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The word diamond comes from the ancient Greek word for invincible since it is famous for its hardness. In fact, it is the hardest and most durable naturally forming material on the planet. The only object able to scratch a diamond is another diamond.
Because diamonds are naturally occuring substances they contain marks and irregularities. A truly flawless diamond is a very rare find. Diamonds are also found in a variety of colors, even though the most common is white. When chemicals are present in the atmosphere during diamond formation it can result in shades such as pink, blue, orange, green and yellow, which is the most common. The more intense the color, the more valuable the diamond will be.
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Eighty percent of all diamonds mined today are used for industrial purposes. Two thousand tons of ore must be mined to yield a 2 carat rough diamond. After cutting, only 40-50% of the weight is retained for the polished stone. Cutting is done by making many facets or faces in the diamond to reflect light. A diamond in the rough has a cloudy appearance until it is cut and faceted.
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Diamond Color - Loose Diamonds | One of the most important characterisitcs of a diamond is its color. Loose diamonds are all graded for color according to the same scale. D is the highest color grade given only to the whitest of loose diamonds. The alphabetical scale extends all the way to Z. The loose diamonds at this end of the alphabet are either brown or yellow in appearance and are not suitable for use in jewelry.
| Carat weight - Loose Diamonds | The most popular diamond shape is the round brilliant diamond. Other popular diamond shapes are oval diamonds, emerald cuts, pear shaped diamonds, heart diamonds, marquis cuts, heart shaped diamonds and more. Of these, round diamonds are among the most brilliant and versatile loose diamonds. Emerald cut loose diamonds symbolize royalty and pear shaped diamonds female sexuality.
| Diamond Clarity – Loose Diamonds | Another key characteristic of quality for loose diamonds is clarity. The clarity grade assigned to loose diamonds signifies how included they are under magnification, but not necessarily what can be seen to the naked eye. All loose diamonds have their own unique clarity characteristics to distinguish them from other stones, similar to a person’s fingerprint. Clarity grading for loose diamonds is considered the most subjective characteristic of the 4C’s and are sure to make beautifull diamond rings.
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