Information about Diamonds

Diamonds Index

Rough Diamonds

Princess Cut Diamond

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond

What is Diamond
Technical data and general information.

4C's and Beyond
Cut
"Cut" is one of the 4 C's, and is one of the major factors affecting quality and therefore price.
Colour
"Colour" is also one of the 4 C's, and is one of the major factors affecting quality and therefore price.
Clarity
"Clarity" is yet another of the 4 C's, and is one of the major factors affecting quality and therefore price.
Carat Weight "Carat Weight" is the last of the 4 C's. Is bigger always better?
Cloudy
Some diamonds are cloudy and do not sparkle.
Consignment
Jewellers get diamonds on "Sale or Return". There as advantages and disadvantages.
Confidence
You need to have confidence in your jeweller. This should not just be a blind leap of faith.
Cash
Cash, Cheque, Credit, Cards. All these can make a difference.
Competition
Competition does not always lower prices. Sometimes it has the opposite effect!
Certification
Laboratories exist which will grade and certificate diamonds for quality.
Compromise
Compromise is necessary to balance the different factors.
Cars, Cigs, and Costas
Diamonds are cheap compared with other consumer purchases.
Clicks
Clicks and Mortar or Bricks and Mortar?
Common Sense
Apply a little common sense.
Chard
We hope this is where you will end up!
Laboratories - Diamond Grading
Price v. Quality of a 1 Carat Diamond or
Price v. Quality of a Half Carat Diamond

Rings
Main index page for all our rings for sale, including diamond rings .
Products
We also sell pendants and other diamond jewellery.
Special Offers
This section also includes diamonds.
Loose Diamonds