What Are the 4Cs of Diamonds?
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Universally recognized, the 4Cs are a guiding light in the world of diamonds, helping to determine the quality and value of each stone - the 4Cs stand for color, cut, carat, and clarity. The laboratory grown diamonds in the Swarovski Created Diamonds collections are graded against these 4Cs by IGI, the International Gemological Institute. The laboratory grown diamonds in these collections are of very fine quality: G+ in color and VS+ in clarity.
What is 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 clarity grading.
Clarity Principles and Factors
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The clarity of a laboratory grown diamond is judged by its flaws, which means the inclusions and blemishes that give it unique character and charm. Discover more about diamond clarity below.
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?
다이아몬드 파셋이란 다이아몬드의 모양을 만드는 각각의 평평한 표면을 뜻합니다. 모든 다이아몬드는 빛을 흡수하고 반사할 수 있도록 여러 파셋이 연출되어 있습니다.
다이아몬드의 컷 품질은 어떻게 결정되나요?
보통은 다이아몬드 컷을 모양(라운드, 하트, 오벌, 마퀴즈, 페어)으로 생각합니다. 하지만 다이아몬드 컷은 다이아몬드 파셋이 얼마나 빛과 아름답게 어우러지는가를 뜻합니다. 다이아몬드 컷은 다이아몬드의 모양, 기하학적 구조, 마감의 품질을 측정하는 하나의 척도입니다. 라운드 브릴리언트 다이아몬드는 Ideal(최고)부터 Poor(최하) 척도까지 정형화된 컷 등급을 받게 됩니다. Swarovski는 모든 랩그로운 다이아몬드가 최적의 빛 퍼포먼스와 반짝임을 선사할 수 있도록 컷 품질에 있어 어떠한 타협도 하지 않습니다.
최고의 다이아몬드 컷은 무엇인가요?
컷은 다이아몬드의 파셋이 빛에 반응하여 스톤 내부의 파이어를 드러내는 방식을 일컫는 표현입니다. 다이아몬드 각각에 고유한 개성을 불어넣는 컷과 랩그로운 다이아몬드의 완벽한 비율, 대칭성, 정밀 컷 앵글을 통해 Swarovski Created Diamonds는 누구도 비견할 수 없는 환상적인 광채로 빛납니다. 최고의 컷은 너비, 깊이 간의 균형이 절묘하게 맞아 너무 얇지도, 깊지도 않은 대칭 상태를 완성하는 것입니다. 다이아몬드를 투과하는 완벽한 빛의 굴절점을 만들면 다이아몬드가 내부에서부터 빛을 반사하여 눈부신 아름다움을 느낄 수 있죠.
다이아몬드의 컬러는 어떻게 결정되나요?
여기서 컬러란 화이트 다이아몬드에 내포된 자연스러운 색조를 뜻합니다. 컬러 등급에 대한 업계 표준은 마스터 세트를 기준으로 각 다이아몬드를 평가하여 D(컬러리스)~Z(라이트 옐로우)까지 문자로 등급이 지정됩니다.
다이아몬드는 컬러리스에 가까울수록 높은 품질을 갖습니다.
다이아몬드는 컬러리스에 가까울수록 높은 품질을 갖습니다.
랩그로운 다이아몬드는 흠집이 있나요?
저품질 다이아몬드 시드를 사용한 경우, 일부 랩그로운 다이아몬드는 내포물로 인한 컬러, 구조적 결함과 같은 명백한 결함이 발견될 수도 있습니다. Swarovski는 랩그로운 다이아몬드 가운데 자연스럽지 못하고 문제가 있는 다이아몬드를 판매하지 않습니다.
다이아몬드 캐럿 중량이란 무엇인가요?
캐럿이란 실험실에서 생산된 다이아몬드를 비롯하여 스톤을 측정하기 위해 별도로 사용하는 중량 단위에 해당합니다. 다이아몬드는 크기와 캐럿 중량이 비례하지 않을 수 있습니다. 같은 캐럿 중량의 다이아몬드라 할지라도 깊게 절단했을 때 사이즈가 달라질 수 있죠. 1캐럿의 중량은 1/5그램으로, 100포인트 단위로 나누어집니다.
다이아몬드 캐럿 중량은 무엇이며, 측정 방식과 이게 중요한 이유는 무엇인가요?
캐럿 중량이란 다이아몬드 표준 중량의 단위이며, 측정은 다이아몬드 등급 평가 과정에서 첫 번째로 이루어집니다. 다이아몬드 캐럿 중량은 다이아몬드의 중량을 측정한 값입니다. 각 캐럿은 100 “포인트” 단위로 세분화됩니다. 소수점 100자리까지 정밀하게 측정이 이루어지죠. 1캐럿 이하의 소형 다이아몬드 중량은 “포인트” 만으로 설명이 이루어집니다. 다이아몬드가 크면 클수록 캐럿 역시 값이 높아지지만 그 중요성은 오직 사용자의 평가에 의해서만 가치가 결정됩니다.
더 높은 캐럿 중량을 가진 다이아몬드가 좋은 건가요?
이는 전적으로 사용하시는 분에게 달린 일입니다. 더 큰 다이아몬드를 찾으신다면 더 높은 캐럿을 지닌 다이아몬드를 찾으셔야 합니다. 캐럿이란 다이아몬드의 중량과 사이즈를 가리키는 지표이기 때문이죠.