Education

Education

In order to get the perfect jewel  use our guides to learn and understand more about diamonds, gemstones and and your personal preferences.

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PURCHASE TIPS

The price of a diamond can range from low hundreds to millions so it is important to define your budget. We at DiamondsAntwerp.com will help you to stay within your budget while matching your diamond purchase criteria.

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BETTER UNDERSTANDING

The quality of a diamond is defined by means of the 4C’s: Carat, Clarity, Color and Cut. These characteristics do not only determine the stone’s quality, they can also be very useful in identifying the diamond, since every diamond is unique.

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DIAMOND CERTIFICATES

A certificate is a “schematic plan” of a diamond. It reveals the diamond’s exact measurements and weight, as well as the details of its cut and quality. It describes the precise characteristics of the diamond.

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Symmetry

SAPPHIRES

Know Your Ring Size

Definitions

C/W CARAT WEIGHT

A carat is the unit of measurement which the jewelry industry uses to weigh a diamond. One carat is equal to 0.20 gr. Diamond weight is also displayed in points. One carat is equal to 100 points. Thus a stone of e.g. 1.50 carat means it is 1 carat and 50 points.
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CLARITY

Pure diamonds are extremely rare. Almost all rough diamonds contain impurities or “Inclusions”

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Cut

The cut grade not to be confused with the “Shape of the Diamond” is crucial to diamond’s beauty and value.

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DIAMOND COLOR

Over 90% of all gem diamonds have a basically yellowish color. The intensity can vary from nearly colorless, which is preferable, to decidedly yellow.

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Diamond polish

The Diamond’s Polish is part of the manufacturing process of a finished diamond. After the diamond is cut and faceted, the diamond is polished to achieve a smooth surface.

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Black Diamonds vs White Diamonds

TVA – VAT – BTW – IVA

Diamond Sizes in MM