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THE CUT

The most important factor in the world of diamonds is the cut.

This process is so important because it defines, with its processing, the reaction of the facets with the light.

The goal is therefore to maximize other factors such as Symmetry, Proportions and Polish to have a brilliance that makes the Diamond as bright as possible.

THE COLORS

As with other parameters, Color is also very important and defines the natural shade of the Diamond which is evaluated by a reference scale.

For this parameter, a color scale is used, starting from the letter D (first reference color for colorless) up to the letter Z.

DEF: colorless
GHIJ: Almost colorless
KLM: pale yellow
NOPQR: very light yellow
STUWVXYZ: Yellow
> Z: fantasy color

LA PUREZZA

Clarity defines the degree of inclusions present within a diamond.

Inclusions present, gemologically speaking, internal defects visible with a 10X loupe or external imperfections.

For example, a diamond that has no inclusions or external imperfections visible at 10X is considered pure .

To determine purity we use the following reference scale:

IF – No inclusions visible at 10x magnification

VVS – Inclusions so light that they are difficult for an experienced breeder to see under 10x magnification

VS – Inclusions are observed with a 10x magnification effort, but can be characterized as minor

YES – Inclusions are evident under 10x magnification

I – Inclusions are evident under 10x magnification which can affect transparency and brilliance

From these degrees of purity it is good to note that sub-grades are also observed, for example SI1 – SI2 or VVS1 or VVS2. All this to determine, always in the same degree of greater or lesser level of inclusion.

THE CARATS

Carats define the weight of a diamond.

It is an ancient unit of measurement and corresponds to one fifth of a gram. To give you an idea, a one-carat diamond weighs about 0.2 grams, so for just one gram you need 5 carats.

It is important to keep in mind that the price of a diamond does not increase mathematically in relation to its weight , for example a 4 carat diamond will not cost double that of a 2 carat diamond, with the same cut, colour and clarity, but will cost, for obvious reasons, much more.