Accent diamonds also referred to as diamond accents, are small, round-cut stones. In rings and other pieces of jewelry, they’re commonly used as a decorative accent around the center stone to boost the piece’s overall shine. Trapezoid, round, or trillion-cut diamonds are the most common shapes for diamond accents. These diamonds aren’t cut with the full number of facets like normal-sized ones because they’re small and less visible.
In this article, we will take a look at accent diamonds and their properties.
Carat Weight Of Accent Diamonds
Accents diamonds are mainly used to decorate one ct diamond or higher. Accent diamonds rarely weigh more than 0.25 carats, and the majority of them are just under 0.10 carats in weight. It’s important to check the sizes of the accent stones on your ring if they’re supposed to look uniform. The diamonds will never match perfectly, but they should give the illusion of uniformity when viewed at a normal distance with the naked eye.
Clarity And Color Of Accent Diamonds
Slightly Included (SI) and Internally Flawless (IF) diamonds are the most common accent diamond grades. As a result, they will have some visible inclusions under magnification and will be less expensive than crystals with a high degree of clarity.
Accent diamonds, on the other hand, are so small that their inclusions are difficult to detect with the naked eye, which is why jewelers prefer to use such inexpensive stones as accents. The color of accent diamonds is typically described as “nearly colorless.” These stones will not be completely colorless, but they can keep the center stone and setting from looking yellow. Understand that completely colorless stones are very rare and can therefore be much costly.
Tips to Buy Accent Diamonds
Ask about the quality characteristics of accent diamonds when purchasing jewelry with them. If you don’t ask, jewelers may not spend much time on accents.
If the diamond accents are larger, you should also use a loupe to examine them. Check to see if they are damaged or have inclusions that can affect the overall appearance of the jewelry.
You will never wish to have a setting where you can see darker and lighter spots as some of the accent stones are yellower than the others. Therefore, make sure the color and clarity of the accent stones are consistent throughout the ring.