![]() AGS is the only gem lab in the world that evaluates their diamonds in an advanced 3-dimensional system to determine a diamond’s cut. AGS triple 0 ideal (ideal light performance, ideal polish and ideal symmetry) represent the top 1% of all diamonds in the world. I particularly like this 1.253ct G VS1 as it has a gorgeous bright red ASET image and shows beautiful optical symmetry ( hearts and arrows). Brian Gavin Diamonds worked very closely with AGSL in creating this hearts and arrows cushion cut diamond to create a greater number of virtual facets, and larger flashes of light, which in turn, increases the sparkle factor of the diamond. Section 5.5 is of particular interest.Īll of the Brian Gavin diamonds mentioned above will exhibit optimum brilliance and fire due to their ideal cut proportions. The American Gem Society Laboratories research on sparkle factor, which is commonly known as “the life of the diamond” is based upon computerized modeling that captures the essential elements of what is captured by the human eye. Another great resource on this topic is the AGS report: ‘ Evaluation of brilliance, fire, and scintillation in round brilliant gemstones‘. If you have read up on a diamond’s cut you’d know that the trick for all diamond cutters is to balance these proportions together resulting in an equal distribution of brilliance vs. ![]() Antique cut diamonds and some fancy cuts tend to have a lot of fire but less overall brilliance due to the larger crown angles and smaller tables. Why is this? It’s because our eyes detect these little flashes of color better without the bright white return hence the reason why you see more ‘color flashes’ in low-light settings, for example restaurants, some museums, etc. Diamond’s with shallow crown angles combined with larger tables exhibit greater overall brilliance or white light return. To get a little more technical, steep crown angles combined with small tables exhibit more fire. It is what everyone is looking for in a perfectly cut diamond.īrilliance And Fire Work Together To Create A Diamond’s Sparkle Click To Tweet This is the gorgeous play of white light and colored flashes that are visible when moving the diamond. ‘Scintillation’ is the combined visual result of both brilliance and fire (flash and fire scintillation), otherwise known as SPARKLE. ‘Fire’ describes the rainbow of colors seen in a diamond as a result of the dispersion of light. Hence the reason why hearts and arrows cut diamonds with perfect optical symmetry (dark arrow contrast) are preferred. ‘Brilliance’ is white light reflection and is emphasized by contrast or dark areas. Tim Brilliance + Fire = Diamond SPARKLE (Scintillation) Also if you can include cushion diamonds with a lot of fire I would appreciate it. I was going through the data you gave me and was wondering if there are more choices of diamonds with a lot of fire. If you are looking for something different and definitely unique, then go for the 1.253ct cushion (I have a cushion cut diamond from BGD and I LOVE it. I would say if you are looking for the best value diamond and don’t mind strong blue fluorescence, then go for the 1.224ct. Let me know if you have any further questions. I would say that this diamond is the best value for you, while still not compromising on cut. ![]() Because this diamond has strong blue fluorescence, you can go lower in color grade and not worry about seeing any warmth in the diamond as the blue fluorescence cancels out any yellow tones. This 1.224ct H VS1 for $9,346.00 is a super-ideal hearts and arrows diamond and is the best valued diamond. The cushion cut diamond from BGD will appear slightly larger than the equivalent carat weight diamonds that are round brilliant, because the corners of the cushion have a wider spread than the overall diameter of the round diamonds.īrian Gavin’s diamonds are gorgeous and I love his strong blue fluorescence diamonds. They are all cut to ideal proportions and all of them will have superb light performance. I think all your selected diamonds are great. So, your best bet is to purchase from a great online vendor and save yourself tons of aggravation and thousands of dollars. Many stores sell inferior cut diamonds and are often marked up anywhere from 25-55%. Wow, you have been to a lot of stores! Well, I’m glad that you are doing your research. Thank you for letting me know your diamond budget and requirements. Of course I would appreciate your advice.Ĭarat: Highest Carat I can receive (I know cut is most important)ĭiameter: Can I reach up to 7.0MM getting the most fire in my ring? I come to ask you if you can help purchase the best diamond for my dollar. I have been to countless stores (7 to be exact) and I am not liking the low selection and marketing/sales techniques. I am in the market to purchase an engagement ring. I do appreciate the knowledge you are applying to us.
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