Throughout the world, it is believed that the founders of diamond cutting were Indian craftsmen. It was they who, in ancient times, noticed the unique qualities of these unusually beautiful and graceful stones. However, the ancient methods of cutting, of course, can not be compared with modern methods that allow you to discover the world such qualities as sophistication, beauty and purity of a diamond. The ancient masters simply processed the diamond according to its natural faces, so the exquisite sparkle of light in the stone remained inaccessible to the naked eye. Only by the middle of the last century, Marcel Tolkovsky, the founder of modern cut, using mathematical formulas created the ideal form of stone, in which the most optimal conditions for the play of light and brilliance in the stone are created.
When choosing diamonds, knowledgeable people use the rule of four “C” carat (measure of carat), clarity (purity), color (color), and cut (cut), among them naturally the main indicator is weight (the larger the diamond, the more expensive it is). Speaking about the color of a diamond, experts have in mind its complete absence - an ideal stone should be colorless and become invisible when placed in water. It is from here that the expression “diamond of pure water” came from. The purity of a diamond is determined by the absence of cracks, chips and other internal defects, the accepted classification classifies the highest quality diamonds in the first class, and stones with small defects in the 3-4 class. Gem cutting refers to decorative elements and the classic rounded shape is unrivaled here.
The type of cut, as a rule, is selected from the shape of the original diamond, each of them reflects in its own way sophistication, chic and purity of the diamond. In fantasy forms, the proportion of source material that is preserved after processing the stone is much larger, so they are much cheaper. Most jewelers believe that the best cut is done according to a special formula that allows the diamond to give maximum brilliance and clarity to the diamond. The formula is calculated on the basis of the proportions of the source material, not only the ratio of depth, but also the diameter of the treated area with the diameter of the diamond is taken into account. The ideal cut allows you to give the diamond maximum saturation and brightness, due to the minimum area of the diamond receives the maximum ability to scatter light.
When buying a product with diamonds, you should pay attention to the number of faces, it must be indicated in the description of the jewelry. It is impossible for an ordinary person to determine the authenticity of the jewelry on their own, so it is best to seek the opinion of experts. If the diamond is of normal sizes, then the reputation of the jewelry salon or the store where it is sold may well serve as a guarantee of its authenticity. When buying an exclusive jewelry, it is best to invite a good independent expert or order a gemological examination. Today, a rounded shape with 57 faces is considered a classic diamond cutting; in addition, fantasy forms of cutting (“oval”, “princess”, “marquise”, “pear”, “heart”) are not very popular.
The hackneyed phrase that diamonds are the best friends of girls is not so far from the truth, because it is the brilliance and radiance of precious stones that emphasize the true beauty and sophistication of the young person. Products with diamonds are ideal for an evening or ball gown, as well as for a business suit of a beautiful seductress. They can be combined with any image, with any outfits and at the same time not be afraid to seem boring and predictable. The most important thing is not to forget that the true value does not lie in the splendor and value of the stone, but in the sincerity of the human soul, which is given to us from above and valued no less than the purity of a diamond.