Since all diamond shapes are very different, unique characteristics determine quality for each shape. Select your shape below to learn how to recognise the most beautiful diamond. ROUND The round brilliant cut diamond is by far the most popular and most researched diamond shape available today. For almost 100 years, diamond cutters have been using advanced theories of light behaviour…
Diamonds are graded on a scale of D to Z. D colour diamonds are totally without colour while Z diamonds are a light yellow shade. Whilst many diamonds appear to be colourless, very close examination of every stone highlights subtle comparisons in the shades of their colour. No one diamond is ever the same. Truly colourless diamonds are always treasured…
The clarity of a diamond refers to the number of inclusions some call ‘natures fingerprints’. These marks may not be visible to the naked eye, but under a jeweller’s loupe, marks can be identified as tiny crystals, clouds or feathers. The positions of such inclusions affect the value of a diamond. The less inclusions within the diamond, the more valuable…
The way a diamond has been cut indicates its physical shape. The cut of a diamond is the only one of the 4Cs that is not determined by nature. The intricate operation of transforming a rough stone to a uniquely cut and polished diamond is a lengthy and challenging process. Each stone has to be examined thoroughly before a skilled…
The weight of a diamond is measured in Carats. The word “carat” comes from the carob tree, whose seeds were used as the standard of weighing precious stones. Carat is often confused with size even though it is actually a measure of weight. It is important to know that 1 carat is equivalent to 200 milligrams. It can also be…