How To Choose A Perfect Diamond ?

“Colour, Clarity, Carat and Cut are vital when determining the quality of a diamond. These quality categories contain information such as inclusions, weight, shape and cloudiness. All of these factors affect the stone’s visual appearance and price.”

Choosing Your Diamond Online ?

Whether you're browsing in-store or exploring online, Elementé is committed to guiding you through every step of the diamond selection process. We understand that in-store appointments may not always be convenient, so we've crafted a user-friendly guide to help you choose your perfect diamond effortlessly on our website.

How To Find Your Diamond ?

Clarity comprises the stone’s imperfections, also known as inclusions. The less imperfections a diamond has, the higher the clarity grade. It is extremely unlikely for a diamond to be entirely flawless, as almost all include trace minerals or other internal features affecting their clarity rating. In fact, flawless diamonds are so extraordinary, many jewellers have never even seen one.

The 4C’s Of Diamonds

1. Diamond Carat Weight

Uncover the weight and size of diamonds. Discover how carat weight influences the appearance and value of a diamond, and find the perfect balance between size and quality.

2. Diamond Color

Delve into the mesmerizing world of diamond colors. Explore the spectrum from colorless to fancy colors, understanding how subtle variations can impact a diamond's beauty and value.

3. Diamond Clarity

Discover the flawless transparency and brilliance of diamonds. Explore the internal characteristics that define a diamond's clarity grade, from flawless to included.

4. Diamond Cut

Experience the captivating sparkle and fire of diamonds. Learn about the intricate art of diamond cutting, from the precision of facets to the proportions that unleash their brilliance.

Diamond Certification

Diamond certification is a crucial step in the diamond buying process. These independent evaluations, conducted by reputable gemological laboratories, provide an unbiased assessment of a diamond's quality, including its 4C's (clarity, cut, color, and carat weight). By obtaining a certified diamond, you gain assurance of its authenticity, value, and the confidence that you're making an informed investment in a truly remarkable gem.

The 4C’s

“Colour, Clarity, Carat and Cut are vital when determining the quality of a diamond. These quality categories contain information such as inclusions, weight, shape and cloudiness. All of these factors affect the stone’s visual appearance and price.”

Color

Our diamonds are color graded in GIA laboratories, compared to round brilliant diamonds called master stones. The clearer the diamond, the higher the value. The whitest, most desirable and highest rated color grade is D. The diamond’s color impact could be lowered or concealed by other features, such as clarity and fluorescence.

Clarity

Clarity comprises the stone’s imperfections, also known as inclusions. The less imperfections a diamond has, the higher the clarity grade. It is extremely unlikely for a diamond to be entirely flawless, as almost all include trace minerals or other internal features affecting their clarity rating. In fact, flawless diamonds are so extraordinary, many jewellers have never even seen one.

Carat

The carat is the diamond’s most popular feature and refers to the stone’s weight. Unlike popular beliefs, the carat doesn’t necessarily reflect the value, nor the apparent size. Size varies depending on other diamond aspects, such as cut and shape. However, larger diamonds are rarer than smaller ones, therefore are valued higher. Use the interactive guide below to demonstrate the size in mm of different carat weights for each shape of diamond.

Cut

The diamond’s cut is the most significant of all features. It refers to the stone’s shape viewed from above and affects its brilliance and light dispersion. Diamond cutting requires absolute precision and superb craftsmanship – perhaps it is one of the most important processes in the art of making diamond jewellery. Understanding how the cut works to capture and reflect light is the key to finding the perfect diamond engagement ring.

To bring your diamond back to life and make it sparkle, fill a recipient with warm to hot water, add washing up liquid and let the diamond item soak for 20-40 minutes.

Brush the stones with the help of a soft-bristled toothbrush. Make sure you brush the lower part of the diamond as a lot of dirt can build up around the base of the item where the diamond is mounted. Once you’re happy your diamond item is clean, rinse it under warm, running water.

To dry off your rings, you can use a cotton or linen cloth. These materials will not scratch the metal as paper towels would. You can also let your diamond ring air dry.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU CLEAN YOUR DIAMOND RINGS?

The process of cleaning your diamond rings can be repeated once a week to help you keep the oils and products from building up. However, it is recommended that twice a year you take your item to get professionally cleaned by a jeweller. A professional has all the necessary equipment and the skills needed to renew your jewellery. They will also be able to check if your diamond item is broken or has any damage that needs repairing.