from the culet to the table |
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The Differences
Illustrated Above Are Even More Pronounced in Fancy Shapes
Diamonds!
A. Fishman & Son Cut
diamonds are cut to proper proportions so they look bigger and
brighter than poorly made diamonds that look small and dark.
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