Know Your Diamond
Discover the brilliance, rarity, and craftsmanship behind every natural diamond
Every diamond tells a unique story formed over billions of years beneath the earth’s surface. Understanding diamond quality helps you choose a solitaire that reflects exceptional beauty, timeless elegance, and lasting value.
What Makes a Diamond Valuable?
A diamond’s value is determined by rarity, craftsmanship, brilliance, and the precision with which it has been cut and polished.
Natural Rarity
Natural diamonds are formed deep beneath the earth’s surface under extreme heat and pressure over billions of years. Their rarity makes them one of the most desired luxury gemstones in the world.
Each diamond is completely unique, carrying its own individual characteristics, brilliance, and natural beauty.
Craftsmanship & Beauty
A diamond’s brilliance depends heavily on the precision of its cut, proportions, symmetry, and polish.
Expert craftsmanship allows light to reflect beautifully through the stone, creating exceptional sparkle, fire, and scintillation.
The 4 C’s of Diamond
The internationally recognized standard used to evaluate diamond quality and value
Carat
Carat refers to the weight of a diamond. Larger diamonds are more rare and often more valuable due to their scarcity and visual presence.
Cut
Cut determines how effectively a diamond reflects light. A perfectly cut diamond delivers exceptional brilliance and sparkle.
Clarity
Clarity measures the internal inclusions and external blemishes present within a diamond.
Color
Diamond color grades range from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow tint), with colorless diamonds considered the most rare.
Cut & Clarity
Two of the most important characteristics influencing a diamond’s beauty and brilliance
Diamond Cut
Cut quality affects how light travels through a diamond. A well-cut diamond reflects light internally and disperses it beautifully, creating brightness, fire, and sparkle.
Even a high-carat diamond can appear dull if the cut proportions are poor.
Diamond Clarity
Clarity evaluates natural inclusions and surface blemishes formed within the diamond.
Many inclusions are microscopic and invisible to the naked eye, allowing diamonds to appear perfectly clean while maintaining excellent value.
Clarity Guide
Diamond clarity measures the presence of natural inclusions and surface blemishes formed during a diamond’s creation deep within the earth. Most inclusions are microscopic and invisible to the naked eye, making many diamonds appear perfectly clean while still offering exceptional value.
FL / IF
Flawless / Internally FlawlessExtremely rare diamonds with no visible inclusions under 10x magnification. These stones represent the highest level of purity and brilliance.
VVS1 / VVS2
Very Very Slightly IncludedInclusions are extremely difficult to detect even under magnification, making these diamonds appear exceptionally clean and luxurious.
VS1 / VS2
Very Slightly IncludedMinor inclusions are visible under magnification but are generally invisible to the naked eye.
SI1 / SI2
Slightly IncludedInclusions may become more noticeable under magnification, though many SI diamonds still appear eye-clean.
I1 / I2 / I3
IncludedInclusions are visible to the naked eye and may affect brilliance, transparency, and durability.
Explore Diamond Shapes
Round · Oval · Cushion · Marquise · Pear . Princess
Round Brilliant
The most iconic diamond shape with maximum brilliance and timeless elegance.
4 CT
10.2 mm
5 CT
11 mm
6 CT
11.7 mm
7 CT
12.4 mm
8 CT
13 mm
10 CT
14 mm
12 CT
15 mm
15 CT
16.2 mm
Oval Cut
Elegant elongated proportions creating a sophisticated luxurious appearance.
4 CT
13 × 9 mm5 CT
14 × 10 mm6 CT
15 × 10.5 mm7 CT
16 × 11 mm8 CT
17 × 11.5 mm10 CT
19 × 13 mm12 CT
20 × 14 mm15 CT
22 × 15 mmCushion Cut
A romantic square silhouette with soft corners and vintage-inspired luxury.
4 CT
9.5 × 9.5 mm5 CT
10.5 × 10.5 mm6 CT
11 × 11 mm7 CT
11.5 × 11.5 mm8 CT
12 × 12 mm10 CT
13 × 13 mm12 CT
14 × 14 mm15 CT
15 × 15 mmMarquise Cut
A bold elongated silhouette with pointed ends maximizing finger coverage.
4 CT
15.8 × 7.9 mm5 CT
17 × 8.5 mm6 CT
18 × 9 mm7 CT
19 × 9.5 mm8 CT
19.8 × 9.9 mm10 CT
21.4 × 10.7 mm12 CT
23 × 11.5 mm15 CT
24.4 × 12.2 mmPear / Tear Drop
Graceful teardrop proportions creating timeless elegance and sophistication.
4 CT
13.4 × 8.9 mm5 CT
14.4 × 9.6 mm6 CT
15.3 × 10.2 mm7 CT
16.2 × 10.8 mm8 CT
16.8 × 11.2 mm10 CT
18.2 × 12.1 mm12 CT
19.5 × 13 mm15 CT
20.9 × 13.9 mmConnect with us to Find Your Perfect Natural Diamond & Solitare
