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DIAMOND
EDUCATION
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Diamond
A Diamond, you
know that it sparkles and it is every girl’s best
friend. They are the hardest natural substance known to
mankind. They have brilliance and fire, so they are valuable
and have made quintessential symbol of timeless, enduring
love. It is a crystal, entirely made up of carbon atom that
are cubic or matrix. The simplest of all gemstones, a diamond
consists pure crystallized carbon. It begins to crystallize
beneath the earth’s surface among a mixture of liquids,
gases and crystals.
When the crystal
forms without any interference, is a pure and perfectly
formed octahedral shape. Once it emerges from the earth,
the resulting form and characteristics help to determine
the shape, colour and clarity of what the gem will have.
The composition of diamonds molecules and its structure
makes it so unique and thus gives all qualities that we
think of diamond. The hardness of diamond rates 10 on Mohs
scale, which means that it is extremely resistant to scratches,
it is several times harder than more commonly known as ruby
and sapphire.
The uniqueness
of diamond characteristics go beyond what you can see with
your eyes. They do not easily break or crack as diamonds
are very tough, thus are extremely resistant to heat and
chemicals. Thus it has very fiery sparkling flashes of light
transferred from it and thus the superior brilliancy and
dispersion that proves the hardness of the gem.
Diamond Shape
The first step
in choosing a diamond often involves selecting your favorite
(or her favorite) shape. Do not confuse cut with shape,
cut is what determines how well-cut your diamond is, where
as diamond shape is the shape it was cut into.
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Round
The most basic of diamonds, and the only shape
not considered "fancy," this shape is
very much how it sounds – a rounded diamond
in the shape of a circle.
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Princess
A square cut diamond that has refractive properties
almost near round brilliant. Arguably the most
popular shape, this squared diamond has only grown
in popularity while still being a relatively new
shape
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Marquise
Long and slender, this shape, originally commissioned
by Louis XIV of France, is wonderful for maximizing
the carat within the setting. The marquise shape
will accentuate the length of the fingers and
works well on a person with longer fingers
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Emerald
A rectangular shaped diamond, this shape is reflective
of a classic and aristocratic elegance
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Pear
Mostly used in pendants, the pear shape diamond
is shaped in a tear drop shape and has fairly
good proportions to refract light well
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Heart
Essentially a pear shaped diamond with a cleft
at the top, the heart shaped diamond is the ultimate
symbol of romance. This shaped diamond is frequently
seen in pendants but is more than acceptable as
a choice in a ring
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Oval
The most basic of diamonds, and the only shape
not considered "fancy," this shape is
very much how it sounds – a rounded diamond
in the shape of a circle
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Radiant
This square or rectangular shaped diamond does
an excellent job of combining the elegant and
classic appeal of the emerald shape with the brilliance
of the round shape
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Diamond Carat
A carat is a measurement
used to signify the weight of the diamond. It is the most
precise of the four C's. Diamonds are weighed in metric
carats. One carat equals 1/5 gram or approximately 0.007
ounces. It takes a little over 142 carats to equal 1 ounce.
Every carat is divided into 100 points. Therefore, a 50-point
diamond is also called a ½ carat. Diamond weight
is so precise that polished diamonds are weighed to a thousandth
of a carat and then rounded off to the nearest hundredth
(point). Diamonds weighing less than 20 points are often
called melee. Another term often used is grain or grainer
A grain equals
one-quarter (0.25) of a carat. For example, a 75-point diamond
would be called in the trade a three grainer and a one-carat
stone may be called a four grainer. Loose stones are weighed
directly on a scale but mounted stones can only be estimated
by plugging their measurements into a mathematical equation.
Another quick way of estimating mounted round diamonds is
by measuring the diameter of the diamond and comparing it
to a size chart.
Diamond Colour
Most people think
all diamonds are colour less. In fact, diamonds come in
every colour of the rainbow. With the exception of these
rare Colours, Colour less diamonds command the highest prices.
The diamond is the only gem in which the less colour it
possesses the higher its value. This is due to the rarity
of colour less (white) diamonds. A totally colour less diamond
allows light to pass through and be transformed into a magnificent
rainbow of colour s also known as fire.
Colour Chart
Diamonds in the
normal colour range are graded by how closely they achieve
absolute colour lessness. Most diamonds usually have a slight
trace of yellow, brown or gray. In the late 1950s the Gemological
Institute of America (G.I.A) developed a system using an
alphabetical letter to indicate the depth of colour in a
diamond. G.I.A assigned D the best colour . Colour s range
from D (colour less) to Z (light yellow).
To colour grade
a diamond the stone is compared to diamonds of known colour
. These stones are called masters. The highest master stone
is an E. Any diamond better than the E master is a D. Each
letter grade encompasses a range of colours rather than
one specific colour . There is no one exact colour . For
example, an H colour diamond can be a good H, very close
to the H master, or it can be a bad H, very close to the
I master. As long as a diamond is between the H and I master
stones, it is considered an H stone.
The difference between each master
is minute. Mounted diamonds cannot be graded as consistently
as loose stones. This is due to the light reflected from
its mounting. Without master stones and a proper grading
environment a loose diamond can only be approximated to
within two grades. A mounted stone can only be approximated
to within three or four grades. Even experienced diamond
graders have a difficult time distinguishing between any
one colour grades without the proper grading environment.
Diamond clarity
Clarity is a combination
of how many inclusions occur within a diamond and how noticeable
they are. Most diamonds contain blemishes on the outside
of the diamond or inclusions trapped inside the diamond.
These inclusions are what distinguish a single diamond from
every other diamond. While determining the diamond's clarity
grade the following are considered: Size - How small or
large is the inclusion? Position - Where in the stone is
the inclusion? colour - How light or dark is the inclusion?
Number - How many inclusions are there in the diamond ?
Relief - How thick or thin is the inclusion? Nature - What
type of inclusion is it?
Clarity Grades
Clarity grades
range from flawless for a perfectly clean diamond even under
a 10 - power microscope to an I3 stone where the diamond
is so full of inclusions it is both ugly and breakable.
The cleaner the diamond the rarer and more expensive it
will be.
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Clarity
Grades
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Description
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FL
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Flawless
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No
internal or external flaws
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IF
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Internally
flawless
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No
internal flaws, slight external blemishes
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VVS1,
VVS2
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Very
very slight inclusions
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Very
difficult for a professional to see under 10X
magnification
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VS1,
VS2
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Very
slight inclusions
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Difficult
to see under 10X magnification
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SI1,
SI2, SI3
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Slight
inclusions
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Easy
for a professional to see under 10X magnification,
might be visible to the naked eye
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I1,
I2, I3
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Included
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Inclusions
that are visible to the naked eye
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Diamond Cut
Cut is the human
contribution to a diamond's beauty, brilliance and fire.
The way a diamond is cut can affect all of the other C's.
A well-cut diamond will allow light to enter the stone,
bounce off the internal facets and be reflected back through
the top, creating the brilliance and fire only a diamond
can. Diamonds can be cut to virtually any shape and size.
Some popular diamond cuts include round, oval, marquise,
pear, heart, emerald, princess and radiant. There is no
doubt that round brilliant is the most popular cut today
A diamond is divided in to three section a)The crown The
upper section of the diamond;
b) The Girdle The rim separating the crown (top) from the
pavilion (bottom) and;
c)The Pavilion The lower section of the diamond
Diamond care
Diamond is a valuable investment, so you will properly take
care of the precious gem to make it last forever. Here are
the basic tips to take care of your valuable so it looks
the best.
A precious gem should be kept clean and carefully stored
when it is not in use. You may wear your diamond studded
jewellery the whole day but you must be always aware of
its care.
- Avoid
wearing diamond jewellery at home especially doing
house hold work, or any kind of work which needs effort.
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to it that when you are doing house related work the
jewellery should nit come in contact with bleach or
any acidic solution.
- If
you observe that the studded diamond in your jewellery
is loose, or it’s moving then recommend the
jewellery to a professional jeweler
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is said that diamond cuts diamond itself, see that
while the jewellery is not used you carefully place
it in a fabric lined box or those can be separated
because it may damage the other jewellery.
For
UK and Rest of Europe
All prices displayed are inclusive of VAT.
NO EXTRA CHARGES.
For Customers outside Europe
If you live outside European Union,these
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Established Jeweller
Absolute Diamonds is an online EBay store
of UK's leading manufacturer and wholesaler
of diamond jewellery located in famous
Hatton Garden, London. We are a business
with a worldwide reputation of unparalleled
service and decades of experience in diamonds.
Direct
From Manufacturer
By buying direct from the manufacturer
you are eliminating the traditional layers
of diamond dealers, diamond wholesalers
and high street jewellers, thus saving
you up to 50% from high street prices
and also 20% less than other internet
stores.
Outstanding
Quality
Our standards of quality ensure that when
you shop Absolute Diamonds for diamonds,
you're getting a manageable selection
of diamonds. You won't spend a lot of
time sifting through jewellery that is
not right for you, and we're confident
you won't find better quality diamond
jewellery for the price. All our jewellery
is hallmarked as per the UK hallmarking
Law.
14
Days Returns
Our sole purpose is to make sure that
you are happy. If, for any reason, you
are not completely satisfied with any
jewellery purchase from Absolute Diamonds,
we'll gladly refund your money, no questions
asked.
Free
Shipping Worldwide
We are extremely pleased to offer FREE
Delivery WORLDWIDE! Yes, you don't pay
absolutely anything.
Jewellery
Viewing
We appreciate that not everybody is comfortable
buying high value jewellery online without
viewing. Hence,we offer you an opportunity
to arrange an appointment and view our
fascinating collection of fine diamond
jewellery at our Hatton Garden premises.
Mail us to book an appointment.
Well-informed
Purchase
You can start at your own pace online
with our easy-to-read Education pages,
or get assistance by emailing our jewellery
experts. Our Diamond & Jewellery Consultants
are ready to answer your questions, and
help you find the perfect diamond.
Secure
Shopping
Your purchase is secure as you order through
the safe EBay platform .Orders are shipped
via Royal Mail Special Delivery or FedEx®
for International shipments and are insured
all the way to your doorstep. Our 14-Day
Return Policy gives you plenty of time
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We accept following payment methods:-
Paypal - our paypal id is - absolute@naicejewels.com
Cards - We accept all major Credit/Debit
Cards
Cheques - (please allow 4 to 5 working
days for clearance)
Bank Transfer BACS or CHAPS (normally
takes 2 to 3 days for transfer if not
HSBC bank)
Bank Deposit to our account (this shows
up instantly)
Wire Transfer - International buyer
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14
DAYS HASSLE FREE RETURN
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We
are pleased to announce that we offer
a 14 DAY HASSLE FREE, FULL REFUND with
no fine prints, for that extra peace of
mind! Please note that items need to be
returned in their original condition,
with security tag still attached, in order
for the Full Refund Policy to be applicable.
We are certain you will be happy with
your purchase from Absolute Diamonds,
however, if you find that your item does
not meet your requirements we offer a
choice of options:-
1.You may exchange, we have 100's of items
in stock so u may select the one u like
most, alternatively we can make to order.
2.You may decide that you would prefer
to have a different clarity/colour diamond
and so we can upgrade the same for you.
With both of these options prices are
on request.
3.Lastly, we offer a complete FULL
REFUND with no fine prints. Please ensure
that in order to be eligible for full
refund item is returned in its original
condition- i.e. not resized, and with
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WORLDWIDE
SHIPPING & POSTAGE
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This
is a catalogue item so we will manufacture
as per your size and shall be ready for
shipment within 2-3 weeks.
If you are looking for a quicker delivery
then please browse through our Auction
Items which can be delivered within
2-3 working days.
Shipments within UK are through Royal
Mail next day special delivery.
Overseas Shipments are normally done by
"Royal Mail international signed
for" which takes 3-4 weeks depending
on the destination.
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AUSTRALIA
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EUROPE
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WORLDWIDE
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Shipping
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FREE
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Duration
In-Stock
Products
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working days
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working days
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working days
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Made
to order
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Shipping
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Duration
In-Stock Products
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Working Days
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to Order
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CANADIAN
BUYERS - Please note that we will ship
to Canada only by FEDEX as our regular
Royal mail posts is not guaranteed to
reach you. FedEx costs- £40
For FedEx shipments we will need your
contact no. and complete postal address
to fill the FedEx forms. WE CANNOT SHIP
TO P.O. BOX ADDRESS THROUGH FEDEX.
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All
our diamonds are conflict free diamonds.
Conflict diamonds are diamonds that originate
from areas controlled by forces or factions
opposed to legitimate and internationally
recognized governments.
A diamond is a conflict-free diamond if
its profit is not used to fund war, and
it is mined and produced under ethical
conditions."
We
at Absolute Diamonds treat the issue of
conflict free diamonds very seriously
and pledge:
We strive to assure that we only sell
non-conflict diamonds.
Diamonds are a symbol of love and we want
our customers to have confidence that
we are using our best efforts to both
bar conflict diamonds from our inventory
and sell diamonds and diamond jewelry
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We guarantee all our products are 100%
genuine and real diamonds. Hallmarked
gold will take off your concerns on the
gold purity.
Regarding diamonds, we never use clarity
enhanced or lab treated ones so you can
be rest assured all are mined and natural.
Also, all diamonds are appraised by our
in-house experts using latest tools which
enable them to provide the most exact
grading.
We
are a business with a worldwide reputation
of unparalleled service and decades of
experience in diamonds and would make
sure you are happy with the purchase.…
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