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Diamond 4C Diamond Eight Hearts and Eight Arrows.
Discover the secrets of Cupid's Workshop, the romantic symbol of ultimate car-making.
1. What are the Eight Hearts and Eight Arrows?
"Hearts & Arrows is not a special diamond cut, but a Round Brilliant Cut.Top symmetry and proportionsWhen the product is used, it presents a precise and elegant appearance.Optical PatternsIt has to be seen through a special lens. It must be seen through a special looking glass.
Eight Arrows
From DiamondTopobservation
The eight arrows are perfectly symmetrical and of uniform size.
Eight Hearts
From Diamondbottomsobservation
A pattern of eight full, rounded, uniformly sized hearts.
2. What do the Eight Hearts and Eight Arrows represent?
Extreme symmetry
The shape, size and angle of each facet are close to perfect in order to create a neat pattern.
Optimal optical performance
The precise cut maximizes the reflection and refraction of light, making the diamond brighter and more sparkling (more fire).
Proof of superior craftsmanship
Only a very few diamonds can be cut with the perfect eight hearts and eight arrows effect, a manifestation of top-level craftsmanship.
3. Summary of Purchase Highlights
Eight hearts and eight arrows is an indicator of high quality, but the GIA certificate saysNoDirectly labeled "Eight Hearts and Eight Arrows". You will need to combine the GIA report with an in-person observation to make a judgment.
Step 1: Look at the GIA certificate
Looking for"3 Excellent."(3EX): Cut, Polish and Symmetry are all at the highest level of "Excellent". This is the basis for the emergence of the Eight Hearts and Eight Arrows.
Step 2: Confirm with a spotting scope
Even a 3EX diamond may not have a perfect 8-hearts and 8-arrows pattern. Be sure to ask the store to provide you with a special looking glass to check if the pattern is clear, symmetrical and complete.
Attention to pattern quality
Check if the heart shape is crooked and different sizes, and if the arrows are blurred or split. A perfect pattern represents a higher level of craftsmanship.
Not the only standard
The eight hearts and eight arrows are"plus one."A 3EX diamond can still be very beautiful without a perfect eight heart and eight arrows. A 3EX diamond without perfect eight hearts and eight arrows can still be very beautiful. Please consider the 4Cs and your personal budget.
