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.
Color Principles and Factors
The most desirable diamond color is no color at all. Colorless stones are highly prized but they are also extremely rare, whereas lower quality diamonds can have a yellow or brown tone. The diamond color scale ranges from D to Z and Swarovski Created Diamonds collections only use laboratory grown diamonds with a color rating of D-G.
Colorless
D-F
Near colorless
G-J
Slightly tinted
K-M
Very light color
N-R
Light color
S-Z
Diamond color scale
Diamond color is rated on a scale from D to Z. D to F are used to denote colorless stones, while those in the S to Z categories appear in shades of light yellow or brown. Swarovski Created Diamonds jewelry only uses the finest laboratory grown diamonds, meaning they range from colorless to near colorless (D-G).
What is Diamond Carat Weight?
A carat is a unit of weight used to measure precious stones including laboratory grown diamonds. When comparing diamonds, one can have a higher carat without appearing larger, and two diamonds with the same carat weight can vary in size if one is cut deeper than the other. One carat weighs one-fifth of a gram and can be 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 Chart
Title:Laboratory grown diamond carat scale
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Carats are the international standard unit of measurement for the weight of a diamond. It derives from the word ‘carob’, a seed that was used as a diamond weight reference for traders in the ancient world. One carat is equal to 200 milligrams so a five carat diamond will weigh one gram. Diamond carat doesn’t equate to the size of a stone, it simply refers to how much it weighs, and diamonds usually become more expensive as their carat weight increases.
Quality Assured
Every laboratory grown diamond set in Swarovski Created Diamonds fine jewelry is assessed and certified by the IGI (International Gemological Institute), using the universally recognized 4Cs. The cut, clarity, color, and carat of each stone determines its quality and worth. Swarovski only uses high quality laboratory grown diamonds rated G+ in color and VS+ in clarity.
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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?
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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?
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다이아몬드는 컬러리스에 가까울수록 높은 품질을 갖습니다.
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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.
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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.
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