Diamonds
Clarity: - The internal characteristic or inclusions will be observed under a high powered gemological
microscope and a plot diagram will show the location and type of inclusion. A clarity grade using the GIA
clarity grading system will be assigned and noted in the report.
Color analysis: The amount of inherent color in your diamond will be evaluated and compared to GIA
master graded diamonds under proper daylight diamond grading lamps. A letter grade for your color type
using the GIA color grading system will be assigned and noted in the report. I have a full set of master
graded diamonds for comparison, graded and certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
Carat Weight: If your diamond is mounted, the carat weight is estimated by using a standard formula for the
type of cut for your stone. If your stone un-mounted, it is directly weighed on a digital carat weight scale. The
weight is noted in the report.
Cutting Proportions: The cutting proportions of your diamond are evaluated. This includes, measurements
of the diameter or length & width, along with the depth of your diamond. Depth%, Table%, Crown Angle, and
Girdle Thickness are evaluated and noted in the final report.
Finish: Symmetry and Polish will be assessed and given a grade of Poor to Excellent and noted in the
report.
Cut Grade: A cutting class is assigned based on the stones cutting proportions and is noted in the report.
Fluorescence: Your diamond will be tested for a reaction to long wave and short wave ultra violet light. The
findings will be noted in the report.
Enhancements: Any and all enhancements that are detectable by gemological testing will be noted in the
report.
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microscope and a plot diagram will show the location and type of inclusion. A clarity grade using the GIA
clarity grading system will be assigned and noted in the report.
Color analysis: The amount of inherent color in your diamond will be evaluated and compared to GIA
master graded diamonds under proper daylight diamond grading lamps. A letter grade for your color type
using the GIA color grading system will be assigned and noted in the report. I have a full set of master
graded diamonds for comparison, graded and certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
Carat Weight: If your diamond is mounted, the carat weight is estimated by using a standard formula for the
type of cut for your stone. If your stone un-mounted, it is directly weighed on a digital carat weight scale. The
weight is noted in the report.
Cutting Proportions: The cutting proportions of your diamond are evaluated. This includes, measurements
of the diameter or length & width, along with the depth of your diamond. Depth%, Table%, Crown Angle, and
Girdle Thickness are evaluated and noted in the final report.
Finish: Symmetry and Polish will be assessed and given a grade of Poor to Excellent and noted in the
report.
Cut Grade: A cutting class is assigned based on the stones cutting proportions and is noted in the report.
Fluorescence: Your diamond will be tested for a reaction to long wave and short wave ultra violet light. The
findings will be noted in the report.
Enhancements: Any and all enhancements that are detectable by gemological testing will be noted in the
report.
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