The diamond's cut greatly influences the overall appearance and quality of a piece of jewellery. The cut of your diamond should be flawless, without any compromises. When the cut is done poorly, your diamond won't exhibit the same level of sparkle that it could if it were cut to exacting standards. If the cut is too deep or shallow, the light won't reflect as brilliantly as it should, rendering other qualities insignificant.
The radiance of the stone shapes the final piece and is more noticeable than clarity. Unless you're specifically looking for a particular colour, aiming for a colourless or close-to colourless option is a wise decision. This is especially true since the most valuable diamond colours, graded D, are categorised as 'colourless.' As you descend the grading scale, the colour becomes more evident. Rather than solely inquiring about the colour, a more insightful question is, "which stone exhibits the most brilliance?"
A flawless stone will deliver a more brilliant sparkle. However, keep in mind that a diamond doesn't need to be flawless to be exceptional; there's a wide array of choices for your jewellery. As specialists, we possess the expertise to identify key features when examining a gemstone through jeweller's loupe. This includes identifying naturally occurring inclusions, assessing how the diamond will interact with light, and making decisions based on the unique attributes of each diamond, rather than solely relying on statistics. FL = Flawless IF = Internally Flawless VVS1-VVS2 = Very Slightly Included SI1 - SI2 = Slightly Included I1, I2, I3: Included
A diamond's size is determined by its carat weight, which is often expressed as 0.25ct, 0.5ct, 0.75ct, and 1ct, depending on the jewellery being crafted. Since many diamonds are smaller than a carat, a single carat is divided into 100 points. This enables us to discover the perfect diamond size for you. Please note the diagram is to showcase an example and is not to scale.
Natural diamonds and lab-grown diamonds share an exceedingly rare and indistinguishable identity. In terms of chemical composition, both varieties are primarily composed of carbon, resulting in a remarkable hardness rating of 10 on the Mohs scale. Their reflective index, measuring between 2.417 and 2.519, adds to their brilliance, regardless of their origin. The distinction lies in their formation – natural diamonds develop deep within the Earth over millions of years, while lab-grown diamonds are meticulously created within controlled laboratory environments. Despite their origins, the shared physical characteristics of these diamonds underscore their identical allure and enduring beauty.
