Just like humans, no diamond will ever share the same characteristics as one another. Whilst in people it may be a scar here or a wrinkle there with diamonds it’s inclusions. They appear in all shapes, colour’s and sizes however, they will always reduce the value of your diamond.

However, before you go slicing off chunks of your diamonds there are some aspects to consider:
-    Where is the inclusion located?
You should only consider re-cutting if the inclusions are positioned close to the surface of the diamond. Cutting too far into the stone will dramatically reduce the carat weight and in turn reduce the value.
-    Clarity vs Carat?
There will always be a delicate balance between carat weight and clarity and how this will affect the value of the diamond. When done badly, diamonds lose significant value either through its carat weight, shine or symmetry.
-    Is your diamond just above a carat weight boundary?
This is particularly important to consider when dealing with diamonds that will fall below a certain carat weight boundary. For example, diamonds just above 1 carat will be significantly more valuable than those just below.

 

 

‘Flawless’ is not a word that is used often in the diamond world, as it is rare to find a diamond with zero inclusions or blemishes. However, if you achieve this rating through re-cutting, your diamond will be much more valuable.

For example, at Bee’s Diamonds we were thrilled to help one of our investors achieve a ‘flawless’ rating with minimal loss in carat weight. Her diamond was purchased with a clarity rating of ‘internally flawless’ however, we believed that a small recut would be greatly beneficial in improving the diamonds value. With the help of our expert re-cutters we were able to improve the clarity grade and achieve a ‘flawless’ rating through the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).

 

 

 

 

Whilst diamonds are one of the hardest and most durable substances on earth, they will always be subject to damage at some of their weakest points. Whether it be through high impact contact with another diamond or through mishandling and improper care. In this case re-cutting can be essential to return the diamond to its original glory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It will always be important to consider fashions and trends within the diamond world and how they will impact the value of your diamond. After the introduction of new cutting standards by the GIA 20 years ago, the triple excellent cut diamond has become a ‘must have’ for round diamonds. This is due to their increased brilliance and shine. Older diamonds would typically have a larger table, shallower depth and reflect less light lessening their value according to today’s grading standards.