Introducing Different Types of Diamond Cut and Its Corresponding Value

One substantial factor in identifying a diamond's quality particularly for rare stones such as blue diamond is its cut. The cut of a diamond is one of the 4C's used in verifying a diamond's authenticity. Moreover, if you say to yourself; “I will sell my Blue Nile engagement ring”, you need to know the cut of your stone. This will make it easier for you to know its market value when you sell it to jewelry retailers.

A diamond's cut pertains to the angles and proportions which affect the reflection and fluorescence of the gem. Diamonds are placed on a ring and sold in various forms of cut. These cuts are divided into five types. Here is a list of diamond shapes including their value.

The Round Diamond Cut

The most basic and common form of diamond cut is round brilliant. This type of cut has the right angle proportions to let the stone emit a stunning fire. Albeit, it is a standard cut, this kind of shape comes with high value due to its ability to produce a significant amount of brilliance compared to other cuts.

Blue Nile diamond rings with round brilliant cut weighing 1-1.05 along with Grad G color and VS2 clarity costs from $ 5395 upward.

Brilliant Fancy Cut

If your engagement ring has a heart, pear, oval or marquise diamond shape it belongs under the fancy cut classification which is also called modified brilliant cuts. This type of cut still follows the symmetrical proportions of a round diamond but not all; hence, it is modified in some aspect. The fancy cut can also create higher than average brilliance since they still carry facets of a round diamond cut. For a Blue Nile ring with this diamond shape have prices ranging from $ 4350 up to $ 4900.

Vintage or Old World Cut Rings with European and rose cut fall in this category.

It is named as old world since it is common among antique rings. This cut is often seen in ancestral diamond jewelry created from the year 1900s. Diamonds in this shape has lesser value compared to the first two cuts mentioned above. This kind of cut does not allow the stone's brilliance to get out of the surface. Thus, it has poor brilliance and recognizable by its lack of fire in the middle, making it appears that the ring has a hole in it.

Step Cut

The step diamond cut has rectangular or a square shape. Your emerald cut, Asscher, baguette and other diamond shapes with similar shape belong in this class. Step cut diamond has lower prices because of its lesser brilliant quality. The Blue Nile rings in this shape starts from $ 3500 to $ 4000. The Mixed Cut Princess and radiant cuts are examples of mixed diamond cut. When you try to look the symmetry of the stone, it seems like a combination of various cuts particularly from step cut and fancy brilliant. This cut costs from $ 3700 to $ 4000. Do you want to ask the value my ring online free? Get a free quote here at Speedy Diamond. The Speedy Diamond is a diamond retailer who gives hones value to customers. You can know more about this jeweler by visiting their website.