THE DIAMOND GUIDE
The diamond is undoubtedly the most well-known gemstone to the general public and also the most consumed. Its transparency and characteristic brilliance give it a special status in the jewelry sector. A necklace made of precious stones crafted from diamond can never be matched by so-called non-precious stones or copies. To recognize the quality of a diamond, one generally refers to the rule of the 4Cs. However, an untrained eye may have difficulty recognizing the subtlety of the diamond's characteristics. Thus, when one wishes to buy a diamond necklace, it is always preferable to rely on the expertise of one's Celinni jeweler to learn more about the characteristics of the stones used.
Moreover, if the "white" diamond is the most well-known stone, there are in fact many other colors. Indeed, one can also find black diamonds which are also extremely appreciated. Rarer still, there are what are called "fancy color" diamonds: these are diamonds that can be pink, blue, green or even red. It is therefore entirely possible to treat oneself to a necklace made of precious stones of different colors, but which only contains diamonds.
In terms of meaning, the diamond is often associated with the couple and marriage since tradition dictates that a ring adorned with diamonds be offered on the occasion of an engagement. The diamond thus represents reconciliation, love, innocence, clairvoyance, honesty, and uprightness.
The 4Cs: A Universal Quality Code for Diamonds
Just as a fingerprint is unique to each individual, each diamond is distinguished by its intrinsic characteristics. These features are evaluated according to four fundamental standards, universally recognized as the '4Cs'.
These are color (Color), clarity (Clarity), cut (Cut), and carat weight (Carat).
The Celinni, committed to providing the highest quality diamonds to its customers, rigorously adopts these criteria. We offer jewelry designed with diamonds carefully selected according to the 4Cs and we guarantee total transparency on these criteria for each diamond.
SIZE
The size (Cut) of a diamond refers to the quality of its shape, proportions, symmetry and polishing, a high quality cut increases the brightness and sparkle of the diamond.
PURITY
The clarity of a diamond refers to the presence or absence of internal and external imperfections, the purer a diamond is, the more valuable it is.
COLOR
The color of a diamond refers to the presence or absence of colored hues in the stone where the most precious diamonds are those that are closest to colorless.
CARAT
The carat represents the weight of the diamond, with one carat equivalent to 200 milligrams, and the higher the weight in carats, the more the diamond is considered precious.
WHAT IS A PERFECT DIAMOND?
When we think of a diamond, we think of purity, we imagine a colorless, sparkling and shiny stone. Often, these preconceived ideas about diamonds turn out to be true.
But there can always be a diamond that is not like the others, it can have a more yellowish tint or more visible inclusions.
When buying a diamond, don't you expect to get a perfect diamond?
WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR A PERFECT DIAMOND?
Everyone could find their own definition of the perfect diamond and prioritize one criterion over another. But before doing that, it would be better to know what the criteria for a perfect diamond are.
ROUGH DIAMOND:
A perfect diamond is the very definition of diamond beauty. It is the result of its popularity, the very stereotype of embodied brilliance. The perfect diamond is the ideal of beauty, it is the ideal of the diamond, it is the top of the top of diamonds.
You may know the 4Cs of the diamond, these are the 4 characteristics that define the quality of a diamond. There are: the Color, the Cut, the Carat, and the Clarity (purity) of the diamond. These 4 characteristics have "rankings" that can be understood by everyone. In fact, the perfect diamond is to take a diamond that comes number 1 in each of these rankings.
THE PERFECT DIAMOND AND ITS COLOR:
The perfect color of a diamond is the very absence of color. However, there are diamonds that have a more or less pronounced shade of yellow. Therefore, the independent laboratory GIA (Gemmological Institute of America) has created a scale to classify diamonds.
This scale works as follows: the scale goes from the letter D to the letter Z. The letter D indicates that the color of the diamond is the most colorless. It is the most colorless diamond possible. While the letter Z indicates a diamond with a yellowish tint. (Fun fact: why does the diamond scale start with the letter D and not the letter A? The GIA simply wanted to break away from the "traditional" ranking and break the codes. And what better way to designate a colorless diamond than its own letter?)
The color of the perfect diamond is therefore color D. The perfect diamond must be as colorless as possible, so it must be color D.
THE PERFECT DIAMOND AND ITS SIZE:
The size of the diamond is the only criterion that depends on man. Indeed, when a diamond is found in deposits, it is in its raw form and in order to bring out the best of the stone, human intervention is necessary. Its role is to cut the stone (Fun fact: the lapidary is the craftsman who cuts the stones). This craftsman must take into account different factors in order to cut the stone as best as possible.
Be careful, do not confuse the size of the diamond with its shape. The size of the diamond is the way the lapidary will cut the stone to bring out its best. The shape of the diamond is the geometric aspect of the stone. (Fun fact: the "basic" shape of the diamond is round but other shapes exist and are called fancy cuts.
SO, WHAT IS THE PERFECT DIAMOND SIZE?
For many decades, lapidaries tried to find the ideal diamond size to make the diamond as bright and sparkling as possible. In reality, what gives the diamond its prism power (reflecting the colors of the rainbow) is its size. Scientists and experts then sought the ideal proportions of the diamond. Marcel Tolkowsky, a physicist and mathematician, discovered the ideal proportions of a diamond in 1919. This size is considered the basis of modern size.
Be careful, these proportions are only valid for the round shape of the diamond.
There is also a ranking for the size of the diamond. This ranking ranges from Excellent or Ideal cut to Poor. The ideal cut means that it is the size with perfect proportions. It is the ideal size for a diamond to be as sparkling as possible. While the mention Poor means that the size of the diamond is dull even to the naked eye.
However, there is also a mention "Hearts & Arrows" which is above the Ideal Cut. Discover this feature at the end of this article.
The round cut is the cut that gives the most brilliance and sparkle to the stone. For the perfect diamond, it would then be the round cut with perfect proportions. Thus, in addition to its D color, the diamond shines with a thousand lights and is as sparkling as possible.
THE PERFECT DIAMOND AND ITS PURITY:
The purity of the diamond defines the presence of inclusions in the stone. Inclusions are internal characteristics of the gem resulting from their crystallization. As with color, the GIA has defined a classification scale. Elle consists of 11 levels ranging from FL or Flawless to I3 which means that the diamond is very included.
In order to determine the classification of the stone, it is necessary to count the inclusions. (Fun fact: inclusions are not defects, they are characteristics of the stone and can sometimes add to its charm).
For a perfect diamond, the purity level must be the highest: Flawless. But to be sure of having the top of the top, experts look at the diamond under a diamond loupe. If they see neither inclusion nor impurity then the diamond is qualified as "Loupe clean" which then means "pure under the loupe".
FLAWLESS QUALITY DIAMOND:
If you buy a diamond that is "Loupe clean", you have in your hands a diamond without impurities. It is a perfect diamond.
THE PERFECT DIAMOND AND ITS CARAT:
The carat is the unit of measurement for the weight of the diamond. One carat is equivalent to 0.20 grams, which means that the heavier the stone, the larger elle is.
This criterion is often chosen based on the budget, but it should not be neglected either. In fact, it is especially important to pay attention to the 4 other characteristics.
WHAT IS THE CARAT OF A PERFECT DIAMOND?
The ideal size of the diamond is above all the one that you perfectly imagine on your other half's finger throughout their life, if it's an engagement ring.
The ideal is to take a medium-sized diamond of 0.50 carats to 0.70 carats. It's neither too big nor too small. For this criterion, it's up to you to imagine and know. Of course, if you have a perfect diamond (D color, loupe clean, and perfect size) in your hands, the larger the diamond, the more the effects of perfection will be felt.
To sum up, a perfect diamond is having the top of the top in all the decisive criteria of the diamond.
WHAT IS AN IDEAL CUT ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMOND WITH HEART AND ARROWS?
Each diamond is unique, two diamonds will never have the same characteristics or inclusions (internal features of the stone during its crystallization).
As each diamond is different, it is difficult to correctly identify them. Usually diamonds must undergo certification, they are identified, their inclusions are counted, the color of the stone is determined... This certification is often done by independent laboratories like the GIA (Gemmological Institute of America).
The ideal size of the diamond is above all the one that you perfectly imagine on your other half's finger throughout her life, if it is an engagement ring.
The ideal is to take a medium-sized diamond of 0.50 carats to 0.70 carats. It's neither too big nor too small. For this criterion, it's up to you to imagine and know. Of course, if you have a perfect diamond (D color, loupe clean and perfect size) in your hands, the larger the diamond, the more the effects of perfection will be felt.
To sum up, a perfect diamond is having the top of the top in all the decisive criteria of the diamond.
Diamonds with this mention are perfect diamonds, the Hearts & Arrows mention joins the criterion of the size of the diamond. If you want to have a diamond with unparalleled brilliance, Celinni specializes in it. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
In this photo, you can easily see the arrows seen from the top of the diamond and the hearts seen from the bottom of the diamond.
1) The diamond does not only exist without color. Diamonds exist in 27 shades, one of the rarest among them is red. The most common is brown.
2) The diamond is the hardest mineral in the world, it is often associated with the symbol of immortality.
3) Traditionally, a man gives a diamond ring to his beloved after a year of relationship. Of course, this tradition has evolved since then.
THE DIAMOND DEALER'S ADVICE:
Choosing a diamond is not a simple task, especially if it is the diamond that adorns an engagement ring. The perfect diamond exists, you can find the rare pearl.
- Learn more about the 4Cs of the diamond. Thus their understanding will be simpler. You can also choose one, two or all four to prioritize according to your tastes and desires. Do not hesitate to consult our articles on these famous 4Cs.
- Whether it is for a diamond qualified as perfect or not, trust qualified experts to be sure of your purchase.
- If your diamond is certified, insist on having the certificate. All the specifics of the stone will be noted there. It is a guarantee of authenticity.
Do not forget that perfection is different for everyone. If you find a perfect diamond but it is not D color for example it is not serious. The most important thing is that you like the stone.
Congratulations! You just have to find the perfect diamond to offer to the perfect person
