Cut The cut of a diamond represents the proportions and finish. A diamond cut with the correct proportions and angles, also called "Well Cut", will refract the prism of light more efficiently, resulting in vibrant sparkle and brilliance. Less optimal cuts of diamonds result in less fire and sparkle. In a deep cut diamond, some light escapes through the side of the diamond. In a Shallow Cut diamond, light escapes through the bottom of the diamond. All diamonds from Arain Jewellers are carefully cut to reveal optimal brilliance and fire; therefore, you are always assured the ultimate in beauty. Cut also refers to the shape and style of a polished gem. Above are the most popular shapes of diamonds.

Colour

The term colour of a diamond actually refers to the absence of colour. When a diamond is colourless, it acts like a prism, letting light pass through it effortlessly.

When light is broken down, it is transformed into a rainbow of colour. Typically, the closer a diamond is to colourless, the more valuable it becomes. Every diamond from Arain Jewellers is selected to offer premium beauty and value. The scale shown below demonstrates the subtlety and various grades of a diamond's colour.

D-F = Colourless, G-J = Nearly Colourless, K-M = Faintly Coloured

Clarity Because diamonds are created by nature with millions of years of intense heat and pressure, imperfections or "inclusions" are often formed in the process. A diamond that has no inclusions may be graded as FL or "Flawless" as it is of the highest clarity and quality. The chart below illustrates the various clarity grades available.

IF-FL: Internally Flawless containing no visible inclusions.
VVS1-VVS2: Very, very slightly included. Even under 10x magnification, very few inclusions can be seen.
VS1-VS2: Very slightly included. Unable to see inclusions with the naked eye.
SI1-SI2: Slightly included, with visible inclusions under 10x magnification.
I1-I2-I3: Included. Inclusions can be seen with the naked eye.

Carat Weight

The carat weight of a diamond is not a measurement of size; it is a unit of mass. It stands to reason, however, that two diamonds cut to the same proportions and shape, will be the same size. Since larger diamonds are more rare and occur less frequently in nature, those of a heavier carat weight are more valuable.

Diamond weight is expressed in "carats" and "points". One hundred points equal one carat, 50 points measure * carat, 25 points equal * carat, etc. Although carat weight is the most obvious factor in the grading of a diamond, bigger is not always better. Arain Jewellers offers diamonds of all carat weights.

The chart above will give you an idea of the approximate size of a well-cut round diamond.