Diamond and Gemstone :

Many precious and semiprecious stones are used for jewellery. Among them are:

Experts typically recommend that you select loose diamonds that are "eye clean," meaning they have no inclusions that are visible to the naked eye. These diamonds are an excellent value and are much cheaper than FL, IF-grade diamonds. They will not contain visible inclusions that will detract from the brilliance or beauty of the stone.

Some gemstones (like pearls, coral, and amber) are classified as organic, meaning that they are produced by living organisms. Others are inorganic, meaning that they are generally composed of and arise from minerals.

Some gems, for example, amethyst, have become less valued as methods of extracting and importing them have progressed. Some man-made gems can serve in place of natural gems, an example is the cubic zirconia etc.

Diamond Clarity :
Clarity is the indication of a diamond’s purity. In order to grade the clarity of a diamond, it is necessary to ascertain the number and nature of any inclusions, or flaw, on or in the stone as well as their size and position. They may look like tiny black flecks, crystals, clouds or feathers and they’re what make each diamond different and unique. Diamonds without flaws or inclusions are found relatively infrequently in nature. Thus the fewer flaws or inclusions are in a diamonds, the more desirable and valuable that diamond will be.
Inclusions that cannot be seen with the unaided eye do not visibly detract from the beauty of a diamond. When inclusions can be seen with the unaided eye, they begin to detract from the beauty of the stone by interfering with the light reflection, or sparkle, of the diamond.

Diamond Color :
Most diamonds of gem quality vary in shade from colorless to yellow. To determine the correct color, all diamonds are compared with an internationally accepted master set of stones, the color of which ranges from D, or colorless (the most sought after) to Z, the most color tinted. Colors also occur in diamonds such as yellow, orange, pink, red, blue, etc. These vivid colors are more rare, and thus, more expensive.

Diamond Cut :
This is one of the most important, but most overlooked aspects of diamond beauty. In its natural state, a diamond’s beauty is generally concealed. How a diamond has been cut, polished, and to what proportions, are of utmost importance. These elements determine the life, brilliance and luster of the diamond. If these cutting factors fall below standard, the appearance of the diamond will be adversely affected. The brilliance of the round cut diamonds, but the elegance of the emerald cut and the exquisite uniqueness of such cuts as the marquise, pear, oval, heart and other shapes are also highly prized.