Everything You Need to Know About Diamond Symmetry Pear and Radiant cut Diamonds A diamond’s symmetry contributes to its sparkle, its cut grade, and its overall appeal. But what makes a diamond symmetrical, and how can you tell? Read on to find out! What is diamond symmetry? “Symmetry” doesn’t mean that a diamond’s two halves are mirror images of one another. Instead, “symmetry” describes the degree to which a stone’s facets are properly aligned with each other. In this sense, a “symmetrical” diamond is more well-proportioned than strictly symmetrical. The alignment of the facets, crown height, and crown angles can all affect the symmetry of a diamond. Why is diamond symmetry important? A diamond that has good symmetry reflects and refracts light well, generating maximum brilliance and fire. A diamond with poor symmetry either absorbs light or reflects too much of it. This makes for a dull diamond - and...

Everything You Need to Know About Diamond Clarity Cushion, Radiant, Round and Oval Diamonds A diamond with outstanding clarity has few to no inclusions and blemishes. This doesn’t mean you must only shop for flawless stones and nothing else. It’s still possible to get a large, sparkly, eye-clean rock in lower clarity grades. Here at Keyzar, we’re all about sparkle, size, and saving money… Continue reading to learn about inclusions, blemishes, clarity grades, and more! What exactly is diamond clarity? Clarity refers to the presence of inclusions or imperfections within a diamond. Inclusions materialize within a diamond when tiny particles of gas, metal and dust are caught inside the structure as it grows. Blemishes affect the surface of the gem. Diamonds with large inclusions and blemishes have poor clarity. Diamonds with small (or no) inclusions or blemishes have good clarity. The position, size and visibility of inclusions can have a...

Everything You Need to Know About Oval Cut Diamonds Quick Summary Oval cut diamonds are admired for their smooth elongated shape, which makes them appear larger than other cuts of the same carat size. They share the same 58-facet structure as round brilliants, delivering maximum sparkle while offering a distinct, graceful outline. Evaluating an oval means paying attention to the 4Cs, as proportions, color, and clarity all affect how the stone performs. Compared with rounds, cushions, and emeralds, ovals stand out for their combination of size, presence and powerful sparkle. Whether natural or lab-grown, an oval diamond remains a versatile choice that balances beauty with value. Oval cut diamonds have become one of the most popular shapes because they balance brilliance with a graceful silhouette. Brides revealed that oval cuts account for 22% of all diamond engagement rings, a marked increase from just 2% a few years previously. Vogue also...

Everything You Need to Know About Diamond Sparkle 3 carat Radiant Cut Diamond. Learn more Ever wondered how diamonds get their distinctive and magical sparkle? In diamond science, sparkle is the result of just 3 things: brilliance, scintillation, and fire. In this guide we look at all 3 and at factors that maximize each of them. What is Fire? When light hits a diamond, its facets act like a prism and refract light. This produces multi-colored sparkles - the same kind you see in a rainbow. What is Brilliance? Brilliance is the white light-reflective aspect of a diamond’s sparkle. It comes from the internal and external reflection of white light off a diamond’s facets. Brilliance creates bright white flashes that give diamonds their signature look. What is Scintillation? Diamond scintillation refers to the play of light across a stone’s facets. Scintillation is most visible in motion - like when the...