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Diamond FAQ’s

Which "C" is the most important?
A diamond's quality depends on a combination of all the four "C's". However, David Orgell believes the most critical of these is cut. More than any other factor, cut determines the brilliance, fire and overall beauty of your diamond.
 
How do I know my diamond is what they say it is?
Every diamond is unique, and all the critical qualities of your diamond should be certified in writing. At David Orgell every diamond jewelry we sell is accompanied by either a GA certification or a special David Orgell certificate that includes the exact measurements.
 
How do I care for my diamond?
In order to ensure that your diamond maintains its brilliance, David Orgell suggests that your diamond receives periodic professional maintenance. Our service staff will check that all settings are adequately secured to your stones and give your jewelry a thorough cleaning. Between professional cleanings, David Orgell recommends the occasional use of a nonabrasive cleaner for diamond jewelry. A mild solution of six parts water to one part ammonia may be applied with a soft bristle brush. Jewelry with stones other than diamonds may need other care.

What is a Diamond?
Diamonds are pure or nearly pure carbon, blessed with three extraordinary qualities: First, a diamond is the purest of earth's gemstones, composed of a single unadulterated element. Second, it is the hardest transparent substance known to man. However, sharp impact may cause damage to a diamond. Third, a diamond has unique powers of light reflection. When Cut to proper proportions, it gathers light within itself, sending it back in a shower of fire and brilliance.

These qualities make a diamond ring the perfect symbol of engagement. The shape of a diamond largely determines its setting. All Orgell stones, no matter their shape, have been Cut to maximize their brilliance.

Diamond Shapes

Carat Sizes


The purest and rarest diamonds are virtually colorless. Although many diamonds may appear colorless to the untrained eye, the majority contain very slight traces of yellow, brown or gray.
 
Color quality is critical. A stone's beauty and value usually increase dramatically the more colorless it is. The spectrum ranges from light yellow, "Z," to totally colorless, "D."

                                     

                

It is possible to find some imperfections in almost every diamond: tiny feathers and clouds - inclusions - that affect a diamond's value. Clarity grades range from "I" (imperfect) to "FL" (flawless).
 
A diamond is said to be "flawless" if no inclusions or superficial blemishes can be seen under a standard 10-power jeweler's loupe. Truly flawless diamonds are extremely rare.

Cut

More than any other quality, cut determines the fire and brilliance of a diamond. In order to maximize this fire and brilliance, the diamond cutter must place each of the stone's facets and angles in exact geometric relation to one another.