Loose Diamonds

The definition of a loose diamond is one which comes free from any type of mount or encumbrance.

Certainly purchasing loose diamonds gives you a better opportunity to check all facets and angles of the stone and allows you to choose your own individual setting.

Gemmologists strongly suggest that you only buy loose diamonds which are accompanied by a reliable certificate showing that they have been graded by an international gem laboratory like the GIA (Gemmological Institute of America) or EGL (European Gem Lab) as this is your best protection against buying a low quality diamond at an inflated price. 

But remember that certification doesn't change the quality of the diamond but certifies the specifications of the diamond detailing the all important 4Cs:  clarity, cut, colour and carat weight which are the criteria used by jewellers the world over. Cut is probably the most important and the most difficult to understand. The brilliance of a diamond depends heavily on its cut.  Most loose diamonds contain some inner flaws (or inclusions) which occur naturally during the formation process. The visibility, number and size of these inclusions determine the clarity of a diamond. The clearer the diamond the more brilliance it creates and the cost rises accordingly.  

Colourless loose diamonds are the most desirable since they sparkle the most allowing the greatest refraction of light. Off white diamonds absorb light and inhibit brilliance. A carat is the unit of weight for diamonds, and because large diamonds are much rarer than small diamonds the price rises exponentially to their sizes.

Unless you have years of experience in the diamond industry, it is best to let the experts check out these specifications.  For example, without specialised knowledge you would not purchase an expensive second hand car without first having a mechanic check it over, or an antique without some sort of providence.

You can certainly save money by purchasing a wholesale loose diamond.  We can effect the biggest savings for you because as an internet retailer we have lower inventory and overhead costs than a bricks-and-mortar retailer.

We can provide you with detailed information on just what the 4Cs represent and what you should look for, together with details on how to clean your diamond jewellery, the latest styles and what to take into account to ensure that you purchase the perfect gift for that special someone.