Wofür stehen die 4C bei Diamanten?
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Das 4C-Qualitätssystem ist international anerkannt und ist ein Wegweiser durch die Welt der Diamanten. Es hilft, die Qualität und den Wert jedes Elements einzustufen – die 4C stehen für Farbe (color), Schliff (cut), Karat (carat) und Reinheit (clarity). Die im Labor gezüchteten Diamanten der Swarovski Created Diamonds Kollektion werden basierend auf diesem 4C-System des International Gemological Institute (IGI) evaluiert. Die für diese Kollektionen verwendeten im Labor gezüchteten Diamanten haben eine sehr hohe Qualität: G+ für die Farbe und VS+ für die Reinheit.
Was ist die Reinheit bei Diamanten?
Die Reinheit eines Diamanten wird basierend auf der Klarheit des Steins bewertet, wobei zwei Kriterien betrachtet werden: Einschlüsse und Fehler. Zur Bewertung der Reinheit wird ein Diamant bei 10-facher Vergrößerung betrachtet. Die Anzahl und Art von externen (Schäden) und internen Merkmalen (Einschlüssen) sowie ihre Größe und Position bestimmen den Reinheitsgrad.
Prinzipien und Faktoren für Reinheit
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Die Reinheit eines im Labor gezüchteten Diamanten wird basierend auf seinen kleinen Makeln bewertet, das heißt auf Einschlüssen und Schäden, die ihm seinen einzigartigen Charakter und Charme verleihen. Entdecken Sie weiter unten mehr über den Reinheitsgrad von Diamanten.
I.F.
Internally flawless
VVS 1
VVS 2
Very very slightly included
VS 1
VS 2
Very slightly included
SI 1
SI 2
Slightly included
I 1
I 2
I 3
Included
Diamond Clarity Chart
Title:Diamond clarity scale and grades
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The diamond clarity scale runs from I.F. to I 3 and is based on the number of inclusions and blemishes found in each stone. Diamond clarity grades are determined under standard viewing conditions with 10x magnification; I.F. is used to represent an internally flawless diamond, while at the other end of the diamond clarity chart, I 3 stands for the inclusion of a visible blemish. Truly flawless diamonds are extremely rare – almost all stones, including laboratory grown diamonds, have inclusions of some kind or other.
What is diamond cut?
Cut refers to how a diamond’s facets interact with light to reveal its internal fire. It is the cut that gives each stone its personality, and perfecting the proportions, symmetry, and precision-cut angles of laboratory grown diamonds gives them their brilliant shine.
Cut Principles and Factors
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The quality of how a laboratory grown diamond is cut is based on its proportions, symmetry, and polish. An expert cut creates a multitude of facets, absorbing and reflecting the light so the stone shimmers from every angle.
Colorless
D-F
Near colorless
G-J
Slightly tinted
K-M
Very light color
N-R
Light color
S-Z
Diamond color scale and chart
Diamond coloring is rated on a scale from D to Z, with D clear ice white with no hint of yellow, while those rated Z are shades of yellow and brown. Each letter range on the chart denotes a shade of stone, with those rated D to F appearing colorless, through to S to Z appearing in shades of light yellow or brown. Swarovski only accepts the finest laboratory grown diamonds in its collections, meaning they range from colorless to nearly colorless diamonds (D-G).
Color Principles and Factors
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Colorless stones are the most desirable in the world of diamonds and they are extremely rare. Swarovski Created Diamonds are evaluated against the standardized diamond color scale.
2.5 mm
0.05 CT
3.0 mm
0.10 CT
3.8 mm
0.20 CT
4.5 mm
0.30 CT
4.8 mm
0.40 CT
5.2 mm
0.50 CT
5.8 mm
0.70 CT
6.3 mm
0.90 CT
6.5 mm
1.00 CT
6.9 mm
1.25 CT
7.4 mm
1.50 CT
7.8 mm
1.75 CT
8.2 mm
2.00 CT
8.8 mm
2.50 CT
9.4 mm
3.00 CT
Diamond Carat Weight
Title:Laboratory Grown Diamond Carat Scale
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The carat measurement is derived by the word ‘carob’, a seed that was used as a diamond weight reference for traders in the ancient world. Carats are an international standard unit of measurement for the weight of a diamond. One carat is equal to 200 milligrams, so a 5 carat diamond will weigh one gram. The diamond carat does not refer to the size of a stone, simply how much it weighs. Diamonds usually become more expensive as their carat increases.
Discover Swarovski Created Diamonds
All About Swarovski Created Diamonds
Title:Laboratory Grown Diamonds
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Discover the world of Swarovski Created Diamonds jewelry, redefining the future of diamonds with exceptional collections that bridge the gap between tradition and current trends. From the otherworldly brilliance of our interstellar collection to the pure elegance of our signature pieces, find a style that will last a lifetime.
Laboratory Grown Diamonds Buying Guide
Title:Find the perfect piece
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A natural progression of our brand DNA, Swarovski Created Diamonds jewelry are laboratory grown diamonds, masterfully cut, intensely bright, and identical to their mined counterparts in every way but origin. Formed layer by layer from a carbon seed, they serve as a flawless reflection of nature’s radiance.
What are Laboratory Grown Diamonds?
Title:Laboratory Grown Diamonds explained
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Find out more about diamonds that are grown in a laboratory, and how the process of replicating the way diamonds are formed in the earth is achieved. Discover the different cuts of diamonds in the Swarovski Created Diamond Collections, as well as the inspiration behind the designs.
Frequently asked questions
Diamond 4Cs FAQs
What are the 4Cs?
Every diamond varies slightly from the next and has its own individual distinguishing characteristics. Laboratory grown diamonds are 100% diamonds, and just like mined diamonds our laboratory grown diamonds are evaluated according to the 4Cs of diamond grading. The 4Cs are color, clarity, cut and carat weight, and they are the globally accepted standards used to assess the quality of diamonds.
Is diamond clarity important?
The higher the clarity grading, the less inclusions or blemishes a diamond has, making it a higher-value diamond than one with a lower grading.
What is the highest diamond clarity?
Diamond clarity is a measure of the purity of the stone graded by the visibility of two types of characteristics - inclusions and blemishes.
In order to assess clarity, the diamond is inspected under 10x power magnification. The number and nature of external (blemishes), and internal characteristics (inclusions), as well as their size and position, determine the grade.
Gemologists grade diamonds from Internally Flawless (IF) as the highest quality to Included (I3).
In order to assess clarity, the diamond is inspected under 10x power magnification. The number and nature of external (blemishes), and internal characteristics (inclusions), as well as their size and position, determine the grade.
Gemologists grade diamonds from Internally Flawless (IF) as the highest quality to Included (I3).
Are laboratory grown diamonds flawless?
No, nearly all diamonds (mined or laboratory grown) have inclusions. Metallic inclusions can occur in laboratory grown diamonds. If an expert spots a trace of metal in a diamond, they can assume it is laboratory grown. While laboratory grown diamonds with defects do exist, Swarovski only uses high quality laboratory grown diamonds certified by the International Gemological Institute (IGI) according to the 4Cs to ensure that only the finest quality diamonds join the Swarovski Created Diamond collections.
Do laboratory grown diamonds get cloudy?
No, laboratory-grown diamonds do not get cloudy over time. They are 100% identical to diamonds with the same physical and chemical properties, and should not degrade or change appearance over time. Where poor quality diamond seeds have been used, some laboratory-grown diamonds contain obvious defects, such as color tinges from impurities in the diamond or crystal structure imperfections. The laboratory grown diamonds processed in Swarovski Created Diamonds jewelry are a very high quality standard and do not have unnatural, problematic characteristics.
How are laboratory grown diamonds certified and graded?
The laboratory grown diamonds processed in Swarovski Created Diamonds jewelry are hand-selected and examined by experienced gemologists to ensure they fulfill our high quality standards. Every piece of jewelry in the Galaxy and Eternity collections is accompanied with a digital laboratory report from the International Gemological Institute (IGI).
What are diamond facets?
Diamond facets refer to each flat surface that creates the shape of a diamond. Every diamond possesses multiple facets that enable it to absorb and reflect light.
How is diamond cut quality determined?
Lorsqu’on parle de taille, on pense souvent à la silhouette de la pierre (ronde, cœur, ovale, marquise ou poire), alors qu’elle fait référence à la façon dont ses facettes interagissent avec la lumière. En réalité, la taille correspond à la mesure de la qualité des proportions géométriques, de la forme et de la finition du diamant. Les brillants seront notés sur une échelle allant de Idéal à Médiocre. Swarovski ne fait aucun compromis sur la qualité de la taille pour que chaque diamant créé en laboratoire diffuse un maximum de lumière et d’éclat.
Quelle est la meilleure taille de diamant ?
La taille fait référence aux différentes manières dont les facettes interagissent avec la lumière pour révéler le feu intérieur du diamant. C’est elle qui confère au diamant sa personnalité, tandis que l’attention apportée aux proportions, à la symétrie et aux facettes de nos Swarovski Created Diamonds sublimera leur brillance. La taille parfaite offre le juste équilibre entre largeur et profondeur, pour créer une symétrie : ni trop plat, ni trop profond. L’objectif étant de créer le point de réfraction parfait pour que la lumière circule à l’intérieur du diamant et soit réfléchie tout en mettant en valeur son éclat.
Comment déterminer la couleur d’un diamant ?
La couleur fait référence à la teinte naturelle du diamant blanc. L’usage est de comparer la couleur de chaque diamant avec un échantillon de référence, puis d’attribuer à celui-ci une lettre, allant de D (incolore) à Z (jaune pâle).
Plus le diamant est incolore, meilleure sera jugée la qualité.
Plus le diamant est incolore, meilleure sera jugée la qualité.
Les diamants de laboratoire ont-ils des imperfections ?
Lorsque le grain de carbone utilisé est de qualité inférieure, certains diamants peuvent contenir des défauts apparents, comme des problèmes de tonalités, des impuretés ou des altérations. Swarovski ne commercialise pas de diamants aux défauts artificiels.
Qu’est-ce que le caratage ?
Un carat désigne l’unité de poids spécifiquement adaptée aux pierres précieuses, dont font partie nos diamants créés en laboratoire. Un diamant pourra posséder un caratage plus élevé sans nécessairement être plus volumineux. De la même façon, le calibre de deux diamants de caratages identiques pourra varier selon la profondeur de la taille. Un carat pèse un 1/5ème de gramme et se divise en centièmes.
Qu’est-ce que le caratage du diamant ? A-t-il une importance et comment le mesurer ?
Le carat est l’unité de mesure standard du diamant et le premier critère d’évaluation pour déterminer la valeur de celui-ci. Le caratage mesure le poids du diamant. Chaque carat se divise en centièmes, permettant une mesure des plus précises. Un diamant de moins d’un carat sera exprimé en centièmes. Plus le diamant est gros, plus il contiendra de carats. Mais savoir si cela le rend précieux à vos yeux reste une question très personnelle.
Un caratage élevé est-il préférable ?
C’est une question très personnelle. Si vous souhaitez acquérir un gros diamant, le caratage aura alors son importance car du poids dépend la taille de celui-ci.