How to choose your diamond
Choosing a diamond can be complicated when you don’t know the important criteria to consider. To help you choose the ideal diamond for your future creation, we recommend that you take a look at the “4Cs”, which are:
The “4C”
The carat
The carat is the international unit of measurement for diamonds. It corresponds to 0.32 grams per carat. The weight of the diamond is one of the determining factors because its price increases according to its weight.
The color
The color of the diamond is determined by the expert human eye, relative to comparison standards under very specific laboratory conditions. It ranges from D (the most colorless) to Z (the most tinted).
Clarity
The purity of a diamond is determined by the nature, location, and number of inclusions present in the stone. These inclusions are either tiny crystals (white) or carbon (black), which is the main chemical element that makes up the diamond.
The cup
The ideal diamond cut aims to optimize the refraction of light within its facets to achieve optimal brilliance. It is graded on 3 criteria (cut, polish, and symmetry) ranging from Poor to Excellent.
Size guide
It is not always easy to realize the size of the stones.
We have created this size guide to help you.
Rings
The ring shown above weighs 0.50 ct.
It is available in all sizes of desired stones
starting from 0.25 ct.
Necklaces
Our timeless necklaces with a center stone are available in all carat sizes starting from 0.10 ct.
EARRINGS
Our timeless earrings with a center stone are available in all carat sizes starting from 0.10 ct.
The model is wearing the Faustine earrings, which are set with 2 diamonds of 0.50 carat each.
Our diamonds
Our diamonds are carefully selected by Valérie Danenberg, gemologist expert, with a minimum color of G and SI purity, with invisible inclusions to the naked eye. They are all certified by the GIA (Gemological Institute of America), the best laboratory in the world. They are laser engraved on the cut with their certificate number. They all come directly from the international diamond bourse and are purchased without intermediaries. Prices depend on availability and fluctuations in the price of diamonds. Furthermore, they are Kimberley Process certified: they are extracted in compliance with ethical conditions, not contributing to fueling conflicts around the world.
THE DIAMOND CHAMPAGNE: AN ALTERNATIVE TO WHITE DIAMOND
The champagne diamond is a subtle shade of warm colors with more understated reflections than the white diamond. It pairs perfectly with rose gold to create a radiant tone-on-tone effect. It is also very striking on white gold because the contrast is more pronounced.
These diamonds are selected by Valérie in particular for their beautiful «champagne» color in VS (very small inclusions) but are not accompanied by a laboratory certificate. The champagne diamond is not graded according to the «4Cs» like white diamonds.
SYNTHETIC DIAMONDS
The synthetic diamond, also called laboratory diamond, is a genuine diamond, created using advanced technologies that reproduce the natural conditions of formation. Identical to natural diamond in visual and chemical terms, it represents an ethical, ecological, and economical alternative.
Each jewel adorned with a synthetic diamond is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, guaranteeing its quality and traceability.