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Carat / Weight
Diamonds are weighed in carats, an ancient measuring unit that used the seeds of the carob tree. A carat is equivalent to 0.2 grammes. The carat can be sub-divided into granules equivalent to 1/20 of a gramme, and into points equal to 1/100 of a carat.
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Cut
To obtain two brilliant cut diamonds from a rough diamond with the shape of an octahedron, one can consider various options, depending on the inclusions, the growth lines and the quality of the final cut that one wishes to obtain.
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Clarity
The inclusions of the diamond are internal characteristics caused by various factors. They can be natural or they can be caused during the cutting process of the stone.
It is worth remembering that these are not imperfections but natural characteristics that each diamond possesses rendering it unique. When the diamond is put under pressure, it can provoke fractures and breakages. -
Colour
Diamonds can assume almost all colours, due to impurities or structural defects: yellow and brown are the most common. Black diamonds contain numerous inclusions that give the gem its dark look.
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Carat / Weight
Diamonds are weighed in carats, an ancient measuring unit that used the seeds of the carob tree. A carat is equivalent to 0.2 grammes. The carat can be sub-divided into granules equivalent to 1/20 of a gramme, and into points equal to 1/100 of a carat.
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Cut
To obtain two brilliant cut diamonds from a rough diamond with the shape of an octahedron, one can consider various options, depending on the inclusions, the growth lines and the quality of the final cut that one wishes to obtain.
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Clarity
The inclusions of the diamond are internal characteristics caused by various factors. They can be natural or they can be caused during the cutting process of the stone.
It is worth remembering that these are not imperfections but natural characteristics that each diamond possesses rendering it unique. When the diamond is put under pressure, it can provoke fractures and breakages. -
Colour
Diamonds can assume almost all colours, due to impurities or structural defects: yellow and brown are the most common. Black diamonds contain numerous inclusions that give the gem its dark look.
Shapes and Colour
The Jewellery Atelier.
In the WDG house, a department called ATELIER DEL GIOIELLO has been developed for years which consists of unique jewels, not repeatable items as the jewel is designed around the size and beauty of the gem.
Based on this project, as well as including one-off jewels with white diamonds and precious gems, such as sapphires, rubies and emeralds, acquired due to its positioning in "international buying", the Company has decided to undertake the development and sale of these valuable jewels.
Diamond Shape
Each stone embodies unique qualities, ready to be enhanced by the expert hands of a craftsman, who will choose the most suitable cut.
The shape of a diamond refers to its geometric appearance
The most common cut is the BRILLIANT one, but it is not the only one that WDG offers its customers. Fancy shapes indicate any non-brilliant cut diamond.
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Brilliant Cut / Round Brillant
The Brilliant cut is the most requested. It is made with triangular and kite-shaped facets, all arranged in such a way as to optimize the brilliance or refraction of light. The brilliant cut diamond has 57 to 58 facets and is the most sparkling cut of all.
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Princess Cut
With the characteristic cross pattern and well-defined angles, the Princess cut has a modern and clean look precisely due to its symmetrical and square shape.
The Princess is a cut that is becoming more and more popular thanks to the brightness and brilliance that distinguishes diamonds cut in this way. -
Emerald Cut
A rectangular cut with rounded corners and a lower number of facets which makes it less bright than others but to its credit, it boasts a sophisticated and unparalleled elegance.
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Asscher or "stepped" Cut
Stepped diamonds have trapezoidal facets parallel to the diamond's girdle, which makes them look like steps. This style of arrangement of the facets enhances the colour and purity of the diamonds.
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Cushion Cut
It is one of the first cuts made for diamonds. It has a square shape with slightly rounded sides. Precisely for the history it boasts, this cut characterizes historical and timeless jewels.
Heart Shape
A shape that already says it all, love in its maximum expression. This cut makes the jewel delicate and bright. It is an unmistakable signature for those who want to say “forever”.
Drop Shape
With a tapered shape, this cut frees the same brilliance of the round cut, but with the particularity of an elongated shape. The jewel creates a fantastic impression of making the finger more tapered.
Oval Shape
The facets create a high level of brilliance and if well cut and proportioned the oval shape can reach the same brightness as a round diamond. The advantage of this type of shape is that an oval stone will appear larger than a round one of the same caratage.
Radiant Shape
A mix that combines the brilliance of the round cut with the elegance of the square shape.
Marquise Shape
A cut to release light, oval-shaped and long-limbed with pointed conical ends, which creates the impression that the diamond is larger.
