Diamond Jewellery Sydney

 

There are so many options when looking to purchase Diamond Jewellery, whether it be online or in person at a local Jeweller. Each option has it’s appeal to everyone. Some buyers like the option of walking into a store and viewing something in person or getting to speak to a Jeweller first hand about their ideas. Others like the convenience and often discounted price that can be associated with online shopping.

There is no doubt however that online shopping has become even more popular even for such a high priced and important purchase. Whether you are searching for Diamond Jewellery Sydney or New York, often online retailers are able to ship world wide which is a huge advantage for shoppers all over the world. The only consideration with purchasing Diamond Engagement Rings and Diamond Jewellery is the shipping and custom charges. Sometimes it can be more cost effective to purchase locally and sometimes the charges can be unexpected.

The usual place to start when shopping for Diamond Jewellery is often the budget and after a little research or learning about the difference in Diamond grades you’re set to start comparing. It’s important to consider what attributes are important to you and what sacrifices you are willing to make to purchase according to price. For example two Diamonds may be of similar price but one is a higher colour grade and lower clarity. For some shapes colour is more important, for others it can be sacrificed as clarity is more important. Size is probably the biggest factor when looking at price and usually Diamonds in the half carat and full carat sizes for example 1ct and 1.5ct will cost significantly more than Diamonds just under a smidge of the full or half size.

After deciding on what type of Diamond you would like for your Jewellery the next important decision is the setting. Looking at Engagement Rings, there are many types of settings to choose from. Solitaire Engagement Rings have been the most popular choice for decades and are still among the most purchased. The Diamond Band and Halo Engagement Ring have also been hugely popular and have also evolved to include more elaborate designs and small Diamond setting.

The best way to determine what works with your ideal shape is to check on designs with the same Diamond shape or ask a qualified Jeweller what the options may be. There are certain settings which work better than others with certain shapes.

The last choice couples face is whether to purchase a design created by a specific Jeweller or to opt for a custom design. The great thing about online retailers now is their ability to cater to clients looking to create a custom design.

I Heart Diamonds are leading the way for affordable, high quality Diamond Jewellery in Sydney. Both in store and online, they specialize in custom design and even have an option to build your ring online. For a great place to start for honest and knowledgeable advice check out www.iheartdiamonds.com.au.

Which ever way a buyer chooses to go, shopping for a Diamond Jewellery is exciting and should be fun.

Emerald Lab Created Diamond

The Emerald cut Diamond like the Asscher is unique in cut compared to the other shapes because of its elongated straight facets and step cut. It is nearly always cut at the corners to create stability and lessen the chance of cracks and fractures.

Its extremely important when looking at the Emerald to consider what attributes make some Emeralds better than others. Due to the large surface area and large facets the clarity grade is one of the most important qualities when looking at grades. The step cut while gorgeous in the Emerald and Asscher will show inclusions more clearly than all the other shapes. It is a general recommendation to look for anything in the VS Clarity range or higher and sacrifice a little on colour. As the step cuts hold the colour better than the brilliant cuts choosing a grade slightly lower is ok. In fact where an I colour in a round brilliant is noticeable the I colour in the Emerald tends to show better due to the wider facets. A qualified Jeweller is the best bet when looking to get advice on this shape as looking at a certificate alone sometimes isn’t good enough. Some inclusions are more noticeable than others. A good Jeweller will know what to look for here and be able to advise against inclusions that are black compared to clear. Black inclusions in the step cut are easily visible and take away from the beauty of these cuts.

When it comes to cut there isn’t a guide like there is with a round brilliant, however there are some recommendations that typically when followed produce a great looking Emerald. With a table and depth percentage between 61 and 68 as well as length to width ration of 1.40 – 1.50 and no culet, it’s a good bet you’ll end up with a excellent cut Emerald. The higher the grade in symmetry and polish the better the Diamond so it’s preferable to have a grade of very good or excellent here.

While this shape has been a classic for decades and is most popular in a solitaire or with accents it is less expensive than the round brilliant. The Round Brilliant continues to be the most expensive of all the shapes duetoit’s waste yield…meaning it uses more rough stone to cut this shape compared to others. Some buyers have opted for a more ethically and environmentally sustainable Diamond alternative. The Emerald Lab Created Diamond is grown meaning they are created and not mined making them 100% ethically sourced. When considering the huge social impact and environmental footprint mining can have, lab grown Diamonds are an ethical choice and often the only choice for conscientious couples.

Even though the Emerald is less expensive than the high yield round brilliant it is still considerably more than the Lab Grown alternative which in essence is the same as natural Diamonds. Either way the Emerald is a classic, elegant shape and whether looking for natural Diamonds or Lab grown Diamonds, this shape will continue to be in style.