TRIPLE X DIAMONDS
Triple X diamond is a technical term referring to stones that have excellent cut, polish and symmetry in their ratios according to the GIA classification.
The Triple X rating is very important and rare.
WHAT IS A TRIPLE X DIAMOND
The definition “Triple X diamond” refers to brilliant cut diamonds which have been classified by GIA as having excellent cut, excellent symmetry and excellent polishing. X is the abbreviation for Excellent, so Triple X means Triple Excellent. The degrees of cut, symmetry and smoothness of a diamond indicate the quality of the craftsmanship required to transform a rough diamond into a polished stone. These three factors influence the interaction a diamond has with light. For this reason Triple Excellent diamonds are perfect diamonds.
Think of a diamond as a succession of tiny angled mirrors, what gemologists call “facets”. A brilliant cut diamond has 57 or 58. These facets reflect light to each other,
It is an incredible light show that changes with the slightest movement, and it is the reason why light influences the appearance of a diamond. The characteristics of the facets, their angles, dimensions and mutual arrangement, as well as the quality of their surfaces, indicate the quality of the diamond cut and are essential to provide the diamond with the expected brilliance.
This diamond trio demonstrates why the cut is important.
These diamonds have cut grades:
Excellent, Good, Poor
THE THREE FACTORS THAT DETERMINE THE THREE X’s
Cutting
it is the most important factor of a diamond. It determines the proportions of a diamond, its depth and the angles of its facets, which in turn affect the way the light reflects. An excellent cut degree means that a diamond has been cut within parameters that allow the diamond to emanate an intense brightness, sparkle and fire, while having a uniform pattern of light and dark areas. Poorly cut diamonds often have large light or dark spots that make the stone appear dull or uninteresting to the eye.
The symmetry
it concerns the accuracy of the shape of a diamond. It refers to how well aligned the facets are and how identical the same types of facets are in size, shape and proportion. In a diamond with excellent symmetry, all the facets meet on the girdle (the widest part of the diamond). And the points of the kite-shaped facets on the crown (top of the diamond) line up with the points of the wedge-shaped facets on the pavilion (bottom of the diamond). The large octagonal facet of the table at the top is centered, while the pavilion facets at the bottom meet in a perfect spot at the tip of the diamond. The excellent symmetry improves the refraction of light in the diamond and makes it appear more harmonious.
Polishing
or smoothness of a diamond’s surface, is the quality of a diamond’s finish. A diamond with excellent polishing has no polishing defects visible at 10X magnification. Small surface defects, such as pits and polishing lines, are often created by the polishing wheel during the polishing process and can usually be removed through re-polishing. Although they are often invisible to the naked eye, the fact that the diamond has surface defects will be detrimental to the luster and brilliance of the stone. Think of the diamond’s facets as mirrors. The smoother the surface, the better the reflection. The diamond collects light through these mirrors (facets) around the observer. When a diamond has the right proportions and symmetry, mirrors reflect that light like a dazzling play of brightness, fire and sparkle.
THE THREE FACTORS THAT DETERMINE THE THREE X’s
Cutting
it is the most important factor of a diamond. It determines the proportions of a diamond, its depth and the angles of its facets, which in turn affect the way the light reflects. An excellent cut degree means that a diamond has been cut within parameters that allow the diamond to emanate an intense brightness, sparkle and fire, while having a uniform pattern of light and dark areas. Poorly cut diamonds often have large light or dark spots that make the stone appear dull or uninteresting to the eye.
The Symmetry
it concerns the accuracy of the shape of a diamond. It refers to how well aligned the facets are and how identical the same types of facets are in size, shape and proportion. In a diamond with excellent symmetry, all the facets meet on the girdle (the widest part of the diamond). And the points of the kite-shaped facets on the crown (top of the diamond) line up with the points of the wedge-shaped facets on the pavilion (bottom of the diamond). The large octagonal facet of the table at the top is centered, while the pavilion facets at the bottom meet in a perfect spot at the tip of the diamond. The excellent symmetry improves the refraction of light in the diamond and makes it appear more harmonious.
Polishing
or smoothness of a diamond’s surface, is the quality of a diamond’s finish. A diamond with excellent polishing has no polishing defects visible at 10X magnification. Small surface defects, such as pits and polishing lines, are often created by the polishing wheel during the polishing process and can usually be removed through re-polishing. Although they are often invisible to the naked eye, the fact that the diamond has surface defects will be detrimental to the luster and brilliance of the stone. Think of the diamond’s facets as mirrors. The smoother the surface, the better the reflection. The diamond collects light through these mirrors (facets) around the observer. When a diamond has the right proportions and symmetry, mirrors reflect that light like a dazzling play of brightness, fire and sparkle.