Diamond & Jewlery Education

In order to get the perfect jewel  use our guides to learn and understand more about diamonds, gemstones and and your personal preferences.

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BETTER UNDERSTANDING DIAMONDS

The quality of a diamond is defined by means of the 4C’s: Carat, Clarity, Color and Cut. These characteristics do not only determine the stone’s quality, they can also be very useful in identifying the diamond, since every diamond is unique.

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BETTER UNDERSTANDING GEMSTONES

Ranging from deep, velvety reds to radiant blues and sparkling greens, gemstones come in a stunning array of hues and are often crafted into diverse shapes—each cut enhancing their natural brilliance and unique charm.

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DIAMOND CERTIFICATES

A certificate is a “schematic plan” of a diamond. It reveals the diamond’s exact measurements and weight, as well as the details of its cut and quality. It describes the precise characteristics of the diamond.

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Definitions

DIAMOND C/W CARAT WEIGHT

A carat is the unit of measurement which the jewelry industry uses to weigh a diamond. One carat is equal to 0.20 gr. Diamond weight is also displayed in points. One carat is equal to 100 points. Thus a stone of e.g. 1.50 carat means it is 1 carat and 50 points.

DIAMOND CLARITY

Pure diamonds are extremely rare. Almost all rough diamonds contain impurities or “Inclusions”

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Diamond Cut

The cut grade not to be confused with the “Shape of the Diamond” is crucial to diamond’s beauty and value.

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DIAMOND COLOR

Over 90% of all gem diamonds have a basically yellowish color. The intensity can vary from nearly colorless, which is preferable, to decidedly yellow.

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Diamond Polish

The Diamond’s Polish is part of the manufacturing process of a finished diamond. After the diamond is cut and faceted, the diamond is polished to achieve a smooth surface.

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