Hearts and Arrows and Ideal Cut Diamonds... what gives?

Ideal cut diamonds or hearts and arrows diamonds are terms thought by many to identify the most brilliant, best light performing diamonds on the market. And while it is true that diamond industry professionals have used the term “ideal cut diamond” or “ideal make” for many years, there is a misconception on the part of many consumers that this title is only given to diamonds whose cuts are of a particular pre established industry agreed upon criteria.

While there are some diamond professionals who argue that there should be a set of conditions agreed upon by the industry so that certain round brilliant diamonds of a particular caliber can be graded “ideal cut” or “hearts and arrows”, no universal standard currently exists. And this is critical for consumers to recognize. When you see terms like “ideal cut” or “super ideal cut” on items in jewelry retail stores on online, they are for the most part there subjectively, and in some instances there manipulatively; to get consumers to think that this stone is somehow better than say the VG, EX, EX or VG,VG,VG that doesn’t have such distinction.

Bottom line, you need to see diamonds in person to ascertain for yourself what is worthy of your attention and the added premium that certain titles like hearts and arrows or ideal cut tend to carry. For questions regarding diamond cut, terms such as ideal cut diamonds or hearts and arrows, the Nejex diamond professionals are more than happy to assist. The contact us link is on the upper right hand side of your screen.