GIA Certified Diamonds Blog

I was recently asked by a customer what would I consider to be the Ideal Cut Diamonds.

The ideal cut diamond is a unique entity in the wedding and engagement ring business that describes a diamond that has been cut so that it emits the maximum amount of fire and luster.  An Ideal cut diamond usually demonstrates properties that allow for geometric light plays.  Tbis phenomenon is often described as having arrows of fire from point to point. If you want a flashy bauble than ideal cut is what you need.

As the name ideal cut implies it describes a perfect diamond that has been perfectly cut. Three main variables must be strictly adhered to before the maximum amount of light can flash through the diamond. These include the stone’s polish, symmetry and proportions. Because of that, the stone cannot be cut too tall or too wide.

An ideal diamond can be just a tiny bit off. If it is a bit off it is called a Very Good diamond. Diamonds that are cut ‘Ideal’ must meet the best qualifications in terms of symmetry and polish as well. The symmetry allows the stone to gleam and produce the signature scintillating flashes that are characteristic of ideal cut diamonds.

I will try to have some samples for such diamonds and put some pictures here soon.

Cheers!