Clarity Principles and Factors
The clarity of a laboratory grown diamond is determined by its flaws. Every stone has inclusions and blemishes that give it unique character and charm, many of which are only visible under a microscope. The diamond clarity scale ranges from Flawless (FL) to Included (I3). At the lower end of the scale, inclusions may affect the diamond’s transparency, brilliance, and durability.
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
Laboratory Grown Diamond Clarity Chart
Title:Diamond clarity scale and grades
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The diamond clarity scale is used to indicate the purity of a stone based on two naturally occurring characteristics: inclusions and blemishes. The number, nature, size, and location of external (blemishes) and internal (inclusions) features determine a diamond’s clarity rating. Diamond clarity grades are decided under standard viewing conditions with 10x magnification. IF is used to signify an internally flawless diamond while I3 stands for a diamond with obvious and visible inclusions.
What is Diamond Cut?
Cut quality depends on craftsmanship. The term refers to the way each diamond’s facets interact with the light and reveal its internal fire. Cut gives each stone its distinct personality, and perfecting the proportions, symmetry, and precise angles of laboratory grown diamonds ensures they are cut for maximum brilliance.
Cut Principles and Factors
The quality of a laboratory grown diamond cut is based on its proportions, symmetry, and polish. An expert cut results in several perfectly crafted facets that absorb and reflect the light so the stone scintillates from every angle. When assessing cut, graders consider the diamond’s face-up appearance, design, and craftsmanship.
Laboratory Grown Diamond Shapes
Swarovski Created Diamonds collections feature a range of different laboratory grown diamond shapes and cuts. The shape of a laboratory grown diamond refers to its outline or external form when viewed from above. Cut is a marker of quality, reflecting how well the stone has been faceted and polished as well as how the angles and proportions of each facet have been crafted to interact with the light. Choose one of our Swarovski Created Diamonds shapes to reflect your individual style and, as each stone is cut for brilliance, it will add luminosity to any look.
Principios y factores del color
El color más deseable en un diamante es la ausencia total de color. Las piedras incoloras alcanzan precios muy altos, pero también son extremadamente raras, mientras que los diamantes de menor calidad posiblemente adopten tonos amarillos o marrones. La escala de colores de los diamantes comprende de D a Z, y las colecciones Swarovski Created Diamonds solo utilizan diamantes creados en laboratorio con una clasificación de color D-G.
Incoloro
D-F
Casi incoloro
G-J
Ligero color
K-M
Color muy suave
N-R
Color suave
S-Z
Escala de color de los diamantes
El color del diamante se califica en una escala de D a Z. Las calificaciones D a F denotan piedras incoloras, mientras que las calificaciones S a Z aparecen en tonos de amarillo o marrón claros. Las joyas Swarovski Created Diamonds solo emplean los mejores diamantes creados en laboratorio, lo que significa que estos oscilan entre incoloros y casi incoloros (D-G).
¿Qué es el peso en quilates de un diamante?
El quilate es la unidad de peso que se utiliza para medir todas las piedras preciosas, incluidos los diamantes creados en laboratorio. Cuando se comparan diamantes, es posible que uno tenga más quilates que otro sin que parezca más grande, o que dos diamantes cuyo peso en quilates sea el mismo difieran en tamaño si uno está tallado con más profundidad que el otro. Un quilate pesa la quinta parte de un gramo y se divide en 100 puntos.
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
Tabla de pesos en quilates de diamantes
Title:Escala de quilates de diamantes creados en laboratorio
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El quilate es una unidad de medida estándar aceptada en todo el mundo y destinada a pesar los diamantes. Se deriva de la palabra “carob” (‘algarroba’), semilla que los comerciantes del mundo antiguo usaban como referencia al pesar diamantes. Un quilate equivale a 200 miligramos, de manera que cinco quilates equivalen a un gramo. El quilate del diamante no equivale al tamaño de una piedra, sino al peso de esta. En líneas generales, los diamantes son más caros a medida que se incrementa su peso en quilates.
Calidad asegurada
Todos y cada uno de los diamantes creados en laboratorio que se engarzan en la joyería fina Swarovski Created Diamonds se someten a la evaluación y la certificación del IGI (Instituto Gemológico Internacional) a partir de las 4 “C”, baremo reconocido en todo el mundo. La talla, la pureza, el color y los quilates de cada piedra determinan su calidad y valor. Swarovski solo utiliza diamantes creados en laboratorio de alta calidad con calificaciones G+ en color y VS+ en claridad.
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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?
We often think of a diamond’s cut as shape (round, heart, oval, marquise, pear), but what diamond cut actually does mean is how well a diamond’s facets interact with light. The cut of a diamond is the measure of the quality of the shape, geometry and finish of the diamond. Round brilliant diamonds receive a formal cut grade on a scale from Ideal (the best) to Poor. Swarovski is uncompromising on cut quality to ensure all of our laboratory grown diamonds have optimal light performance and sparkle.
What is the best 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 diamond its personality, and perfecting laboratory grown diamonds proportions, symmetry, and precision-cut angles of Swarovski Created Diamonds gives them their brilliant shine. The best cut has a balance between the width and depth to create symmetry, neither to shallow nor to deep. Creating the perfect refraction point for light through the diamond, reflecting it within the diamond and highlighting its polished brightness.
How is a diamond’s color determined?
Color refers to the natural tint inherent in white diamonds. The industry standard for grading color is to evaluate each diamond against a master set then assign a letter grade from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow).
The closer the diamond is to being colorless, the higher its quality.
The closer the diamond is to being colorless, the higher its quality.
Do laboratory created diamonds have blemishes?
Se sono stati utilizzati semi di diamante di scarsa qualità, alcuni diamanti creati in laboratorio presentano difetti evidenti, come sfumature di colore dovute a impurità o imperfezioni strutturali. Swarovski non commercializza diamanti creati in laboratorio che presentano caratteristiche innaturali e problematiche.
Che cos’è il peso in carati del diamante?
Il carato è l’unità utilizzata specificamente per determinare il peso delle pietre preziose, compresi i diamanti creati in laboratorio. Un diamante può avere un peso in carati superiore senza per questo essere di dimensioni maggiori, e due diamanti dello stesso peso in carati possono avere dimensioni diverse se uno viene tagliato più in profondità dell’altro. Un carato pesa un quinto di grammo ed è suddiviso in 100 punti.
Che cos’è il peso in carati di un diamante, come si misura e quanto è importante?
Il peso in carati è l’unità di peso standard dei diamanti e la prima caratteristica che viene presa in considerazione per il processo di valutazione. Il peso in carati del diamante è la determinazione del peso del diamante. Ogni carato può essere suddiviso in 100 “punti”. Ciò consente misurazioni precise al centesimo decimale. Il peso di un diamante inferiore a un carato può essere definito esclusivamente dai suoi “punti”. Più grande è il diamante, maggiori saranno i carati, ma solo tu puoi decidere che importanza dare alla grandezza.
È meglio avere un diamante di caratura superiore?
Questa è una questione del tutto personale. Se desideri un diamante più grande, opta per una caratura superiore poiché questa indica il peso e quindi la dimensione del diamante.