F.A.Q. Diamants


How to choose a diamond from our price list?

How to choose a diamond from our price list?

The quality of a diamond is determined by 4 main criteria called the "4Cs": Carat (weight of the diamond), Colour (degrees of whiteness), Clarity (degrees of purity) and Cut (quality of the cut). Carat weight is the most important factor influencing the price of a diamond. However, we recommend that you consider each diamond as a whole according to its 4 quality criteria. In our diamond price catalog, place the cursors price, carat, color, clarity, cut and choice of certificate of authenticity according to your research in order to obtain a first selection of stones corresponding to your expectations. An additional filter allows you to choose among our 4 selections: perfection offer, choice of balance, offer of the moment or diamond dealer's favorite.

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How our selections help you choose your diamond ?

How our selections help you choose your diamond ?

Diamond dealers since 1888, we select the most beautiful natural diamonds. To help you choose the diamond that suits you, i-diamants proposes four offers.

You will find selections of stones of the moment with our favorite diamond for its brilliance, our recommendation for a choice privileging the balance color/purity, our advice for a diamond reaching the perfection of the criteria of quality for the purists, and our offers of the moment for a diamond with the best value for money. For more information, please click below.

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How to choose the purity of your diamond?

How to choose the purity of your diamond?

The importance of the purity criterion increases with the weight of the diamond. Indeed, if it is difficult to see an inclusion on a 0.30 carat diamond with the naked eye, it becomes much easier to see on a 1 carat diamond. The larger your diamond, the more demanding you are on this criterion.

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How to choose the color of your diamond?

How to choose the color of your diamond?

That the term color does not deceive you. There are white diamonds and colored diamonds (yellow, pink, blue ...). For white diamonds, the color note, between D and Z, refers to shades of whites: white goes from colorless (D) to yellow (from I).

We recommend diamonds with a white color between D (exceptional white +) and H (white) because the whiteness of the diamond increases its brilliance.

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Where to buy a diamond ?

Where to buy a diamond ?

There are different types of places to make the purchase of a diamond. In this article, we have listed the most common: traditional jewelery stores, jewelry stores and online sales sites. For each of them, we have listed their advantage and their disadvantage.

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When to buy a diamond ?

When to buy a diamond ?

Simply when love illuminates your life! And the opportunities can be many: engagement, marriage, birth of a child ... All these precious moments of life can be the perfect opportunity to buy a diamond.

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How to buy a diamond online ?

How to buy a diamond online ?

After determining your budget and the criteria of weight and quality of the ideal diamond for you, there are still some questions before you can take the step of buying from an online diamond dealer. On the internet, you will find a customized diamond and the best value for money.

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Why a diamond certificate ?

Why a diamond certificate ?

A recognized certificate, indispensable as a guarantor, protecting you against arbitrariness, protecting you from ignorance and therefore from deception; because a price drifts. The certificate is the diamond's identity card. The certificates allow you to objectively compare different diamonds according to their weight (expressed as carat), their color (shades of whites), their purity and their size.

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What is the difference between a GIA, HRD and IGI certificate?

What is the difference between a GIA, HRD and IGI certificate?

In our diamond catalog we only offer diamonds with a certificate of authenticity and quality issued by one of the 3 most prestigious and internationally recognized laboratories: GIA, HRD and IGI.

The American laboratory GIA is the most famous and strictest in terms of grading stones. GIA is also the first world laboratory of reference because the American market represents 50% of the world demand. HRD and IGI are the two other world-renowned historical laboratories, both European and located in Antwerp (Belgium), the world diamond center.

Other laboratories such as AIG, EGL... should be avoided because they are not recognized worldwide, they are much less strict in their grading and are said to be of convenience.

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Why does i-diamants only offer natural diamonds?

Why does i-diamants only offer natural diamonds?

Unlike synthetic diamonds produced artificially in laboratories, natural diamonds were created billions of years ago 150 km below the earth. A true miracle of nature and eternal, the diamond carries the message of a rare and unique story and the symbol of a true and lasting love, charged with emotion, unlike the synthetic diamond.

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Do you have any diamonds that are not in the catalog?

Do you have any diamonds that are not in the catalog?

Yes, we always make sure to look for the perfect diamond for your project. If you don't find the right stone in our online catalog, you can send us a personalized request.

What forms of diamond do we offer?

What forms of diamond do we offer?

There are multiple shapes of cut diamonds. We distinguish the cut of the round brilliant diamond the diamonds known as "fancy", like the diamond of princess shape, emerald shape, oval shape, pear shape, cushion shape and many others. The round brilliant diamond is the one that shines the most and that we sell in great majority. However, simply ask us which "fancy" diamond you are looking for. We will do our best to offer you the unique diamond by its shape, size, color, clarity, type of inclusions and weight that you want.

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Where to sell my diamond ?

Where to sell my diamond ?

you who have eternal diamonds, rest assured, your investment is always well valued! Diamonds are good investments, but you still have to sell them to a reliable partner who will give you a price right after trust.

The i-diamants.com site is your partner to sell and buy gems and jeweler's jewels

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All you need to know before you sell your diamond ?

All you need to know before you sell your diamond ?

The diamond is undoubtedly a safe haven. However accidents of life sometimes force their owners to sell it. But most individuals do not know how to do it. In addition to the penalty that accompanies this sale, questions arise on the redemption diamond. What is the value of this jewel that I own?

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How does the demand for diamonds affect their price in the market?

The demand for diamonds is a crucial factor that affects their price in the market. Indeed, the demand is directly linked to the supply and to the balance of prices on the diamond market. If demand is high, prices go up, while if demand is low, prices go down. It is therefore important to understand how the demand for diamonds is influenced to understand price fluctuations in the market.

 

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How is the quality of a diamond measured and how does this affect its price?

The quality of a diamond is a fundamental criterion for determining its price. Quality is measured based on four criteria: color, clarity, cut quality and carat weight. Color is rated on a scale from D (whitest color) to Z (most yellowish color). D, E and F color diamonds are considered to be the rarest and most beautiful, and are therefore the most expensive.

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What are the factors that determine the price of diamonds?

First of all, quality is a major factor in the price of diamonds. Quality is measured based on four criteria: color, clarity, cut quality and carat weight. The rarest and most beautiful diamonds are white in color, without visible inclusions and perfectly cut.

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The ideal weight of a diamond: how to choose the perfect cut ?

The weight of a diamond is measured in carats (ct), and it is an important factor to consider when buying a diamond. However, the weight of a diamond should not be confused with the quality of a diamond. The quality of a diamond is determined by factors such as color, clarity, and cut, which influence a diamond's brilliance, clarity, and symmetry.

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