Learn about our Diamonds
Our genuine solid Rhodium rings are set with only the finest GIA certified
Diamonds.
Your genuine solid rhodium engagement ring can be set with any style shape, size, and quality diamond you wish.
We have thousands of stones in our inventory, we can match your individual tastes and requirements perfectly
with one of our certified diamonds. Just give us a call, or email us.
We have in stock round Brilliant, square Princess, Marquis, Asscher, Oval, Pear, Emerald and other cuts and
shapes available in a wide range of carat sizes and quality grades. We only use GIA certified diamonds in our
settings, which means you will be getting a certificate from GIA detailing the quality of the diamond you
purchased, for ultimate security. For more information about GIA certification, please click here. While you may
purchase bands directly through our website, all diamond purchases must be completed by contacting us.
The 4 C's of Diamond grading:
A diamond's cost is based on the characteristics known as the "4 C's". Clarity, Colour and Cut (proportion) are
the quality elements which together with the Carat Weight determine the value of a stone. The closer a diamond
grades to the left of one or all of these scales the rarer and the more costly it will be. While clarity is frequently
assumed to be the most important factor of all the "C's", in fact, color and cut (especially cut) have a more
profound affect on the visual appearance of a diamond.
Carat Weight
Carat is the unit of weight for all gemstones. One carat is subdivided into 100 "points". Therefore a diamond
measuring 75 points is 3/4 carat in weight, or 0.75ct. There are five carats in a gram. The word "carat" comes
from the seed of the carob tree pod which is found in tropical climates. These seeds were used until this century
to weigh precious gems.
Clarity
A diamond's clarity is determined by the number, nature, position, size and colour of internal characteristics called
"inclusions" and surface features called "blemishes". These irregularities occured in the liquid magna (volcanic
rock) within which the diamond was created. Diamonds are mostly pure carbon, however, during crystallization
other minerals nearby, or even other bits of carbon forming more quickly may have become trapped within the
cooling mass. These show themselves as the various characteristics which make up the clarity of a diamond
(included crystals, feathers, clouds etc). Clarity is measured on a scale ranging from pure (flawless) to heavily
included (I-3). The clarity of a diamond is graded by using 10X magnification under good lighting by an
experienced grader. The final clarity grade is usually determined by how easy the inclusions and blemishes are for
the grader to see.
Color
Ideally, a diamond should have no color at all, like a drop of spring water. Increasing degrees of body color are
measured on a scale ranging from no color at all (D) to deeply colored (Z). Beyond "Z" is the range where the
diamond's color is vivid and rich, called "fancy colors". Diamonds of known color are used as comparison stones
for color grading. Grading is done by comparing the diamond to be graded against these "master stones" under
either artificial or natural north daylight ( in the Northern Hemisphere). A machine called the "Colorimeter" can be
used for color grading but there is no substitute for the trained human eye.
Cut
Cut, sometimes the forgotten "C", ensures that a given stone has maximum brilliance and sparkle which would not
be the case were the stone cut for weight alone.
We use the following scale to grade a stone on it's overall appearance. Simply put, when looking at a diamond, if
it doesn't catch your eye or if it doesn't flash in the light, it's probably not well cut. Good cutting is what brings fire
to the ice.
What is a GIA certified Diamond?
Established in 1931, the Gemological Institute of America is the world’s foremost authority on diamonds, colored
stones, and pearls.
Every diamond used in our solid Rhodium rings is individually examined and certified by GIA and accompanied
by a certificate from them assuring you of the stone's quality.
For GIA's website click here.
Our genuine solid Rhodium rings are set with only the finest GIA certified
Diamonds.
Your genuine solid rhodium engagement ring can be set with any style shape, size, and quality diamond you wish.
We have thousands of stones in our inventory, we can match your individual tastes and requirements perfectly
with one of our certified diamonds. Just give us a call, or email us.
We have in stock round Brilliant, square Princess, Marquis, Asscher, Oval, Pear, Emerald and other cuts and
shapes available in a wide range of carat sizes and quality grades. We only use GIA certified diamonds in our
settings, which means you will be getting a certificate from GIA detailing the quality of the diamond you
purchased, for ultimate security. For more information about GIA certification, please click here. While you may
purchase bands directly through our website, all diamond purchases must be completed by contacting us.
The 4 C's of Diamond grading:
A diamond's cost is based on the characteristics known as the "4 C's". Clarity, Colour and Cut (proportion) are
the quality elements which together with the Carat Weight determine the value of a stone. The closer a diamond
grades to the left of one or all of these scales the rarer and the more costly it will be. While clarity is frequently
assumed to be the most important factor of all the "C's", in fact, color and cut (especially cut) have a more
profound affect on the visual appearance of a diamond.
Carat Weight
Carat is the unit of weight for all gemstones. One carat is subdivided into 100 "points". Therefore a diamond
measuring 75 points is 3/4 carat in weight, or 0.75ct. There are five carats in a gram. The word "carat" comes
from the seed of the carob tree pod which is found in tropical climates. These seeds were used until this century
to weigh precious gems.
Clarity
A diamond's clarity is determined by the number, nature, position, size and colour of internal characteristics called
"inclusions" and surface features called "blemishes". These irregularities occured in the liquid magna (volcanic
rock) within which the diamond was created. Diamonds are mostly pure carbon, however, during crystallization
other minerals nearby, or even other bits of carbon forming more quickly may have become trapped within the
cooling mass. These show themselves as the various characteristics which make up the clarity of a diamond
(included crystals, feathers, clouds etc). Clarity is measured on a scale ranging from pure (flawless) to heavily
included (I-3). The clarity of a diamond is graded by using 10X magnification under good lighting by an
experienced grader. The final clarity grade is usually determined by how easy the inclusions and blemishes are for
the grader to see.
Color
Ideally, a diamond should have no color at all, like a drop of spring water. Increasing degrees of body color are
measured on a scale ranging from no color at all (D) to deeply colored (Z). Beyond "Z" is the range where the
diamond's color is vivid and rich, called "fancy colors". Diamonds of known color are used as comparison stones
for color grading. Grading is done by comparing the diamond to be graded against these "master stones" under
either artificial or natural north daylight ( in the Northern Hemisphere). A machine called the "Colorimeter" can be
used for color grading but there is no substitute for the trained human eye.
Cut
Cut, sometimes the forgotten "C", ensures that a given stone has maximum brilliance and sparkle which would not
be the case were the stone cut for weight alone.
We use the following scale to grade a stone on it's overall appearance. Simply put, when looking at a diamond, if
it doesn't catch your eye or if it doesn't flash in the light, it's probably not well cut. Good cutting is what brings fire
to the ice.
What is a GIA certified Diamond?
Established in 1931, the Gemological Institute of America is the world’s foremost authority on diamonds, colored
stones, and pearls.
Every diamond used in our solid Rhodium rings is individually examined and certified by GIA and accompanied
by a certificate from them assuring you of the stone's quality.
For GIA's website click here.
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