diamond polish and symmetry | certified diamonds | GemTrove {"@context": "https://schema.org","@type": "FAQPage","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "How does symmetry affect a diamond?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Symmetry reflects how the facets line up and how light is reflected into the eye. It refers to the geometrical shape of the diamond. Polish and symmetry are factors that impact on a diamond's cut grade. This in turn will influence the price of a diamond. Symmetry is an important consideration for those prioritising fire and brilliance."}}, {"@type": "Question","name": "What does minor details of polish mean on a diamond?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "During the polishing process defects and pits and cavities may occur as the wheel picks up crystals and drags them along the edge of the stone. Diamond polish is graded into five categories ranging from excellent to poor. This grading signifies the polish quality and number of defects present on the diamond. For example, a polish condition that is graded as excellent will have no defects present while examined under 10x magnification. "}}, {"@type": "Question","name": "What is surface graining in a diamond?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Above answer can be used for both questions."}} ]}" />
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