About Diamonds

THE DIAMOND QUALITY PYRAMID
How do you measure a diamonds value?

The Diamond Quality Pyramid is the foundation to assist you in comparing diamonds.Not all diamonds are the same. While all are precious those having the best combination of carat weight combination of carat weight and color, clarity and cut are at the top of the pyramid and therefore the rarest and most valuable.

Also Known as The 4C's

CARAT
The Larger a Diamond, the More Rare. Diamonds can range from sizes .01 to 5.0 or larger!!

Diamonds are measured by carat weight, and not size. Two diamonds having the same carat weight could have different millimeter sizes because a diamond is three dimensional meaning length, width, and depth. The scale below is a comparison of the sizes based upon carat weight with cutting percentages being the same.

CLARITY
How Pure is the Diamond

Most diamonds aren't perfect and include blemishes, inclusions, or feathers naturally created through time. The clarity of a diamond refers to how clean or clear a diamond is internally. The cleaner the diamond, the higher the price. The clarity scale was developed to have a universal rating system of diamonds imperfections.

CUT
The better the cut, the better the diamond

The cutting of a diamond and its proportioning, called “Make” in the jewelry trade, are of extreme importance. The fire (variety and concentration of the prismatic colors emitted) and the brilliance (liveliness or sparkle, of the diamond) directly depend on the proper cutting and proportioning of the diamond. Obtaining the optimum Table and Depth proportions are critical for superior diamonds. "The Magic is in the Make!"

COLOR
Yes Diamonds Do Have Color...Diamonds Can range from colorless to the spectrum of the rainbow. Each in their own Beautiful!

When we speak of grading a diamond for color we mean deciding by which amount the diamond’s “body color” deviates from the whitest possible.

(water like colorless) color.

It is difficult to see the subtle differences between one color grade to the next. When grading diamonds for color it is important to have a Master Color Diamond Set (pre-graded diamonds usually E-G-I-J) to compare the diamond being graded. Also a controlled lighting environment is helpful for accuracy. Diamonds must always be graded unset to ensure grading accuracy.

Round - Is one of the most common cuts for a Diamond but that doesent mean they are any less special or beautiful!

Emerald Cut

Oval Cut

Square Cut

Pear Cut

   Heart Cut

Marquise Cut

HOW CAN THE JEWELER HELP
The jeweler is an expert in...

The jeweler can assist you in many ways! Not only with your purchase of your first piece jewelry to custom made but also will build a foundation with our customers for the future! We strive to fulfill all our customers questions and concerns from a simple adjustment to great works of custom made jewelry!At Albin's Fine Jewelry we pride ourselves not only for our relationship with our customers but our customer service!

HOW MUCH WILL YOU SPEND
The ultimate question...

How much you spend on your diamond that is a question left for you to decide. That depends on your budget to the wants for the design or setting of the diamond. From the basic of settings to the custom made Albin's is here to serve you!!

If you have other questions, email us.