How Are Small Diamonds Made?

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Till now, you must have heard about large diamonds making headlines. They always stand out for their sparkle, rarity, and value. Big diamonds capture much of the attention in the markets. On the other hand, small diamonds don’t get much fame as they are more common and more accessible to buyers. But, what everyone doesn’t know is the way in which a small diamond is planned and produced. Often used as accent stones, these diamonds are known as Melee diamonds. According to fine jewellery wholesalers, there lies an incredible ingenuity and technical accuracy behind the production of small diamonds. The smaller the diamond piece, the more work it takes during its production. So, let’s have a look at how these melee diamonds are produced.

Making of Small Diamonds
 
Before heading to the production method, let's have a look at how small a diamond can be. Diamonds in a smaller section can be tiny to the naked eyes. For instance, a 5-point diamond is just 1/20th of a carat. And, these can be as small as 0.001 ct. This means a piece of the diamond can be truly miniature with details almost imperceptible.
You can now imagine how difficult it is to produce and polish a small diamond piece equal to the size of grain with accuracy and precision.  Due to their small size, they are typically cut in either of two ways: single cut and full cut. 


Single cut diamonds generally have 17 to 18 facets that give off a mirror-like shine. On the other hand, full-cut diamonds have 58 facets and are technically a miniature version of standard brilliance round cut. These diamonds are produced in bulk in factories at numerous important manufacturing centres across the country.
In the past, smaller diamonds were mapped manually and were far less profitable and accurate. Today, to make these small diamond pieces marketable and profitable, manufacturers use a wide range of techniques and technologies. Top 10 jewellery manufacturers also invest in high-end technologies like green laser technology for diamond cutting to make the most out of their diamonds. With the latest technologies, it has become possible to cut a gem as small as 0.6 millimetres with 58 facets.
The Bottomline
When it comes to smaller diamonds, it is fascinating to see how each piece adds to the beauty of the jewellery piece. Every tiny improvement in technology can lead to significant improvement in the cutting plan.

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