Diamonds

Diamond setting is a meticulous process that involves securing a diamond or diamonds into a piece of jewellery, such as a ring. This task is performed by skilled artisans known as setters, who use various techniques to ensure that the stones are not only aesthetically pleasing but also securely fastened. The most common diamond settings include prong, bezel, pave, channel, and tension settings, each offering its unique allure and security level for the stones.

Diamonds, with their timeless allure and enduring symbolism, are a treasure that has fascinated humanity for centuries. When it comes to choosing a diamond, one of the critical factors influencing its brilliance and overall appearance is the cut. In the world of diamond grading, two primary cut grades stand out – Excellent Cut and Very Good Cut. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the pros and cons of each, helping you make an informed decision when selecting the perfect diamond for your cherished moments.

When it comes to purchasing diamonds, clarity is a paramount factor that greatly influences a diamond's quality and value. In this comprehensive guide,

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) created the first, and now globally accepted, standard for describing diamonds which is referred to as the ‘Four C’s of Diamonds’ – the measures of Colour, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight. This is the universally accepted method for assessing the quality of a diamond, so that jewelers can communicate to customers exactly what they are about to purchase. If you are planning to buy your special lady a diamond engagement ring, then you would be well advised to learn a little bit more about what makes this the precious and sought after stone in the world.  

The colour red is generally associated with love, passion, and strength, therefore it is very fitting that the world’s rarest, most desirable and most valuable of the fancy natural coloured diamonds is the red diamond! Red diamonds are so rare that it is believed that thirty true ‘predominantly red’ diamonds are in existence, and most are smaller than half a carat - ‘predominantly red’ is the description given by the GIA that indicates that red is the primary colour in the diamond with no secondary hues such as purple. Here we take a look at the phenomenon of the world rarest diamonds – the red diamond.

Whilst red diamonds are acknowledged as ‘the’ rarest of all the natural fancy coloured diamonds, pink diamonds are considered by experts to also be one of the rarest natural diamonds on earth (along with purple, green, blue, violet and pure oranges). Due to this rarity it is estimated by experts that pink diamonds can cost at least 20 times the price of its colourless (white) equivalent and they are highly sought after by diamond collectors and connoisseurs worldwide for their personal collections and bespoke items of jewellery.  So what is it about pink diamonds that makes them so impressive? Let’s take a closer look:

Are you the sort of person who likes to break the mould and turn heads wherever you go? Do you seek out the spotlight rather than shy away? Well if the answer to either these questions is yes then you may want to consider the choice of yellow diamonds for your engagement ring or other item of diamond jewellery.

Some sources may refer to lab-grown diamonds as being ‘fake’, ‘imitation’ or a ‘simulant’, but this is actually incorrect. The reason for this common misunderstanding is that the vast majority of lab-grown diamonds are chemically and physically the same as a natural diamond that is produced by the geological processes of time and Mother Nature.  In comparison moissanite and cubic zirconia which to the untrained naked eye both look similar to diamonds, in fact exhibit very different chemical and physical properties, and therefore are in fact imitation or simulant diamonds. Here at Reve Diamonds we like all our valued customers to be equipped with the right knowledge that allows them to make the right purchasing decision based on the correct facts about diamonds. So here is our short guide to the similarities and differences between naturally formed diamonds lab grown diamonds and imitation diamonds such as cubic zirconia and moissanite that we hope will help you be well informed.

As diamond experts one of the questions we get frequently asked is how to tell if a diamond is real or a fake! The bad news is that if you are not familiar with the structure and components of a diamond you may be led to think that a gemstone is a diamond when it is in fact an entirely different stone such as moissanite or cubic zirconia. In addition, it is almost impossible to spot a fake from areal diamond with the naked untrained eye as there is virtually nothing that you can feel or see to help you spot the difference. For this reason it is essential to know how to spot a fake diamond and the good news is that there are a number of simple tests that that you can carry out that can help you to spot a fake diamond. Of course no single at-home test should be regarded as conclusive proof either way, and we always recommend that you contact an expert such as the highly experienced team here at Reve Diamonds as we have professional experience and equipment to confirm if a diamond is real or fake. Here are some simple tests that you can carry out to help you spot a real from a fake diamond: