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DIAMOND
FACTS | DIAMOND BUYING GUIDE |
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Diamond
Color | Diamond Clarity | Diamond Weight | Diamond Cut| Diamond
Fluoroscence | Diamond Certificates |
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Diamonds that
are absolutely clean are very much in demand and are therefore the
most expensive. But most of the diamonds have inclusions —
scratches, trace minerals or other tiny characteristics that can
detract from the pure beauty of the diamond. The GIA report
summarizes the number, location, size, and type of inclusions present
in a diamond |
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FL, IF Diamonds:
Flawless has no internal or external flaws, and internally flawless
has no internal flaws.
VVS1, VVS2 Diamonds:
Very, very slightly included. Very difficult to see inclusions under
10x magnification. An excellent quality diamond.
VS1, VS2 Diamonds:
Very slightly included. Unable to see inclusions with an unaided eye.
Much less expensive than the VVS1 or VVS2 grades.
SI1, SI2 Diamonds:
Slightly included. Inclusions easily visible with 10x magnification,
not with unaided eye. A good value in a clarity grade.
I1, I2, I3 Diamonds:
Included. We do not sell this quality diamonds in our settings. |
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We strongly
recommend that you select an "eye-clean" diamond — one
that has no inclusions visible to the unaided eye — like VS1-VS2
or SI1-2 grade. Diamonds of this clarity are less expensive than
flawless diamonds, and typically do not have visible inclusions that
detract from the beauty of the diamond. But, if you'd rather not
compromise on clarity but are budget conscious, choose a diamond with
a good cut and G or H color. |
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Diamond
Color |
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We think color
is one is one of the most important factors to consider when
selecting a diamond because it is one of the first things most people
notice-whether or not the diamond is "white". View
Details. |
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Diamond
Cut |
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In its natural
state, a diamond's beauty is generally concealed. While nature
determines a diamond's color, clarity, and carat weight, the hand of
a master craftsman is needed to release its fire and beauty. View
Details. |
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Carat
Weight |
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Diamonds are
sold by the carat (ct)-not to be confused with karat (kt), which
refers to gold quality in the Unites States. Once you've determined
what cut, color, and clarity grade you're looking for in a diamond,
it's easy to determine the carat weight of diamond that will fit
within your budget. View
Details. |
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