FAQ's

What is the difference between an uncertified diamond and a certified one?

A certificate does not change the nature of a diamond in any way. The difference between a certified and an uncertified diamond is that, with the certified diamond. A certified diamond comes with a diamond grading report guaranteed by an accredited gem lab. This report assures the customer that the diamond is independently recognized as possessing all the qualities specified by that report. On the other hand, an uncertified diamond has is not accompanied by a diamond grading report, and therefore its stated quality is based only on the word of the seller.
What is the best diamond shape to go for if I want a really brilliant sparkle and fire?

The most fiery and brilliant of all diamond shapes is the round diamond, and this gives of sheer brilliance and stunning sparkle. However, this is also the most expensive of the diamond shapes. The oval is also fiercely brilliant, and costs a little less that the round gem. The flanders shape – a square diamond with angles corners – is the fieriest of the non-round diamonds, so you could enjoy brilliance and lower cost with this shape.
What are the four Cs?

The four Cs stand for cut, clarity, carat, and colour. These are all used when a diamond is assessed for value, and many diamonds that don’t make the grade are used in other industries and never make it to the jewellery market.
What is a conflict diamond?

Conflict diamonds are diamonds that originate from areas controlled by forces or factions opposed to legitimate and internationally recognized governments, and are used to fund military action in opposition to those governments, or in contravention of the decisions of the Security Council.
How can a conflict diamond be distinguished from a legitimate diamond?

A well-structured Certificate of Origin regime can be an effective way of ensuring that only legitimate diamonds -- that is, those from government-controlled areas reach market. These measures might include the standardization of the certificate among diamond exporting countries, transparency, auditing and monitoring of the regime and new legislation against those who fail to comply.
What is the most common setting used in diamond jewellery?

The Prong Setting is used primarily in conjunction with a Solitaire or single diamond application. The reason that a Solitaire is so brilliant is because there is so much light that is allowed to be reflected as the solitaire is so open and exposed to the light. The prongs are strong enough to secure the diamonds. Platinum is the strongest of all and hence should be preferred over others.
What is an ideal cut diamond?

Everyone has their own opinion on what Ideal is. Some people prefer a diamond to have a somewhat larger table, say around 60%, so the diamond "looks" bigger; In the market there are different classes of diamonds available. Class 1 is Ideal. Class 2 is Very Fine, Class 3 is fair, and Class 4 is Poor. Diamonds other than round brilliant do not always have their cuts measured in such detail because they are classified as "fancy cut" diamonds and have very loose tolerances.
Should I get my diamond set in platinum or gold?

A platinum setting will usually work best with a diamond, though it is usually a little more expensive. Because platinum is a stronger metal, your diamond will be safer under a platinum setting. The cost of platinum is about four times that of gold, but people think in comparison to the price of the ring, the difference is not much. However, if you have a very clean, good diamond, then the platinum can make it stand out. Yet, in the same situation, if you had a gold setting, the gold might make the diamond look more yellow than it really is, which is not desirable. If you are looking at grades D-G and IF - VVS2, platinum may be a better choice