Diamond abbreviations are also explained such as the usual diamond shape abbreviations jewelers used.

General Diamond Terms

1. 4C’s – Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat are the four Cs of diamonds.
2. AGS GRADING SCALE – Evaluations are graded on a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being the ideal or “zero deductions.” Color and clarity are also evaluated on a numerical scale in addition to cut quality, but the GIA equivalents are also given in the report.
3. BLEMISH – is an imperfection on the surface of a diamond that may or may not be visible.
4. BRILLIANCE – The effect generated by light returns when brightness and positive contrast are combined.
5. BRILLIANT – A cutting technique with vertical triangle or kite-shaped facets radiating from a central point. This facet type, which gives in a considerably different ‘flavor’ than step cuts with strong horizontal facets, is exemplified by the round brilliant and princess cut.
6. CARAT – A unit of weight. Diamond size is commonly linked to a carat weight, however, depending on cut proportions, diamonds can have the same weight but drastically different dimensions.
7. CERTIFICATE – A gemological laboratory report.
8. CERTIFIED GEMOLOGIST (AGS) – A student who has completed both the GIA graduate gemology program and the AGS diamond program and is employed by an AGS member store is given this credential.
9. CLARITY – The amount of internal inclusions and outward imperfections in a diamond. Laboratory clarity grading is performed by professional graders at a magnification of 10X.
10. CLOUD – is a little inclusion in a diamond.
11. COLOR – The color of one’s skin. Diamonds in the typical range are graded D-Z based on how much yellow or brown body color they have. The diamond is color graded in a laboratory by comparing it to known master sets of diamonds.
12. CUBIC ZIRCONIA (CZ) – is the most widely used lab-grown imitation diamond (simulant) nowadays.
13. CUSHION – A cushion is a square or rectangular object with rounded corners. Cushion-cut diamonds are sometimes known as antique cushion diamonds.
14. CUT – Aspects of the final diamond’s proportioning and polishing. Cut quality has a greater influence on light performance and attractiveness than any other factor. The term ‘cut’ can also refer to the form of something, such as an emerald cut.
15. DISPERSION – The prismatic separation of white light into its distinct color components. Fire is the name given to the colorful sparks created by the crown.
16. EYE-CLEAN – A diamond with no apparent flaws or blemishes when seen with the naked eye.
17. FACET – A completed gem’s flat polished surface.
18. FIRE – is colored light that is reflected from the inside and radiates forth.
19. FLUORESCENCE – An luminous bluish hue that glows from the diamond surface when exposed to UV light, which typically has little effect on appearance or quality.
20. GIA (Gemological Institute of America) – The world’s most well-known and recognized gemological laboratory, GIA developed the color and clarity grading systems used by the international diamond industry.
21. HOLLOWAY CUT ADVISOR (HCA) – is a simple online application that uses a few basic parameters to offer some indicators of future performance.
22. IDEAL CUT – An ideal cut diamond is a properly proportioned round diamond.
23. IRRADIATION – A treatment procedure that involves blasting a diamond with radiation to change its hue.
24. KEYS TO SYMBOLS – Identifies the stone plot’s features in order of their influence on the clarity grade.
25. LASER DRILLING – Laser drilling is a technique for improving apparent clarity by creating a small hole in a diamond to vaporize an inclusion or allow acid to dissolve it.
26. MARQUISE – Faceting in the dazzling style that is elongated and has points on both ends.
27. MOISSANITE – is a contemporary diamond simulant with good hardness and dispersion. It can deceive thermal conductivity sensors that are commonly used to detect CZ and other stimulants. It is, nevertheless, doubly refractive, making it visible to the trained eye.
28. OLD MINE CUT – A squarish shape, tiny table, and big culet distinguish this early diamond cut.
29. OVAL – An elongated brilliant style cut with rounded edges.
30. PAVÉ – A jewelry method in which tiny diamonds are placed very close together to produce a solid field of diamonds, similar to a stone-paved road. A jeweler working under a microscope is usually responsible for micro pavé.
31. PEAR – Also known as a teardrop, this form has a point on one end and a rounded shape on the other and is carved brilliantly.
32. PRINCESS – Pavilion is a square to slightly rectangular form with dazzling elegance.
33. RADIANT – An octagonal shape formed by a square or rectangle cut with clipped corners.
34. RHINESTONE – An early imitation diamond made by painting a reflecting paint on the reverse of cut glass. It has long been popular in costume jewelry, and is frequently referred to by the old fashion word “paste.”
35. ROUND BRILLIANT – The traditional round cut diamond form with large triangular facets on the pavilion.
36. SINGLE CUT – A circular form with fewer facets — nine on the crown, including the table, and eight on the pavilion, with or without a culet facet. In antique jewelry, this is a common design for accent stones.
37. SPARKLE – is the amount of reflected light that radiates from the surface of a diamond and combines both fire and brightness.
38. SYNTHETIC DIAMOND — Synthetic diamond is a lab-grown product with the same physical and optical characteristics as real diamond.
39. TABLE CUT – An early diamond cut that included grinding off one point of an octahedral diamond crystal to create a big flat facet on top (table) while leaving the rest of the natural crystal faces intact.
40. TRILLIANT – triangle facet arrangement in dazzling design.
41. TRIPLE ZERO – The AGS Ideal cut grade is referred to as triple zero. It was originally a reference to an AGS 0-10 scale D Flawless Ideal cut. It became shorthand for an Ideal Cut with proportions of 0, polish of 0, and symmetry of 0. Despite the addition of the fourth criteria for Ideal – light performance – the certificate is still known as Triple Zero.
42. VIRTUAL FACET – Because a single facet may reflect light from numerous sources, a diamond creates more individual sparkles than there are real facets. Virtual facets are the names given to these distinct light occurrences.
43. WEIGHT RATIO – A calculation of a diamond’s total weight in proportion to its diameter is called a weight ratio.

We hope you find this list of diamond terminology helpful, but if you don’t find what you’re searching for, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Shira Diamonds.

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It is less expensive, even with the two diamonds, oval and round diamonds with the same cut quality, the same color or carat weight, oval cut diamonds are less expensive.

Oval diamonds have continuously been gaining attention and popularity and are on their way to becoming one of the most memorable and well-loved diamond cuts of all time.

Oval diamonds have a timeless and sophisticated appearance.

The oval diamond cut is also very versatile as it can be used in engagement rings, sweetheart rings, earrings, and necklaces as a popular choice for a pendant, the possibilities are endless with the oval diamond.

Will Oval Diamonds Go Out of Style?

It certainly has a unique look to it as the more conventional cut such as the round brilliance or princess cut however, the oval diamond certainly can hold its own candle compared to the other diamond cuts.

The oval diamond has excellent shine and sparkles as it has 58 facets, the same with a brilliant round cut diamond giving the diamond its own characteristics and fire.

The oval diamond cut has been around for a significant amount of time starting from the 1960’s. The cut was created as a mixture of the round brilliant cut and the pear cut diamond with the exception that it has no pointed corners.

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As they say, vintage is always on trend, and the look of the oval diamond will never go out of style; rather, it sets you apart from the common and conventional style of other diamond rings.

If you are not looking for a diamond ring or the oval diamond ring in a jewelry setting just yet but prefer the cut of the diamond then, you should consider buying oval diamonds.

Do Oval Diamonds Hold Their Value?

Oval diamonds come in a variety of dimensions that are often found in vintage or vintage style jewelry.

They’re not as popular as other diamond shapes, due to their unique look, but they often appear more significant and valuable than round stones

They also cost less than other diamond cuts, so if you want the timeless look and brilliancy of an oval diamond, you can buy it at a lower cost than other diamond cuts.

Pros and Cons of Oval Cut Diamonds

Pros of Oval Cut Diamonds

1. Clarity

The oval diamond is similar to the round brilliant cut diamond in which they are capable of hiding inclusions very well.

For oval diamonds under 2 carats, an SI1 grade will get you an eye clean stone for the best value; however, for over 2 carats oval diamonds, it’s best to stick to a VS1 or VS2 clarity rating for an eye clean diamond.

Oval diamonds are excellent at enhancing the size of the stone regardless of carat weight.

The oval diamond is also one of the single brightest diamond cuts. The oval diamonds are a rarity in which the unique design shows special attention to detail to the wearer.

2. Affordability

Why are oval diamonds cheaper than round cut diamonds?

Oval diamonds will fit to your budget and are more affordable than other diamonds because of the elongated shape and weight distribution of the oval diamond.

When making an oval diamond, the jeweler uses a bigger amount of the original rough diamond hence there is more rough diamond that is used rather than being discarded during the cut and polishing process.

3. Versatility

Buying oval diamonds is a great choice as they are very versatile.

If you like the look of oval diamonds but are not sure yet what type of setting you would like to put it in like in a ring or necklace, buying diamonds is excellent if you want to hold on to the oval diamond but still need more time in choosing the perfect setting to put it in.

They are a perfect fit in any setting such as a pendant, bracelet and the ultimate choice, the center stone in an engagement or wedding ring.

4. Timeless look

Oval diamonds are not usually seen as a rare choice to be used in jewelries, more popular options are usually round brilliant or princess cut hence the uniqueness of the design.

If you want to have a piece of jewelry such as an engagement ring that sets you different from the rest, why not buy an oval diamond and have it set in an engagement ring, or if you prefer, as a pendant for a necklace.

5. Elongated finger and hand

An oval diamond has an advantage over other styles. When the ring is worn, it gives the wearer the illusion of having elongated and thinner fingers.

If you have short fingers and hands, wearing the oval diamond can make your finger and hand longer.

Cons of Oval Cut Diamonds

1. Bow-tie effect of the Oval diamond

Before making your purchase of the oval diamond, make sure to check for the bow-tie effect.

The bow-tie effect usually happen when a diamond is cut, if there is an uneven distribution of light, it casts a dark shadow to the diamond that looks like a bow-tie

However, if the bow-tie effect is not pronounced, it can be considered an advantage as the effect can improve the overall look and shape of the diamond.

2. Off balance

If the oval diamond is not well cut by the jeweler, the symmetry of the oval diamond can be off-balanced.

That is why when purchasing make sure to check that both sides and ends of the oval diamond are perfectly symmetrical, meaning both sides are the same size and look at the other.

3. Flaws are harder to hide

Flaws such as inclusions are harder to hide in oval cut diamonds. So, when buying you need to be extra careful to find the correct clarity and color to get the best possible diamond.

On the GIA scale, the clarity of the diamond should be VS1 or more while color should be G or above. On the AGS scale, it should be 1.5 or above for color and 3 or above for clarity.

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Let our team at Shira Diamonds help you find the perfect oval diamond. We also offer a variety of shapes including princess cut, round, and pear. Contact us today!

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