| Diamonds play an important role in the creation of | | | | Certification: The Gemological Institute of America |
| jewelry, especially when it comes to engagement | | | | (GIA) is known as one of the best authorities in |
| rings and wedding bands. Usually, when diamonds | | | | grading diamonds, while the American Gem |
| are used in jewelry making, they are placed into | | | | Society Laboratories (AGSL) also produce |
| settings for the production of ornamentation. | | | | high-quality diamond grading reports. Certifications |
| Another way to obtain diamonds is to purchase | | | | that come from the GIA or AGSL influence the |
| loose specimens, which are gems that have not | | | | worth of a loose diamond and often attest to the |
| been mounted into ready-made jewelry, such as | | | | proportion, cut grade, polish and symmetry of a |
| necklaces, rings, bracelets, brooches, pendants, | | | | gem. |
| and earrings. In the world of jewels, a loose | | | | Shape: The shape of a gem helps to determine |
| diamond is also known to provide an assortment | | | | value, where traditional round, loose diamonds |
| of possibilities and benefits. | | | | cost a bit less than finer, non-round cuts often |
| One of the most important differences between | | | | referred to as "fancy." Fancy-shaped diamonds |
| a loose diamond and one that is set involves the | | | | are known to sometimes come in the shape of a |
| accuracy of appraisals. While there are numerous | | | | heart or pear. |
| techniques used to identify the worth of a | | | | Cut: The overall cut of a diamond deals with its |
| diamond, many obstacles arise when surrounding | | | | brilliance and is often described as shallow, ideal, or |
| materials, such as platinum, silver, and gold | | | | deep. When a loose diamond is too shallow, light is |
| settings hinder the effectiveness of common | | | | lost out of the bottom, which decreases the level |
| appraisal practices. A close second to achieving | | | | of brilliance. A loose diamond that is too deep |
| the most accurate value assessment of a | | | | allows light to escape out of the sides, creating a |
| diamond is the ability to create custom pieces of | | | | darker and duller appearance. An ideal cut is |
| jewelry, including wedding rings and family | | | | diamond that reflects almost all light that comes in |
| heirlooms. This advantage allows people to | | | | contact with the gem. It is often considered the |
| manage the production of a truly perfect piece of | | | | most beautiful and rarest. |
| jewelry. | | | | Color: The better the color grade of a loose |
| The cost of a loose diamond is also different | | | | diamond, the less color is seen within the gem. For |
| from set options because consumers are often | | | | example, a loose diamond established as a D-class |
| paying for extra costs associated with the | | | | shows absolutely colorless and is considered the |
| mounting and creation of jewelry. The metals | | | | highest in color grade. E-class diamonds are rare, |
| used to fashion settings and other parts of | | | | while a high-quality diamond is registered as an |
| jewelry (such as necklace chains) also increase | | | | F-class. |
| the price of diamond jewelry over the purchase | | | | Clarity: Loose diamonds that show clear are the |
| of loose diamonds. | | | | most expensive, while other specimens possess |
| When analyzing the worth of a loose diamond, | | | | scratches or trace minerals (known as inclusions). |
| you will use the commonly known techniques of | | | | A system of assessment includes a range of |
| establishing cut, clarity, color, and carat weight. | | | | rules and standards used to rate diamonds. For |
| The shape of the diamond and accompanying | | | | example, an FL or IF diamond is considered |
| certifications also help prove the value of a | | | | flawless, meaning it carries no internal or external |
| diamond. Depending on your personal preferences | | | | flaws. These loose diamonds are extremely rare |
| and budget, you may find the perfect loose | | | | and quite attractive. |
| diamond by assessing the following aspects: | | | | |