My Diamond Guide:

Understanding Diamond Certification

A Diamond Certification is the essential document that formally authenticates your stone's identity and quality. It plays a vital role in ensuring that each piece is not only beautiful to the eye, but also verified in quality and value. It is the mark of integrity that assures you are investing in a gemstone that has been graded by industry experts. 

A diamond's value is initially determined by the foundational 4Cs: Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat Weight. But true diamond grading goes beyond these essentials. Reputable laboratories also assess elements like symmetry, polish, and fluorescence, which together influence how a diamond interacts with light and reveals its brilliance. 

Symmetry evaluates the precision of a diamond’s shape and facet alignment; Polish measures the smoothness of its surface; and Fluorescence considers how it reacts under ultraviolet light, graded from None to Very Strong. Typically, Fluorescence is no big deal, but when it's strong in a very colorless diamond, it can cause a cloudy look. This makes it vital to check the documentation to confirm the diamond is truly brilliant and priced correctly. These details, though subtle, are what distinguish a good diamond from an exceptional one.

Understanding certification is an important step in expanding your diamond knowledge. It allows you to appreciate not just the beauty, but the craftsmanship and authenticity behind each stone. Every My Diamond piece comes with a certificate from trusted international grading laboratories, affirming its quality and value. With this assurance, you’re not just purchasing jewelry, you’re investing in a piece verified by experts and crafted to last a lifetime.

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