IS IT BETTER TO PRIORITIZE CUT OR CLARITY?

THE ANSWER

Cut. Always cut first. Cut controls how a diamond handles light. A well-cut diamond sparkles, flashes, and shines. A poorly cut diamond looks flat and lifeless no matter how clear it is. Clarity affects what you see under magnification. Most inclusions are invisible to the naked eye at VS2 and above. But a bad cut is visible from across the room. The diamond just looks dull. Spend your budget on the best cut you can get. Then pick a clarity grade that is eye-clean. VS2 or SI1 for most stones. Nobody stares at your ring with a loupe. They see the sparkle. And sparkle comes from cut.

READY TO EXPLORE?

Browse our collection of handcrafted engagement rings.