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Ideal cut diamonds

What is an “ideal cut” diamond? In order to achieve the maximum play of light, a diamond must be ideal cut. The ideal cut is a mathematical formula for cutting diamonds to precise angles and proportions to gain the optimum reflection and refraction of light. You may choose to economise on colour, clarity or size,… Read More »

What are the characteristics of a diamond?

The 4C’s: colour, clarity, carat-weight and the most important, cut. Colour: Diamonds range from colourless – the rarest and most valuable – to yellowish, with a spectrum of shadings in between. The only way to see the true colour of a diamond is to look at the unmounted stone through its side against a white… Read More »

Diamond definitions

Brilliance: Internal and external reflection of white light to the eye from a gemstone Carat-weight: Standard measurement for diamond size Clarity: The degree to which tiny marks of nature called inclusions are present in the diamond. Colour: Diamonds range from colourless – the rarest and most valuable – to yellowish, with a spectrum of shadings… Read More »