DIAMOND VALUE

Each diamond is unique and reflects your personal taste. When shopping for a diamond, it is important to understand the following attributes in order to make the best possible decision for you.


Diamond Clarity

IF (Internally Flawless)
Internally flawless diamonds have no inclusions and only insignificant blemishes on the surface under 10xs magnification

VVS1-VVS2 (Very, Very Slightly Included)
Very difficult to see inclusions under 10x magnification. These are outstanding quality diamonds.

VS1-VS2 (Very Slightly Included)
Difficult to see inclusions under 10x magnification. These are excellent quality diamonds.

SI1-SI3 (Slightly Included)
Diamonds with inclusions easily identified under 10x magnification. Finding flaws in this category with the unaided eye is difficult. The gems in this category maintain their integrity, depending on the location of the inclusions.

I1-I3 (Included)
Diamonds with inclusions which may or may not be easily seen by the unaided eye. The flaws on the stones in this category may have some effect on the brilliance of your diamond.


Diamond Color

D-E-F
(Colorless)

G-H-I-J
(Nearly colorless)

K-L-M
(Faintly tinted, usually yellow)

N-O-P-Q-R
(Lightly tinted, usually yellow. Tint can be seen with the unaided eye)

S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z
(Tinted, usually yellow, may progress to brownish. Tint visible to the unaided eye, even when mounted)


How to compare diamond Cut, Symmetry and Polish

A diamond's Cut is what gives it its beauty and brilliance. It is considered to be the most important attribute. As illustrated in the photo below, an excellent cut diamond reflects a brilliant light internally streaming out and then returning back through the top of the stone to the viewer's eye. A diamond which is poorly cut will not return back to the viewer's eye but instead will leak out the bottom and sides as illustrated in the photo below.