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Your Diamond Guide

Purchasing a diamond is a deeply intimate endeavor. Diamonds are often chosen to symbolize love, mark significant achievements, or commemorate important life events.

Unlike shopping for clothing, electronics, or cars, the nuances of a diamond may not immediately stand out to you. We aim to alter that perception.

Empowering you with knowledge about your diamond jewelry enhances your confidence in selecting the perfect piece. Take a moment to explore the 4Cs and understand their pivotal role in crafting your distinct diamond jewelry.

Curious About Lab-Created Diamonds?

Synthetic diamonds, often referred to as laboratory diamonds or lab-grown diamonds, come with various monikers — lab-created, lab-made, and the like. These terms underscore their origin: rather than being formed naturally, these diamonds are meticulously crafted within a laboratory or factory setting.

To the untrained eye, lab-grown diamonds are indistinguishable from their mined counterparts. They possess identical chemical and structural properties, boasting the same level of hardness, durability, and brilliance. Gemologists rely on specialized tools to discern any variance.

The surge in popularity of lab-grown diamonds stems from their comparable beauty to mined diamonds, coupled with potentially lower costs.

However, navigating the diamond market can be daunting due to prevalent misinformation. Visit our jewelry experts to gain clarity and accurate information. We're delighted to showcase sustainably sourced and ethically produced mined diamonds alongside lab-created ones, allowing you to make an informed decision based on your preferences.

Shape

The silhouette of a diamond is frequently mistaken for its cut. Opt for the shape that resonates with your personal style, and you'll always make the right choice.

Cut

The brilliance or sparkle of a diamond hinges on its cut. Every shape undergoes a distinct cutting process. Prior to cutting, meticulous analysis of inclusions, flaws, natural coloration, and the raw stone's original shape is conducted. Facets are meticulously mapped and cut to optimize size, shape, and clarity. To ensure optimal light performance, seek a diamond cut that strikes the perfect balance—not too shallow, not too deep.

Color

Diamonds are assessed according to their color saturation, ranging from complete absence of color to light yellow on a scale from D to Z. Rarity characterizes absolutely colorless diamonds, rendering them immensely valuable.

Clarity

Similar to how individuals are recognized for their distinctive features like blue eyes or brown hair, a diamond is distinguished by its inherent traits. Referred to as clarity, these characteristics may manifest as surface blemishes or internal inclusions within the stone. Clarity is evaluated based on the quantity and nature of these features, categorized on a scale from Fl (flawless) to I3 (inclusions visible to the naked eye). Truly rare, flawless diamonds are exceptional in their scarcity.

FL Diamonds: Flawless, No internal or external flaws.

IF Diamonds: Internally Flawless, No internal flaws.

VVS1, VVS2 Diamonds: Very, Very Slightly included, Very difficult to see inclusions with 10x magnification.

VS1, VS2 Diamonds: Very Slightly Included, Inclusions are visible under 10x magnification to a skilled grader.

SI1, SI2 Diamonds: Slightly Included, Inclusions are visible under 10x magnification and may be visible with the unaided eye.

I1, I2, I3 Diamonds: Included, Inclusions are visible with the unaided eye.

Carat Weight

Diamond weight is quantified in carats, with one carat equivalent to 0.2 grams or 0.007 ounces. Carat weight can be further subdivided into points, with 100 points comprising one carat. Thus, a 0.25 carat stone can also be denoted as 25 points, signifying the same weight. However, when comparing two diamonds, it's crucial to understand that doubling the carat weight doesn't necessarily translate to doubling the apparent size.