The Ideal Cut allows the maximum amount of light to enter and reflect producing the sparkle that you see. A very high refractive power, together with reflection, and dispersion, gives the diamond its extraordinary brilliance. Gem diamonds are primarily transparent and colourless, or nearly so. But most diamonds are tinged with colour, which, if sufficiently intense, is prized as a gem and called a fancy. Blue and pink diamonds are the most valuable.
Red diamonds are very rare.
Clear white diamonds are called diamonds of the first water. The first three are not visible to the naked eye, but they have a profound effect on value. The quality of any diamond is reflected in the price. If you need to talk to us about diamonds and any of our Limited Edition pieces please ask for Richard. Remember we are not just jewellers but also experts on all piercing matters.