This is a gem that is not just precious; it is breathtaking. The sparkle is what makes it sought after. Its light show is a significant reason why we adore this gem. A diamond sparkles through the interaction of the light with how the diamond is cut. In most cases, the quality and the type of the cut govern how a diamond reacts to the light surrounding it.
As light enters a diamond, it will travel through it, reflecting on its facets (the interior surfaces). It leaves the diamond as either white light known as brightness or split up into colors: violet, orange, red, blue known as fire.
What Affects A Diamond’s Sparkle?
As the sparkle is from the stone’s interaction with light, it’s critical to note that the environment where you are viewing the diamond is also vital.
- Examine it under different light sources: lighting is essential to note all the sparkle elements.
- Cutting: A diamond with more facets tends to have more reflective surfaces that bounce and scatter light.
- The Cut Quality: An excellently cut diamond is usually very bright. It exhibits a pattern with good contrast between the dark and light areas, making the reflections balanced and crisp.
As the diamond is moving, an effect known as scintillation occurs. It is seen as alternating flashes of spectral colored light, the light and dark contrast that moves throughout the diamond. It is dynamic, and it results in sparkle.
You should note that a poorly cut grade is dull and is prominent in dark areas. In most cases, people pick diamonds with excellent grades.
How To Choose A Diamond That Sparkles
Clarity And Color
Brightness diminishes in diamonds that are graded lower in the D-Z color range. The clarity in diamonds is graded SI2, or I diminish the Fire’s appearance; hence, they will all reduce the diamond’s sparkle.
Select The Right Setting
For a large visual display, a prong setting is the best to allow light to penetrate the diamond rather than the bezel setting that covers more of the diamond’s top surface.
Ensure The Diamond Is Clean
A dirty diamond doesn’t sparkle as the diamonds have an affinity for grease; hence, you should regularly clean them.
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