This diamond is in the middle of the near-colourless range, with a slight tint of colour apparent only with direct comparison to higher colour grades. I colour diamonds appear white in settings, and offer an excellent value for those who may want to maximize the size (or weight) of their diamond. This diamond, when cut to ideal proportions, produces a warm brilliancy not found in the higher grade colours as the slight tint helps to disperse more life when sparkling. If this diamond has medium or strong blue fluorescence, its slight tint will become less noticeable, making the diamond appear whiter to the eye. | | This diamond has a clarity grade of slightly included to the second degree. Diamonds with an SI2 clarity grade have small inclusions such as pinpoints, included crystals, knots, clouds, and feathers that can be seen somewhat easily under power 10 magnification. Inclusions in diamonds with SI1 grade clarity might be visible to the unaided eye. Diamonds with this grade offer an excellent value compared with SI1 or VS2 quality diamonds. | | This diamond is cut to exacting proportions that reflect almost as much light entering it as an Ideal cut. Diamonds with a Very Good cut grade represent a brilliant diamond at a lower price than a diamond with an Ideal cut grade. This cut represents the best balance between quality and cost. |
Gold is dense, soft, shiny and the most malleable and ductile pure metal known. Because of the softness of pure (24k) gold, it is usually alloyed with base metals for use in jewelry, altering its hardness and ductility, melting point, colour and other properties. 18k Gold contains 75% gold and 25% of other metals like copper, silver or palladium. | | The prong setting, also known as claw setting, is the simplest and most common type of setting, largely because it uses the least amount of metal to hold the stone, thus showing it off to its best advantage. It has thin strips of metal which lift the diamond up, allowing the facets of the gemstone to catch light. Stones set in prongs are usually easier to clean. | | |