What are the 6C's
Carat Weight
A carat is the universal measure of a diamonds weight and not size for a diamond can have the same weigh but different sizing. 1 carat is the equivalent of 100 points and weighs 200 milligrams. Because smaller diamonds are much more numerous, a 1 carat diamond will cost well over twice that of a half carat diamond when all the characteristics are the same.At Diamond Specialist we will match the right diamond to the right mounting to optimize the diamonds beauty.
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Clarity
Every diamond is as individual
as the person who wears it.
Inclusions in the form of fractures
or minerals occur naturally in the earth and are measured on a scale of perfection, known
as clarity.
The greater a diamonds clarity the rarer and more valuable
it is. The clarity grades as defined by the GIA are generally
accepted as the norm throughout the world. Diamond
Specialist only stock diamonds with no inclusions visible
to the naked eye so you can be assured that the diamond
you get is of exceptional clarity.
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Color
Though diamonds come in
many different colours, white is
still the most popular. Colour is very important as it is the first thing that one sees
without having any knowledge on what constitutes a
great diamond.
Truly colourless diamonds are the rarest and are
treasured for their brilliance and shine. Diamond
Specialist are the biggest supplier of colourless
diamonds in Australia, so come in and see for yourself
the difference colour can make.
Cut
The shape and proportion of a
diamond is vital in determining
a stones brilliance. The better the cut the more valuable a diamond becomes for it
gives off more light. Though there are many different
types of shapes.
The round brilliant cut is still the most popular choice
and in the finest ideallycut diamonds a visual
phenomenon called Hearts and Arrows.
Care
The hardest element on earth is
the diamond, which can resist
damage by heat or scratching.
Due to this a diamond can only be cut and polished by another diamond.
However it is still possible to damage a diamond if care
is not taken, therefore you should still be careful and
protective when wearing your diamond.
We at Diamond Specialist offer a very comprehensive
cleaning service to ensure that you enjoy your diamond
purchase for years to come.
Certification
The average consumer does not
have the ability to determine a
diamonds cut, clarity, carat and
colour with the naked eye. That's where a certificate by an
internationally recognized
grading company such as GIA is
vitally important.
All the leading diamond retailers such as Cartier and
Tiffany & Co, provide a GIA certificate with all their diamond
products. Diamond Specialist also provide a GIA certificate
with all their diamonds just like these leading retailers
so you can be 100% confident that the stones we at
Diamond Specialist provide are of the highest quality.