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.
Was ist Diamantschliff?
Der Schliff bezieht sich auf die Interaktion der verschiedenen Facetten eines Diamanten mit Licht, um sein inneres Feuer zu entfachen. Es ist der Schliff, der jedem einzelnen Stein seine Persönlichkeit verleiht. Er perfektioniert die Proportionen, die Symmetrie und die Winkel. Der Präzisionsschliff von im Labor gezüchteten Diamanten, verleiht ihnen ihre unverkennbare Brillanz.
Schliffprinzipien und -faktoren
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Die Qualität des Schliffs eines im Labor gezüchteten Diamanten basiert auf seinen Proportionen, der Symmetrie und Politur. Bei einem professionellen Schliff entstehen zahlreiche Facetten, die das Licht gleichzeitig absorbieren und reflektieren und den Edelstein von jeder Seite hell strahlen lassen.
Hochfeines Weiß
D–F
Feines Weiß
G–J
Leicht getöntes Weiß
K–M
Schwach gelblich
N–R
Schwach Gelb
S–Z
Farbskala für Diamanten
Die Farbe eines Diamanten wird auf einer Skala von D bis Z bewertet, wobei D für Clear Ice White (hochfeines Weiß) steht, ohne Gelbstich und Z für Gelb- und Brauntöne (getöntes Weiß). Die einzelnen Buchstaben der Skala bezeichnen Farbtöne, wobei D bis F farblos sind, bis hin zu S und Z, die für hellgelbe oder braune Farbtöne stehen. Für seine Kollektionen akzeptiert Swarovski nur die feinsten im Labor gezüchteten Diamanten, das heißt, sie befinden sich in der Palette von Farblos bis Fast farblos (D–G).
Farbprinzipien und Faktoren
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Farblose Steine sind die begehrtesten in der Welt der Diamanten, da sie sehr selten sind. Die Diamanten der Swarovski Created Diamonds Kollektion werden basierend auf der Standard-Farbskala für Diamanten bewertet.
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?
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?
Where poor quality diamond seeds have been used, some laboratory-grown diamonds contain obvious defects, such as color tinges from impurities or structural imperfections. Swarovski does not sell laboratory grown diamonds with unnatural, problematic characteristics.
What is diamond carat weight?
カラットはラボラトリー・グロウン・ダイヤモンドをはじめとする宝石の重さを測る際に使われる重さの単位です。カラット数が大きくてもそれほど大きく見えない場合や、同じカラット数でもカットの深さによって見た目の大きさが違う場合があります。1カラットは0.2gで、100分の1カラットまで表示されます。
ダイヤモンドのカラット重量とは何ですか？どのように測定され、またどのくらい重要ですか？
カラットはラボラトリー・グロウン・ダイヤモンドをはじめとする宝石の重さを測る際に使われる重さの単位です。ダイヤモンドのカラットはストーンの大きさではなく、単にその重さを指します。1カラットは100分の1まで表示されるため、 小数点以下2桁までの正確な測定が可能になります。1カラット未満のダイヤモンドの重量は、その小数点以下の数字だけで示されている場合もあります。ダイヤモンドは通常、カラット数が大きくなるにつれ高価になりますが、お好みやライフスタイルによってベストなダイヤモンドを選びましょう。
ダイヤモンドはカラットが高いほうが良いのでしょうか？
お客様の好みによって選んでいただくことが重要です。より大きなダイヤモンドをお探しの場合は、カラット数が大きくなるにつれ高価になります。