How Are Diamonds Made? Natural vs Lab-Created Explained
Two Paths, One Diamond Not all diamonds come from the same place — but they all start the same way. Pure carbon, crystalized under immense pressure and heat. Whether it…
The visual appearance of “Excellent to Very Good cut quality” old European cut diamonds have the effect of returning sufficient light to somewhat equate them to Modern Cut Class 1-2 range stones. “Normal & Acceptable cut quality” old European cut diamonds are somewhat equivalent in light return and visual appearance to Cut Class 3 modern cut stones. “Poor Cut quality” old European cut diamonds are somewhat equivalent to modern Cut Class 4 diamonds.
by David S. Atlas, GG(GIA) Sr Mbr(NAJA) ASG(AGA)
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