The Girdle of a Polished Diamond
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Buying a Diamond Ring is important and it pays to get a Diamond that really sparkles. Have you ever wonder what the words “diamond girdle” means, when you see it mentioned on a GIA diamond certificate or grading report?Well, the girdle is exactly what it implies (;-), the outer most circumference or rim of a diamond. Some diamond girdles are polished, which is where the diamond cutter actually creates facets around the girdle. Other Girdles, are left in their natural, or unpolished state, which appears grayish and lack the sparkle. Girdles come in different sizes, Thin – Medium – Thick as well as extreme sub-measurements of these like extremely thin and extremely thick. An extremely thick girdle is often applied to maintain carat weight and push the diamond into a key price bracket such as 1.00 carat. If this same diamond was cut to ideal proportions it would maybe become a 0.95 carat. The thick girdles therefore influence the depth percentage of a diamond. A very thin Girdle can be brittle and proce to chipping. We therefore recommend a Girdle that is thin to medium. For further information about Girdles and how to pick the perfect diamond visit our website at www.polisheddiamonds.us or view our selection of loose diamonds. Purchasing a loose diamond or a diamond ring is important and it pays to get it right first time – use our help to get it right!
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