Information About Diamonds
The Greek word "adámas" means "invincible". Diamonds are the oldest gemstones and the hardest natural materials found on earth and can also be used for decorative purposes such as jewelry. Diamonds consist of crystallized carbon, which was formed millions of years ago in a crater of molten lava at very high heat (about 1250 °C) and high pressure (40-60 atmospheric pressure) at a depth of 150-200 km. Volcanic eruptions threw the crystals to the surface. Most diamonds are over 100 million years old.
4 properties of diamonds
Carat
The unit of weight by which a diamond is measured. 1 carat is one-fifth of a gram (0.2 g). A 1 carat diamond weighs 100 points. Ct is an abbreviation.
Diamond grinding
Diamonds in this category are at the top of all grade parameters and are very rare due to the perfect interplay of facets and light. These diamonds reflect light the best and shine the brightest of all other categories of diamonds.
Diamonds in this category are attributed with the highest degree of cut. The interplay of facets is well balanced and gives the diamond brilliance and brightness.
Diamonds in this grade have a slight light and sparkle compared to perfect cut diamonds and are slightly darker.
Diamonds in this grade emit limited light and brilliance.
Diamond Clarity
This clarity scale includes flawless and internally flawless diamonds. There are absolutely no inclusions in these diamonds. Internally perfect clarity diamonds may have only minor external flaws that can be removed by polishing. Flawless and internally flawless diamonds are very rare.
Diamonds belonging to this clarity grade can contain very, very small inclusions that are extremely difficult to detect using a 10x magnifying mirror and cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Diamonds in this clarity grade contain small, insignificant inclusions that can be seen under a 10x magnifying mirror, but are not visible to the naked eye.
Diamonds of this clarity grade contain small inclusions that can be seen with a 10x magnifying mirror.
Diamonds contain small inclusions that are visible under a 10x magnifying mirror and can be seen with the naked eye on close inspection.
Diamonds contain significant inclusions that can affect the diamond's brilliance. The inclusions in these diamonds can be seen with the naked eye.
Diamond color
D diamonds are the finest white and colorless diamonds, the rarest color grade, and possess the highest value.
E diamonds are the second highest grade on the colorlessness scale. E diamonds are considered rare white diamonds and are extremely fine.
F diamonds are the last grade on the colorless scale and are considered rare and fine white diamonds.
G diamonds are at the top of the scale of nearly colorless diamonds, they are very valuable. They have a slight white tint.
H diamonds are on the nearly colorless diamond scale and have a light shade. The color of H diamonds can only be determined by comparing them to colorless diamonds.
I diamonds are slightly tinted and are considered nearly colorless. The slight shade that I diamonds have is visible.
J diamonds are considered the last step on the near colorless diamond scale. The slight white tint of J diamonds is visible.
Slightly colorless diamonds are categorized from K to Z, and are considered light-colored diamonds and colored diamonds are pale yellow to yellow.
What is a diamond certificate?
Diamonds are natural stones and each diamond has unique characteristics both inside and out. In addition to size and color, the natural properties inside a diamond determine its character. The value of a diamond depends on the combination of these properties.
To classify a diamond, the four most important characteristics, known as the Diamond 4C's, are used: colour, clarity, cut and carat. These qualities are evaluated by diamond professionals and often described in detail. This document is called a grader's report or diamond certificate. Diamond certificates are important because they show the value and quality of the diamond in your jewelry.
GL certified diamonds
All GL diamonds are carefully screened from trusted diamond suppliers, all of whom are members of the Kimberley Process. GL certified diamonds are H color with VS clarity and very good cut. GLAMIRA provides GIA certified diamonds as well as GL certified diamonds.
GIA certified diamonds
There are many international institutes that grade diamonds and issue certificates such as GIA, HRD, IGI, AGS, etc. The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is a non-profit institute in the field of gemology, which is the most well-known and respected diamond grading institute in the world. GLAMIRA gives you the opportunity to order your product with GIA certified diamonds, you can choose the color, clarity and cut of the diamond.
