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Understanding the diamond:
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   Understanding the diamond

   

The diamond: derived from adamas invincible, as the Greeks referred to it. The diamond is the hardest existing mineral, chemically unalterable, and it has exceptional optical qualities (2,45 light refraction index). Symbol of love and eternity: Indestructible Desire.

The description of a diamond follows the definition of the 4 Cs:
Carat (weight), Clarity, Color, Cut

The brilliant: when cut in a round shape with 57 facets, the diamond is known as brilliant.

Understanding the diamond: the weight, the clarity, the colour, the cut, the shape.

 

 
Diamond carat explained
  And two carats... depending on the eyes  

   Weight of the diamond: Carat

   

Expressed in carats (0,20 grams), a carat = 100 points/hundredth.

Two diamonds of the same weight often have a very different value, it all depends on their quality (clarity, colour, cut grade).

The volume of the round brilliant, which varies depending on the weight, also has an influence on the perceived brilliance. We are advocates of the neither too small nor too big, with a fondness for the diamonds from around half a carat to one and a half carat, with a very beautiful cut (see the Cut section).
And two carats…depending on the eyes.
Beyond, 2 ct and more, the diamonds are not presented in our catalogue; we offer a personalised contact.

For more information about diamonds please contact-us.

 
Information about the
relationship between the diameter
and the weight of a diamond
carat   mm (approx.)
0,10 ct   3,00 mm
0,25 ct   4,10 mm
0,50 ct   5,00 mm
0,70 ct   5,80 mm
1,00 ct   6,50 mm
1,25 ct   6,90 mm
1,50 ct   7,40 mm

Equivalence in diameter for round brilliants

 

 
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