Lazare Diamonds
What are the characteristics of a quality diamond?
The 4C’s dictate the value of a diamond…
CUT Not to be confused with the shape of the diamond, cut refers to the arrangement of a diamond’s facets. Cut is the most important of the 4C’s because it determines the brilliance and beauty of the diamond. Cut is the only “C” under man’s control. A diamond which is “ideal cut” captures and releases the maximum play of light.
COLOR Diamonds range from colorless-the rarest and most valuable-to yellowish, with a spectrum of shadings in between. Color can only be seen with proper lighting against a white background.
CLARITY Clarity is the degree to which tiny marks of nature called inclusions are present in the diamond. A “flawless” diamond has no inclusions which are visible under 10-power magnification.
CARAT-WEIGHT This is the standard measurement for diamond size. The most obvious variable, it is actually the least important in determining the brilliance and beauty of a diamond.
What is the “ideal cut”?
The ideal cut is a mathematical formula for cutting diamonds to precise angles and proportions to gain the optimum reflection and refraction of light.
You may choose to economize on color, clarity or size, but to ensure that you have the most brilliant possible diamond, you should never compromise on cut.
Why should you choose an ideal cut Lazare Diamond?
When a diamond is ideally cut, light rays from all sides are bent towards the center of the stone and are reflected back through the top in a blaze of light.
If a diamond isn’t ideally cut, light will “leak” out through the side or bottom of the stone. The ideal cut guarantees you a spectacular balance of brilliance, sparkle, and fire.
Ideal Cut: The ideal proportions of a Lazare Diamond ensure maximum brilliance. When light enters a properly cut diamond, it is reflected from facet to facet and comes back through the top in a rainbow blaze.
Shallow Cut: In a diamond cut too shallow, light “leaks” through the bottom and the eye may see a dull reflection.
Deep Cut: In a diamond that is too deep, much of the light is reflected to opposite facets at the wrong angle and is lost through the sides. The diamond may appear black in the center.
What is a laser inscription?
Every Lazare Diamond has a logo and identification number specially laser-inscribed on its circumference.
- The logo is your proof of authenticity as an ideal cut Lazare Diamond.
- The number is your proof of ownership in case of loss of theft.
This inscription is invisible to the naked eye and does not affect the clarity grade of the diamond.