Learn the 6 C's of DiamondsCut
Cut also refers to the number of facets that the diamond has. Although the industry recognizes 57 facets on a round cut as the ideal diamond, there are many other specialty cuts available.
A diamond’s weight is measured in what is known as a ‘carat’, which is a small unit of measurement equal to 200 milligrams and there are 142 carats to an ounce. Carat (ct.) is not a measure of a diamond’s size, since cutting a diamond to different proportions can affect its weight.
Diamonds with report cards
Chalmers Jewelers is proud to sell independently graded diamonds that have been reported by an independent laboratory so you can feel confident that your diamond is everything we said it would be.
These loose diamonds at Chalmers are accompanied by a grading reports from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). These reports are not an appraisal, but rather an unbiased, informed opinion made by multiple experienced gemologists.
The grading report will include a detailed explanation of a diamonds cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. A certificate verifies a diamonds identity and value and is recognized by all gemologists.
Sample grading report