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Education


It’s important to learn about diamonds before purchasing one. Diamonds are complex with many factors affecting the overall beauty of the diamond. At Audrey’s, we go beyond the traditional FOUR C’s ( Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat Weight) and educate our customer about diamonds in details to help them make a better decision.


Diamond Shapes


While Round brilliant being the most popular shape, diamonds comes in various shapes such as Pear, Marquise, Oval, Princess , Cushion, Radiant, Asscher Heart, Emerald cut and Trillion .


Diamond Clarity


Clarity is the state of the diamond being clear or transparent. Diamond clarity is the presence or absence of characteristics called inclusions in the diamond. Diamond clarity is graded from FL ( Flawless) To I3 ( Imperfect) by GIA laboratory where Flawless being the best clarity.



Eye Clean (Audrey's Grading)

What is eye clean and why is it so important?
Eye clean diamonds are where the inclusionsare not visible to the naked eye. Generally, diamonds with a clarity grading ofSI 1-I3 tend to be “Not Eye Clean” where inclusions are visible by naked eyes. Avoidpurchasing diamonds that are “Not Eye Clean” as the flaws are visible to thenaked eye affecting the beauty of the diamond.  
 

Image of an Eye Clean Diamond ( 1.01 carats , G Color, VS 2)  Image of a Not Eye Clean Diamond ( 1.04 carats , H Color , I1)


Color

The Color of a diamond actually refers to the lack of color in a diamond with perfectly colorless diamonds considered the highest quality with the highest value.



Carat

The carat is standard unit of measurement used to indicate the weight of the diamond.

Fluorescence

What is Fluorescence?

Fluorescence is a characteristic that makes some diamonds appear to change color or glow when they are exposed to the ultraviolet light. Ultraviolet light can come in the form of either sunlight or by fluorescent light bulbs. This change in color is completely different than the actual diamond. (Refer to image below)



 (Illustration of diamond Fluorescence under UV Light ,

1. Very Strong Fluorescence , 2 Strong Fluorescence ,3 Medium Fluorescence, 4. Faint Fluorescence, 5. No  Fluorescence)


Pros and Cons in nutshell

Pros –Fluorescence tend to make the diamond look one grade whiter than its originalcolor.For example,a H color GIA certified diamond with Medium Fluorescence willlook like a "G" color diamond. 

Cons – Fluorescence is projected different in every diamond. It may affect the brilliance and sparkle of the diamond making it look dull and milky.  (Image below) 





At Audrey’s, we believe in transparency and we provide detailed accurate information to our customers with actual diamond images, videos ( if available), eye clean status and the degree of brilliancy of the diamond making online purchasing a hassle free experience.