Educational Guide
Each diamond is unique and evaluated by the 4Cs: clarity,colour,cut and carat. In this educational guide you will find useful information to help you source unique and quality diamonds. LV’57 Diamonds will provide you with the most important information about the 4Cs.
CARAT
A metric “carat” is defined as 200 milligrams. Each carat is subdivided into 100 ‘points.’ This allows very precise measurements to the hundredth decimal place. A jeweller may describe the weight of a diamond below one carat by its ‘points’ alone.
COLOUR
Color grading is a lack of colour in a diamond, the whitest grade being D, and this is D for the most desirable. However, even experts sometimes can't tell the difference between some clarity grades, so unless what the letter on the certificate says is important to you.
CLARITY
Natural diamonds formed for hundreds and thousands of years deep underground and under extreme pressure and heat, imperfections can form in the crystal structure and mineral impurities become trapped inside the stone.
CUT
Often confused with a diamond shape, the cut is actually the grading that determines how well the diamond shines. It encapsulates brightness (white light reflecting off the top surface), fire (fires of colour) and scintillation (flash).
SHAPE
They say diamonds are a woman's best friend. Each diamond has its own story and it is up to you which one you will choose. From the classic brilliant round diamond, which accounts for more than half of all diamonds sold today, to the more unusual and ..
FLOU
A diamond's fluorescence is the visible glow that occurs when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. Fluorescence is a natural phenomenon created from the mineral properties boron and nitrogen. It can occur in many minerals and gemstones.
BESPOKE
For each piece of your jewelry to tell a story, sometimes it's best to inspire the narrative. Make your vision a reality with our outstanding bespoke service. From engagement rings, to wedding rings, to unique jewelry creations, with all our experience and professionalism ...
DIAMOND COST
Diamond price is often the first thing that comes to mind when looking at purchasing any form of diamond... Cost. In the different diamond specifications, you'll see that there are ways to get the best value for your budget. You don't have to go for the highest quality to get something...
LAB-GROWN DIAMOND GUIDE
Over the past 10 years, lab-grown diamonds have steadily grown in popularity as an affordable alternative to natural diamonds. Lab-grown easily matches the brilliance of any natural stone, but many consider them to be less rare and precious. We shed light on what makes these..
RING SIZE GUIDE
At GIA'57DIAMONDS, we understand how important finding the perfect ring size is for you. Whether you're looking to buy for yourself or your partner, we're happy to give you all the help you need.
COLOURED DIAMONDS GUIDE
Diamonds are usually graded on a color scale between D-Z, where D is considered as white as possible, while Z shows a more yellow-brown tone. In addition to this, there are also colored diamonds which we call "Fancy Color Diamond" where the diamonds come in a variety of colors.
ENGAGEMENT RING GUIDE
Picking out engagement ring is an exciting step of your proposal, and it’s also one that many people find daunting. Yet the perfect ring for your partner is always out there and this guide will help you find it.
CERTIFICATION
Ensuring that your diamond is certified by one of the leading independent and recognized certification laboratories is essential for an unbiased assessment of the quality of the stone. GIA, HRD, AGS, IGI and EGL are the most important grading bodies in the diamond industry and are listed here in strict order.
Need more help?
We are always here to help, from ring sizing guides, to metal advice, you can find all the additional information here.