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Diamond Education
The Structure of a Diamond
| A) When a ray of light touches the surface of a diamond, part of the light is reflected back, this is external reflection. |
Reflexion |
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| B) The rest of the ray penetrates the stone and is then reflected toward the center of the diamond. This is known as refraction. |
Refraction |
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The value of a Diamond
Carat Weight
The carat weight alone is almost meaningless unless you also consider the cut, clarity and color of the diamond.
A large diamond is not very valuable if it lacks brilliance, purity and high-grade color.
However, since larger stones are rarer than smaller ones, diamond value rises exponentially with carat weight.
Therefore, a diamond weighing 3.0 carats, will always be worth more than three 1.0 carat stones of the same quality.
No two diamonds are exactly alike, and you must weigh all of the factors - color, cut, clarity and carat weight - when making your diamond jewelry buying decision.
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