Different Types Of Diamond Used in Jewellery
Diamond is diamonds, we never think on the lines that different types of diamond are available in the market. There are various ways to differentiate a diamond. Each of these characteristics helps determine the value of the diamond as well.
Diamond can be categorized based on
● The shape of the diamond
● Color of the diamond
● Origin of the diamond
The shape of the diamond
In most diamond jewellery the most basic diamond being used is the round-shaped diamond. However, a diamond can be cut in any shape as per your requirement. But the most famous shapes of the diamonds are:
● The round cut diamonds-
Round in shape
● The princess cut diamonds
Square in shape
● The oval cut diamonds-
Oval in shape
● The marquise cut diamonds-
Shaped like eyes
● The heart cut diamonds-
looks like a heart
● The emerald cut diamonds-
rectangular shaped with sliced corners
● The pear cut diamonds-
drop shaped diamond
● The Asscher cut diamonds-
square shaped diamond with sliced corners
● The cushion-cut diamonds-
it’s rounded at the corner of the square.
● The trillion cut diamonds-
it is triangle-shaped diamond
● The baguette-cut diamonds-
its rectangular diamond
● The radiant cut diamonds-
a rectangular-shaped diamond with rounded corners
Color of Diamonds
After various shapes, then comes the color of diamonds. We prefer colorless diamonds, but there are diamonds which come in various colors like blue color, pink, brown diamond as well. The most famous example is the hope diamond, the blue colored diamond in heart shape is one rare diamond found on this earth,
Diamond color starts from D and goes up to Z and beyond becoming fancy colors. D color diamond is complete watercolor i.e colorless, there is no tint of any color in the diamond, as we climb up the grades of the diamond color from D to E to F and beyond and hue of yellow tint starts appearing in the diamond somewhat Z colored diamond will be termed as yellow diamond. Till now few colors of the diamond has been discovered, which are as follows:
● Yellow diamond ● Blue diamond ● Red diamond ● Pink diamond ● Orange diamond ● Green diamond ● Black diamond ● Purple diamond ● Olive green diamond ● Brown diamond ● Grey diamond |
Origin of Diamond
Though diamonds have always been naturally curated. However, with the advancement of technology, now humans have started creating diamonds at the lab. So we can differentiate diamonds from their origin as well
● Natural Diamond- rare and unique diamond comes from mother nature without any harmful effect to the environment and is highly valued and can be used for investment as well. As natural diamonds are highly valued and even their value appreciates with time
● Lab-grown diamonds- manufactured in thousands and thousands in an artificially created environment. Not rare and certainly losses value the moment you purchase it. It has zero investment value.
La marque-M focuses on manufacturing designer diamond jewellery, be it diamond ring, diamond earring, diamond pendant with a gold chain or gold and diamond bracelet, the brand uses the following type of diamond:
● The shape of a diamond- Round brilliant cut diamond, princess and baguette diamonds
● Color of Diamond- H color diamond(colorless diamond, mostly highly valued diamond in terms of color)
● Origin of the diamond- Only natural diamond(quality certified by independent international labs like IGI and IDT)