La Guía de las 4 C de los diamantes

Una medida de calidad internacional

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¿Qué son las 4 C del diamante?

Las 4 C internacionalmente reconocidas son la referencia en el mundo de los diamantes y permiten establecer la calidad y el valor de cada piedra según su color, talla, peso y pureza. Los diamantes creados en laboratorio de las colecciones Swarovski Created Diamonds se han sometido a las 4 C por el Instituto Gemológico Internacional (IGI). Los diamantes creados en laboratorio de estas colecciones son de la máxima calidad: G+ en color y VS+ en pureza.

imaginario conceptual de anillos de diamantes creados en laboratorio

¿Qué es la pureza del diamante?

La pureza del diamante es una medida de pureza de la piedra que se categoriza por la visibilidad de dos características: inclusiones e imperfecciones. Para valorar la pureza, el diamante se revisa bajo un aumento de 10x. El número y la naturaleza de las características externas (imperfecciones) e internas (inclusiones), así como su medida y la posición, determinan la calificación de la pureza.

Principios y factores de la pureza

La pureza de un diamante creado en laboratorio se establece por sus defectos, que son las inclusiones e imperfecciones que le dan su carácter y encanto único. Más abajo, descubre más sobre la pureza del diamante.

INTERIORMENTE PERFECTO

La mayor pureza de diamante posible la tiene una piedra internamente perfecta (IF). Este tipo de piedras son muy escasas y la mayoría de diamantes creados en laboratorio y en la propia tierra tienen inclusiones.

Para el ojo humano

La mayoría de los diamantes tienen algún defecto, pero los calificados entre internamente perfectos (IF) y con inclusiones pequeñas (SI 2) tienen inclusiones no perceptibles a simple vista, ya que solo pueden apreciarse bajo aumento.

Tipos de inclusión

Los diferentes tipos de inclusión de un diamante son plumas, puntos, nubes y las metálicas. Las inclusiones metálicas solo se encuentran en diamantes creados en laboratorio.

UN TRUCO DE LA LUZ

Las inclusiones y las imperfecciones pueden afectar a la manera como el diamante refleja y absorbe la luz.

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

Gráfica de pureza del diamante

Grados y escala de pureza del diamante

La escala de pureza del diamante va de IF a I 3 y se basa en el número de inclusiones e imperfecciones que contiene cada piedra. El grado de pureza de un diamante se establece bajo condiciones de visualización estándar con un aumento de 10x. El IF representa un diamante interiormente perfecto, mientras que en el otro extremo de la gráfica de pureza de un diamante, el I 3 indica la inclusión de una imperfección visible. Los diamantes totalmente perfectos son muy escasos. Prácticamente todas las piedras, incluidos los diamantes creados en laboratorio, tienen algún tipo de inclusión.

gráfico y simetría de talla del diamante

¿Qué es la talla del diamante?

La talla hace referencia a cómo las facetas del diamante interactúan con la luz y revelan su fuego interior. La talla es lo que da la personalidad a cada piedra, y la perfección de las proporciones, la simetría y los ángulos de corte preciso de los diamantes creados en laboratorio les aportan su brillo propio.

Principios y factores de la talla

La calidad de la talla de un diamante creado en laboratorio se basa en las proporciones, la simetría y el pulido. Una talla experta crea muchas facetas que absorben y reflejan la luz, lo que permite que una piedra brille desde cada ángulo.

MAXIMUM BRILLIANCE

A diamond cut shape that is perfectly symmetrical with aligned facets will reflect the light at the highest possible intensity, emitting a powerful shine.

DIAMOND CUT CHART

Diamond cuts are graded by the IGI on a scale of Excellent to Poor. An excellent cut requires technical mastery, artistry, and expertise.

EVERY FACET

Facet is the term used to describe each flat surface that makes up the surface of a diamond, each absorbing and dispersing the light differently.

The bEST CUT

While proportion, symmetry, and polish determine a diamond’s place on the diamond cut table, there is no best cut when it comes to a stone that sparks joy.

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

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.

COLORLESS DIAMONDS

Truly colorless diamonds are extremely rare. Also known as ice white, D diamonds are also the most expensive diamond color to buy.

FIND YOUR SHADE

Finding a D diamond color isn’t always important when selecting your stone. A warm white might suit your individual style more than an ice white.

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT

Each diamond’s color grade is assessed in a laboratory using controlled lighting, with the stone faced down, and with master samples used for comparison.

BLEMISHES

Laboratory grown diamonds do not include any intentional blemishes or the color defects that can come from the use of poorer quality carbon seeds.

What is diamond carat weight?

A carat is a unit of weight used specifically to measure precious stones including laboratory grown diamonds. A diamond may have a higher carat weight without appearing larger, and two diamonds of the same carat weight can vary in size if one is cut deeper than the other. One carat weighs 1/5 of a gram and is divided into 100 points.

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

Laboratory Grown Diamond Carat Scale

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.

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All About Swarovski Created Diamonds

Laboratory Grown Diamonds

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.

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Find the perfect piece

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.

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What are Laboratory Grown Diamonds?

Laboratory Grown Diamonds explained

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.

What are Laboratory Grown Diamonds?

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).

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?

顏色是指白鑽固有的天然色調。顏色分級的產業標準是將每顆鑽石與對照組鑽石進行對比評估，然後提供以英文字母 D (無色) 到 Z (淺黃色或棕色) 的區分等級。
鑽石越接近無色，品質就越好。

實驗室製造的鑽石會有瑕疵嗎？

若使用品質不佳的鑽石種晶，某些實驗室培育的鑽石會有明顯的缺陷，例如：因鑽石中的雜質或晶體結構不完善造成的色差。Swarovski 不會販售具有反常、有問題特徵的培育鑽石。

什麼是鑽石克拉重量？

克拉是一種重量單位，專門用來衡量包括培育鑽石在內的珍貴寶石。克拉數較高的鑽石，外觀看起來並不一定較大；兩顆克拉數相同的鑽石，如果其中一顆切割得比另一顆深，它們的大小會不相同。一克拉的重量是 0.2 公克，區分成 100 分。

鑽石的克拉重量是什麼？如何測量，重要性為何？

克拉重量是鑽石的標準重量單位，也是分級過程的第一步。鑽石克拉重量是衡量鑽石重量的單位。每克拉可細分為 100“分”。這樣在測量重量時就可以精確到小數點後兩位。小於一克拉的鑽石重量可以只用“分”來描述。鑽石越大，克拉重量就越多，但只有您才能決定這對您來說有多重要。

鑽石的克拉重量愈大愈好？

這完全是取決於個人的問題。如果您正在尋找一顆較大的鑽石，您應該尋找克拉數較高的鑽石，因為克拉數表示鑽石的重量，因此也表示鑽石的大小。