Diamond Jewelry FAQ\'s
What is a diamond?
A diamond is a stunning gem used in a variety if jewels, and has proven to be one of the most popular precious gems for many centuries. Often given to loved ones on special occasions, the diamond represents strength and love, and is a long-lasting and incredibly durably and stunning stone. In essence, the diamond is a crystal made up of carbon atoms.
How are diamonds cut?
The cutting techniques for diamonds these days are advanced and sophisticated. Freshly mined diamonds look like pieces of glass rather than precious gems, and it is only after careful and precise cutting that these raw diamonds are formed into the beautiful gems that end up on many fingers, in many earlobes, and around many necks each year.
As well as the use of sophisticated machinery, much of the diamond cutting process is done by hand, and diamond cutters have to be highly trained, highly skilled, and very, very precise.
What sort of jewellery can have diamonds set into it?
Diamonds can be set into all sorts of jewellery items, although the most popular is probably the classic diamond ring. You can enjoy the beauty and charisma of diamond bracelets, earrings, brooches, hairpins, cuff links, necklaces, tiaras – all sorts of accessories can look totally stunning with diamonds set into them.
What sort of precious metals go best with diamonds?
Diamonds are very versatile and go well with all precious metals. However, although this is down to personal taste, many find that the brilliance and beauty of a diamond is accentuated when set into white gold or platinum. The shine and mirror-like finish of these metals can complement the blue tones and the extravagant sparkle and fire of a diamond to perfection.
What is the difference between an uncertified diamond and a certified one?
There is no difference between the actual stones with a certified or an uncertified diamond. The only difference is that you have a legal certificate with a certified diamond confirming the details and quality of the gem.
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.
How can I keep my diamond jewellery looking clean?
There are a number of reasons why diamonds can start to look lack-lustre and lose their sparkle and shine. Anything from dust to skin oils can affect the brilliance of the gems. You can clean your diamonds in a number of ways. A detergent and warm water solution, or a cold water and ammonia mix can help to put the gleam back into your diamonds. You can also get professional ultrasonic machines for the cleaning of your jewellery or you can go to a proper jeweller to get it professionally cleaned.
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