We offer a wide selection of diamond rings in our Christchurch store and have consultants who are experienced in helping you design your own piece of unique jewellery that will last for generations.
We have a great range of diamonds readily available and can source diamonds from overseas at very competitive prices. Whatever your needs we have a diamond for you. We are able to offer GST free sales on diamond rings, but some conditions do apply.
We take Diamonds seriously which is why we have a Diamond Graduate (GIA) on site.
Every diamond is unique and each reflects it's own arduous journey from deep within the earth. Yet all diamonds share certain features that allow us to compare and evaluate them. These features are called the 4Cs.
Your diamond ring purchase is important, purchase with a retailer with extensive knowledge and who has a reputation for selling quality diamond rings.
Carat Weight: One carat equals 1/5 of a gram in weight
For diamonds under a carat, each carat is divided into 100 points. 0.75ct. = 75 points, 1/2ct. = 50 points
Clarity
Given that diamonds form under tremendous heat and pressure, internal and external characteristics are common. These characteristics help gemologists seperate natural diamonds from synthetics and simulants and identify individual stones.
Colour
Although many people think of gem quality diamonds as colourless, most diamonds used in jewellery are nearly colourless with tints of yellow and brown. Colour grades are determined by comparing each diamond to a master set. Each letter represents a range of colour and is a measure of how noticeable the colour is.
Cut
A polished diamond's beauty lies in its complex relationship with light: how light strikes the surface, how much enters the diamond and how and in what form light returns to your eye.
The result is a display of three attributes. Brightness is the combination of all white light reflecting from the surface and interior of a diamond. Fire is the colored flashes that can be seen in a diamond. Scintillation describes the sparkle of light you see in a diamond, and the overall pattern of bright and dark areas when you look at a diamond face-up. A polished diamond’s proportions affect its light performance, which in turn affects its beauty and overall appeal. Diamonds with good proportions optimize the interaction with light, and have good brilliance, fire, and scintillation.
The Design (weight ratio, durability) and Craftsmanship (polish, symmetry) of a diamond also affect its cut quality, and are considered in determining a diamond’s Cut Grade.
