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A D is more clear and will absorb less light than a G, which will absorb less light than a J, etc.
So yes, if cut identically and of identical clarity a D will be brighter than a J or even an E.
That is a physical fact that is beyond dispute!
But whether the human eye could detect it is another matter.
Next, even if the human eye could detect the difference, whether the difference is worth X dollars is another matter, still.
You pay tons more money for a very slight change of appearance when it comes to color grades.
But if you absolutely MUST have the brightest diamond [even if it is just 0.1% brighter for 3 times the price - these numbers are made up] get a D.
But IMHO when it comes to getting a bright diamond cut is more important than color.
Put a well-cut J next to a poorly cut D and I'll bet almost everyone will say the J looks brighter.
This is because the D could let tons of light leak out the bottom, while the well-cut J will be returning almost all of the light back out the top.
Cut is king.
So yes, if cut identically and of identical clarity a D will be brighter than a J or even an E.
That is a physical fact that is beyond dispute!
But whether the human eye could detect it is another matter.
Next, even if the human eye could detect the difference, whether the difference is worth X dollars is another matter, still.
You pay tons more money for a very slight change of appearance when it comes to color grades.
But if you absolutely MUST have the brightest diamond [even if it is just 0.1% brighter for 3 times the price - these numbers are made up] get a D.
But IMHO when it comes to getting a bright diamond cut is more important than color.
Put a well-cut J next to a poorly cut D and I'll bet almost everyone will say the J looks brighter.
This is because the D could let tons of light leak out the bottom, while the well-cut J will be returning almost all of the light back out the top.
Cut is king.