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Welcome to our education section! Here you can find out everything you need to know about buying diamond jewelry. In each guide, we cover a range of topics designed to help you make an informed decision when buying jewelry. Learn everything you need to know, such as the 4Cs of diamonds in our diamond education guide, tips on how to find your ring size at home along with the best method to clean your jewelry. Read more

At the heartof diamonds

Diamonds have always fascinated with their incomparable brilliance. More than just a precious stone, they embody your most cherished moments and deepest commitments
help you choose this exceptional stone, we have created this detailed guide to unveil all its secrets.

The "4Cs" – Diamonds essentials

Carat – Beyond Appearances

Carat often raises curiosity. Contrary to popular belief, it does not measure the visible size of your diamond but its precise weight.

Imagine a ring with multiple diamonds: its "total carat weight" represents the combined weight of all its precious stones. This measurement allows you to compare different diamonds objectively and make an informed choice.

It is also important to note that two stones of the same carat weight can have different sizes, depending on how they are cut. This subtlety highlights the importance of expertise in selecting a stone.

Clarity – Every Stone Is Unique

Each diamond carries a unique story, inscribed in its natural inclusions. Gemologists from specialised institutions examine each stone from all angles, evaluating five key criteria:

  1. Size of inclusions
  2. Their number
  3. Their position within the stone
  4. Their colour and relief
  5. Their specific nature

We select diamonds with remarkable clarity, mainly in the FL (Flawless) to SI2 (Slightly Included 2) range. Our VS1-VS2 diamonds, for example, offer a perfect balance: absolutely pure to the naked eye while maintaining their unique character and excellent value.

Cut – The Art of Sculpting Light

The cut represents the signature of an exceptional diamond. Like a conductor directing a symphony, it orchestrates the play of light that gives your stone its magic. A perfectly cut diamond comes to life—vibrant and captivating. Our expert jewelers seek three essential qualities:

  • Brilliance – the pure light radiating from the diamond,
  • Fire – the colorful flashes dancing on its surface,
  • Scintillation – the interplay of light and shadow that brings the stone to life.

Even the purest diamond loses its charm with an imprecise cut. That’s why we select stones with ideal proportions, certified "Excellent" or "Very Good" by the prestigious GIA (Gemological Institute of America, established in 1931).

Colour – The Quest for Perfection

The magic of a diamond also lies in its chromatic purity. The most precious ones are perfectly colorless, like a drop of crystal-clear water. The international grading scale, from D to Z, helps you understand this subtle progression:

  • D represents absolute colourless perfection,
  • Z reveals slight yellow or brown hues.
A Rare Wonder: Naturally Coloured Diamonds

These extraordinary stones follow their own value scale. A pink or blue diamond can even surpass the rarity and value of its colourless counterpart!

LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS: a new era

The result of fascinating technological advancements, our lab-grown diamonds offer the same brilliance as their natural counterparts, with perfect traceability and controlled environmental impact.

The Birth of a Diamond

Our diamonds are created in state-of-the-art laboratories, replicating the natural conditions in which diamonds form. Two cutting-edge methods are used:

CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition)

In a controlled chamber, pure carbon is deposited layer by layer onto a diamond seed, creating a structured crystal growth. This high-precision process yields diamonds of exceptional purity.

HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature)

This method mimics natural geological conditions. Pure carbon is subjected to extreme pressures (up to 75 tons per square centimeter) and temperatures exceeding 1,500°C, transforming it into a perfect diamond within weeks.

A Unique Identity

Physically and chemically identical to natural diamonds, our lab-grown stones possess the same hardness (10 on the Mohs scale) and optical properties. Only specialised equipment can distinguish their origin.The Advantages of Lab-Grown Diamonds:

  • Absolute Traceability – Each diamond is created in controlled conditions with complete transparency regarding its origin.
  • Excellence and Purity – The controlled lab environment ensures optimal stone characteristics, often of superior quality.
  • Ethical and Sustainable – Reduced environmental footprint and assurance of ethical production practices.
  • Accessible Pricing – The efficiency of the creation process allows these exceptional diamonds to be offered at more affordable prices.

L'efficacité du processus de création permet d'offrir ces diamants d'exception à des prix plus abordables.

A rigorous certification

Our lab-grown diamonds adhere to the same evaluation standards as natural diamonds. Each stone is certified according to the 4Cs by independent, recognised laboratories, ensuring exceptional quality.
Our experts will guide you in discovering these wonders, combining fine jewellery tradition with responsible innovation.

DIAMOND SHAPES: express your personality

Every diamond shape tells a different story. Which one will be yours? Our best recommendation? Follow your emotions. Beyond technical criteria, it’s your personal preference that will reveal the perfect shape for you.

Round Brilliant

Timeless and radiant, with 57 or 58 precisely calculated facets that maximise brilliance.

Princess

A modern square shape with dynamic brilliance, ideal for those who love contemporary elegance.

Oval

A sleek and sophisticated shape with an illusion of elongation.

Cushion

A soft, pillow-like shape with vintage charm and modern brilliance.

Emerald

Art Deco elegance with a hall-of-mirrors effect, emphasising clarity over sparkle.

Pear

A "teardrop" shape that flows with natural movement, romantic and unique.

Radiant

A hybrid of emerald and brilliant cuts, offering dazzling sparkle.

Marquise

An elongated silhouette with a royal history, evoking grace and distinction.

Heart

The ultimate romantic shape, requiring perfect symmetry for balance and beauty.

Asscher

A vintage, step-cut design with a mesmerising depth.

ANATOMY OF A DIAMOND: perfection in detail

A diamond’s anatomy, or structure, consists of eight components. They are diameter, table, crown, diamond's, pavilion, depth and culet. Anatomy is what helps determine a diamond's proportion, brilliance and scintillation. If you have a good understanding of each component, you will be able to find the perfect diamond.

  • Here is each component explained:
  • Diameter: This is the width, measured from edge to edge, of the diamond.
  • Table:  This is the largest facet, situated on the top of the diamond.
  • Girdle: This is the narrow band, where the crown and pavilion meet, at the diamond's widest point.
  • Crown: This is the top section of the diamond between the diamond's and the table. The crown consists of many facets which refract light to create the diamond’s sparkle.
  • Pavilion: This is the bottom section of the diamond between the diamond's and the culet.
  • Depth: This is the height of the diamond measured from the top (table) to the bottom (culet).
  • Culet: This is the tip at the very bottom of the diamond.

Somewhere, the perfect diamond awaits you. Our expert jewellers are delighted to guide you on this unique journey. Have a question? We’re here for you.

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