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.
Incolore
D-F
Presque incolore
G-J
Légèrement teinté
K-M
Très légèrement coloré
N-R
Légèrement coloré
S-Z
Schéma et échelle de graduation de la couleur du diamant
La couleur d’un diamant s’échelonne de D pour les couleurs d’un blanc pur à Z, pour les tonalités allant du jaune au brun. Chaque lettre correspond à une teinte, les lettres D à F étant attribuées aux tonalités incolores, et celles classées de S à Z, aux nuances jaune pâle ou brun.Les collections Swarovski sont créées à partir de diamants créés en laboratoire uniquement, et seules les pierres de qualité supérieure, dont la notation est comprise entre D et G (incolore à presque incolore), sont retenues.
Couleur : principes et facteurs
Title:Les pierres incolores sont les plus convoitées dans l’univers diamantaire, car elles sont d’une extrême rareté. Nos Swarovski Created Diamonds sont évalués en fonction d’une échelle de couleur standardisée.
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 colour, 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 fewer 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.
Gemmologists 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.
Gemmologists 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 colour tinges from impurities in the diamond or crystal structure imperfections. The laboratory grown diamonds processed in Swarovski Created Diamonds jewellery are of a very high quality standard and do not have unnatural, problematic characteristics.
How are laboratory grown diamonds certified and graded?
I diamanti creati in laboratorio elaborati nei gioielli Swarovski Created Diamonds vengono selezionati manualmente ed esaminati da gemmologi esperti per garantire che soddisfino i nostri elevati standard di qualità. Ogni gioiello delle collezioni Galaxy ed Eternity è accompagnato da un rapporto di laboratorio digitale redatto dall’Istituto Gemmologico Internazionale (IGI).
Che cosa sono le sfaccettature del diamante?
Le sfaccettature del diamante si riferiscono ad ognisuperficie piana che crea la forma di un diamante. Ogni diamante presenta molteplici sfaccettature che gli consentono di assorbire e riflettere la luce.
Come si determina la qualità del taglio del diamante?
Generalmente, pensamos que la talla de un diamante hace referencia a su forma (redondo, ovalado, en corazón, marquesa, pera). Sin embargo, la talla del diamante significa lo bien que interactúan las facetas del diamante con la luz. La talla de un diamante es la medida de calidad de la forma, la geometría y el acabado del diamante. Los diamantes redondos brillantes reciben una calificación de talla oficial en una escala que va desde Ideal (el máximo) a Pobre. Swarovski se compromete con la calidad de la talla para garantizar que nuestros diamantes creados en laboratorio tienen un brillo y un reflejo de la luz inmejorables.
¿Cuál es la mejor talla de diamante?
La talla significa la manera en como las facetas del diamante interactúan con la luz para revelar un fuego interior. La talla aporta la personalidad al diamante. Con la mejora de las proporciones, la simetría y los ángulos de corte precisos, los Swarovski Created Diamonds ofrecen un brillo único. La mejor talla mantiene el equilibrio entre anchura y profundidad para crear una simetría ni demasiado superficial ni demasiado profunda. Se crea un punto de refracción perfecto de la luz a través del diamante, que a su vez se refleja dentro del diamante y potencia todo su brillo pulido.
¿Cómo se determina el color de un diamante?
El color hace referencia al tinte natural inherente de los diamantes blancos. El estándar industrial para calificar el color se basa en evaluar cada diamante respecto a un conjunto maestro y asignarle una letra de calificación de la D (incoloro) a la Z (amarillo suave).
Cuanto más incoloro sea el diamante, más calidad tendrá.
Cuanto más incoloro sea el diamante, más calidad tendrá.
¿Los diamantes creados en laboratorio tienen imperfecciones?
Si se utilizan semillas de diamante de mala calidad, los diamantes creados en laboratorio pueden contener defectos evidentes, como matices de color debidos a impurezas o imperfecciones estructurales. Swarovski no vende diamantes creados en laboratorio con características antinaturales y que puedan causar problemas.
¿Qué es el peso en quilates de un diamante?
Un quilate es una unidad de peso que se utiliza para medir piedras preciosas, incluidos los diamantes creados en laboratorio. Un diamante puede tener un mayor peso en quilates y no ser más grande, y dos diamantes con los mismos quilates pueden variar de medida si uno tiene una talla más profunda que el otro. Un quilate pesa 1/5 de un gramo y se divide en 100 puntos.
¿Qué es el peso en quilates de un diamante, cómo se mide y qué importancia tiene?
Carat weight it the standard weight unit for diamonds, and the first step in the grading process. Diamond carat weight is the measurement of how much the diamond weighs. Each carat can be subdivided into 100 “points.” This allows precise measurements to the hundredth decimal place. The weight of a diamond smaller than one carat may be described by its “points” alone. The larger the diamond is, the more carats it will be, but only you can decide how important that is to you.
Is it better to have a higher carat diamond?
This is an entirely personal question. If you are looking for a larger diamond, you should look for a higher carat, as this indicates the weight and therefore the size of the diamond.