What is a Diamond?
- Formed 150 to 300 km below the surface of earth.
- Enormous pressure (45 to 60 kilobar) & very high temperature (1500º to 1800º C)
- Formed some 3-4 billion years ago; nearly as old the earth itself
Diamond Shape
Since all diamond shapes are very different, unique characteristics determine quality for each shape. Select your shape below to learn how to recognize the most beautiful diamond. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact one of our Diamond and Jewelry Experts who can help you find the
diamond that's perfect for you.
DIVINE SOLITAIRES
Each diamond must satisfy the specified parameters of the program and qualify to be branded as one of the Divine Solitaires.
What are these parameters?
Carat Weight, Color, Clarity, Cut, Beyond 4Cs, Certificate.
Carat Weight
Carat is specifically a measure of a diamond's weight, and by itself may not accurately reflect a diamond's size.
We tend to evaluate diamond size by viewing it from the top because that is how diamonds are presented to us when set into a ring.
To understand diamond size, carat weight should be considered in conjunction with two other criteria:
– Distance in millimeters across the top of the diamond.
– Diamond's cut grade.
What Carat Weight Is Right For Me?
To choose the best carat weight of diamond, consider the size of her finger, the size of your setting, and your budget.
If a large carat weight is important to you, yet you're working within a strict budget, consider a diamond with a good cut, SI1-SI2 clarity, and an I or J color grade.
Diamond prices jump at the full- and half-carat weights. Diamonds just below these weights cost significantly less, and, because carat weight is distributed across the entirety of the diamond, small size differences are almost impossible to detect.
Keep in mind that the smaller the finger, the larger the diamond will appear. A 1.5-carat diamond solitaire looks much larger on a size 4 finger than a size 8.
Clarity is a measure of the number and size of the tiny imperfections that occur in almost all diamonds.
Diamond Clarity
FL, IF - Flawless, Internally Flawless: No internal or external imperfections. Internally Flawless: No internal imperfections. Very rare.
VVS1, VVS2 - Very, Very Slightly Included: Very difficult to see imperfections under 10x magnification. An excellent quality diamond.
VS1, VS2 - Very Slightly Included: Imperfections are not typically visible to the unaided eye. Less expensive than the VVS1 or VVS2 grades.
SI1,SI2 - Slightly Included: Imperfections are visible under 10x magnification, and may be visible with the unaided eye. A good diamond value.
I1, I2, I3 - Included
Many of these imperfections are microscopic, and do not affect a diamond's beauty in any discernible
Colour
Color refers to a diamond's lack of color, grading the whiteness of a diamond.
A color grade of D is the highest possible, while Z is the lowest.
Color manifests itself in a diamond as a pale yellow. This is why a diamond's color grade is based on its lack of color. The less color a diamond has, the higher its color grade. After cut, color is generally considered the second most important characteristic when selecting a diamond. This is because the human eye tends to detect a diamond's sparkle (light performance) first, and color second.
What Color is Right for Me?
For the purist, look for a colorless diamond with a grade of D-F for a diamond with no discernible color.
For an excellent value in a diamond with little or no noticeable color to the unaided eye, look for a near-colorless grade of G-I
Cut
Cut is a diamond's most important characteristic. It has the greatest overall influence on a diamond's beauty. It determines what we generally think of as sparkle.
Select the highest cut grade within your budget. The reason is simple: of the Four Cs, no other characteristic has a greater influence on a diamond's appearance.
A diamond's cut grade is an objective measure of a diamond's light performance, or, what we generally think of as sparkle. When a diamond is cut with the proper proportions, light is returned out of the top of the diamond (which gemologists refer to as the table). If it is cut too shallow, light leaks out of the bottom; too deep and it escapes out of the side.
selecting the highest cut grade within your budget. The reason is simple: of the Four Cs, no other characteristic has a greater influence on a diamond's appearance.
Beyond excellent cut. How?
- More stricter range than prescribed by labs
- Table size specially designed to suit Indian preferences
- Designed to ensure Maximum Brilliance and Fire
- Excellent Light Performance and Hearts & Arrows
Certification
What is a Certificate?
A diamond certificate, also called a diamond grading report, diamond dossier, or diamond quality document, is a report created by a team of gemologists. The diamond is evaluated, measured, and scrutinized using trained eyes, a jeweler’s loupe, a microscope, and other industry tools. A completed certificate includes an analysis of the diamond’s dimensions, clarity, color, polish, symmetry, and other characteristics. Many round diamonds will also include a cut grade on the report.
Diamonds are graded by international labs. GIA was the first to start certification. Famous labs are:
DIVINE CUT SOLITAIRE -- Certificate:
A Certificate from IGI/GIA is also available on request. The diamond is priced as per the DCS Certificate only