by Victor Azzopardi Jewellers

A FLAWLESS INVESTMENT

When investing in diamonds there are a few points enabling you to make your choice in full confidence.

For example; the traditional brilliant-cut (57-facet) diamond which is Internationally Certified, Antwerp-cut, Internally Flawless with exceptional white or rare white colour grading, will stand for its absolute clarity and sought-after cut.

Diamond Certification

A meaningful International Diamond Certificate confirms the analysis and offers a lifetime guarantee to the purchaser assuring a trustworthy investment that’s sure to increase in value with time.

Evaluating Diamond quality

A Diamond is identified by the 4 C’s: CARAT, CLARITY, COLOUR, CUT. A lower grade of any one of these, drastically reduces the value of any Diamond.

CARAT - The weight is the determining factor in valuing a Diamond. The price of diamonds varies depending on the carat weight and does not necessarily increase proportionately to the number of carats, however, significant variations occur in exceptional sizes.

CLARITY - Clarity grading is vital in Diamond evaluation. The absence or presence of inclusions will definitely effect the stone’s value. An honest and knowledgeable presentation of diamond clarity is the easiest way to ensure the client’s peace of mind.

COLOUR - When a Diamond is described as having a fine colour, it means that in actual fact the stone is colourless - this is called “exceptional white”. The colour grade is given according to an alphabetical scale ranging from D, the best colour, to S-Z.

CUT - Two aspects of the cut are judged separately: the finish grade and the proportions. When examining the finished grade, attention is mainly given to the stones facets and symmetry. The proportions determine the fire and brilliance of the Diamond.

Source: Victor Azzopardi Jewellers