Shape

available diamond shapes at lovesignia

Carat

the mass of a diamond

1 metric carat is equivalent to 0.2 gram. the weight is relative to the size of a diamond.
diamond weight are stated in metric carat, abbreviated "ct".

Colour

the evaluation of the absence of colour in a diamond

from the scale d – z, the colour grading system measures the degree of colourlessness.
under controlled lighting and precise viewing conditions, diamonds are compared against masterstones.

Clarity

the absence of inclusions and blemishes in a diamond

the natural process of diamond forming can result in a variety of internal characteristics
called inclusion and external characteristics called blemishes.

Cut

the diamond's ability to reflect light

when a diamond interacts with light, every angle and every facet affects the amount of light returned to the eye.
a well cut diamond will transmit light and sparkle intensely.

Polish

polish measures the quality of a diamond's surface condition

Symmetry

symmetry measures the exactness of the shape of a diamond and it's arrangement

features of symmetry

fluorescence

the effect that ultraviolet (uv) light has on a diamond

the intensity of light emitted by the diamond under ultraviolet (uv) light, an essential component of daylight.