Diamond Measurements: All You Need To Know Before You Buy

{"AutoID":87,"DateCreation":"\/Date(1678693108860)\/","DateModified":"\/Date(1683349987850)\/","CreatedBy":null,"ModifiedBy":"Vishal Jagdale","RecordStatus":"A","Title":"Diamond Measurements: All You Need To Know Before You Buy","SubTitle":null,"Description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamonds should sparkle. Display fire from afar. Radiate under different kinds of light. Be big enough to gleam and catch everyone\u0026rsquo;s eye. This is what most of us expect from diamonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure this, what factors do you consider when choosing diamonds? Is it size or diamond carat and sparkle? Most people only consider these aspects.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBut when it comes to diamonds\u0026mdash;mined or \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/facts-about-lab-grown-diamonds/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000cd\"\u003elab grown diamonds\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026mdash;there\u0026rsquo;s more than meets the eye. Many more aspects make or break its performance.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnd so, when you miss assessing all the important factors, you bring home a poor quality diamond that doesn\u0026rsquo;t doesn\u0026rsquo;t sparkle, looks dull, loses its sheen, and displays poor performance far from your expectations.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that\u0026rsquo;s why we wrote this article\u0026mdash;for you to understand what factors to consider and how to make an informed decision when buying diamonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy to measure diamonds?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring a diamond is important for many reasons. Let\u0026rsquo;s look at some of them:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp\u003eTo place a diamond in a jewelry frame, for example, in a finger ring, necklace, etc., the jewelry maker has to know the size of the diamond to make designs with precise measurement. Otherwise the diamond could drop off or not fit at all.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp\u003eSome clients who have diamonds might be only looking for mounts. In such cases, it is important to know the exact measurements of diamonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp\u003eAt times, the measurements are required to estimate the carat weight of diamonds.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp\u003eMoreover, whether they\u0026rsquo;re lab grown diamonds or mined gemstones, customers prefer to buy it with the grading report, and hence, measuring the diamonds is inevitable. When customers know the in and out of diamonds, they feel more confident to make purchases.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to understand the different diamond measurements?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarat or size\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin with, the size and carat of diamonds are two different things, but many confuse it as the same.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond carat\u003c/strong\u003e is the weight. Each carat is equal to 0.2 grams, therefore, a five-carat diamond weighs one gram. Whereas, \u003cstrong\u003ediamond size\u003c/strong\u003e is how large the diamond will look when seen from above.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond sizes\u003c/strong\u003e are measured in millimeters (mm). A one carat diamond is typically 6.5 mm. The important thing to note is that the size and carat of diamonds changes with the shape of the diamond.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe size and carat of diamonds is a key factor that helps determine its price. For example a \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000cd\"\u003e1 carat diamond\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e cost would be lesser than a 1.5 carat diamond price.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength to width ratio\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnother aspect to measure is the length to width ratio of diamonds. It is calculated by dividing the diamond\u0026rsquo;s length by its width. It helps understand the proportions of a diamond. It is most relevant for diamonds shaped oval, square, rectangle, etc.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eEvery diamond shape has a range of ideal length to width ratio, as mentioned below:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eCushion: 1.0 - 1.08\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eEmerald: 1.3 - 1.4\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eMarquis: 1.85 - 2.0\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eOval: 1.25 - 1.5\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003ePear: 1.45 - 1.75\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003ePrincess: 1.0 - 1.04\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eRound: 1.0 - 1.05\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo measure \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/fashion-comes-alive-with-lab-grown-colored-diamonds/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000cd\"\u003ediamond color\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, you have to measure the absence of any tint or hue. In the world of diamonds, the more colorless a stone is, the better its quality grade.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe GIA\u0026rsquo;s diamond grading method measures the colourlessness of \u003cstrong\u003ediamonds on a scale from D to Z\u003c/strong\u003e, D being colorless and the best, and Z are diamonds that have visible colors.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe color differences in diamonds are subtle and may not be visible to the naked eye. Diamonds have to be assessed in laboratories by experts.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe most attractive factor about diamonds is its shine or sparkle. And that\u0026rsquo;s where assessing the diamond cut comes in. How does cut impact diamond sparkle? Light falls on the diamond and reflects back, and that\u0026rsquo;s what causes diamonds to sparkle.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOf all the factors, cut is the most complex diamond measurement. The process involves evaluating the internal and external light reflection. Gemologists assess the way white light falls and forms patterns and sparkles due to the reflection.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClarity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnother of the 4Cs is clarity. Diamonds can contain impurities, marks, imperfections and inclusions. These factors impact the diamond\u0026rsquo;s clarity grading. In short, the less imperfections and inclusions, the better its clarity.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal thoughts\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring diamonds is one of the most critical steps to ensure customers buy their gemstones with complete knowledge. It helps determine the quality and price of diamonds. So the next time you\u0026rsquo;re looking for a diamond, this short guide will help you make informed choices based on diamond measurements.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","FromDate":null,"ToDate":null,"Image_Url":"3jpegTAZVCLHLWZ.jpeg","Image_Alt":"Diamond Measurements","KeyWords":"diamond cut, diamond grading, diamond grading, carat weight","MetaDescription":"Looking to buy a diamond? Before you make a purchase, it\u0027s important to learn everything you need to know about the 4 C\u0027s of diamonds, as well as other important diamond measurements. 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