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All
diamonds are not the same and a visit to our workshop will
teach you the difference, so you will understand why some
diamonds can be the same size but cost more than others.
Your diamond selection is guided by our master jeweller and
diamond graders, according to Colour, Clarity and Cut,
making sure you our valued customer receive only the best
quality and value. At Vangeli we like our customers to be
well informed before purchasing their Diamond.
Vangeli also supply Cognac and Champagne
diamonds from Argyle mines in Western Australia.
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A Guide To Buying Diamonds
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Diamonds are found in all colours. Mostly they are yellowish to white or
brownish. More rarely they have strong colours (green, red, blue, violet, brown,
yellow) which are grouped together as "fancy colours" and in quality gems, fetch
collectors prices. Commercial Diamonds are graded by cut, colour clarity and
carat weight known as the Four "C"'s.
 C
u t :
 The cut of a diamond determines the brilliance. Diamonds
that are not cut in proper proportions will lack sparkle. It
is a painstaking procedure to cut a diamond and requires
great skill - for example, the Round Brilliant Cut Diamond
is cut into 58 facets and each must be perfectly aligned.
C o l o u r :
Most diamonds appear to have no colour, however the
majority do contain slight traces of brown or yellow. The
higher the colour, the greater the value - for example,
going from one grade to a higher grade can increase your
diamond by thousands of dollars. Coloured diamonds also
occur by rare accidents of nature.
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D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S to Z |
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Exceptional White |
Rare White |
White |
Slightly Tinted White |
Tinted White |
Tinted Colour |
 C
l a r i t y :
Is the number of inclusions presented in a single
diamond. (internal or external marks or blemished) The fewer
the inclusions the clearer and more valuable the diamond.
All diamonds even though some are labelled flawless have
minute inclusions created by nature.
| FL - Flawless No
internal or external flaws |
IF - Internally
Flawless No internal flaws, slight external
blemishes |
VVS1, VVS2 - Very
very slight inclusions Very difficult for a
professional to see under 10X Magnification |
VS1, VS2 - Very
slight inclusions Difficult to see under 10X
Magnification |
SI1, SI2 - small
inclusions |
P1, P2, P3 -
inclusions visible to the naked eye |
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a r a t W e i g h t :
The size of the diamond is meaningless unless cut,
clarity and colour are taken into consideration - for
example, you can have a large stone of little value if it
lacks brilliance and clarity. Although it is true that large
stones are more rare than smaller ones, value is determined
by quality. At Vangeli, our skilled staff can help you
choose the right diamond to suit your personal style, taste
and budget.
For FREE quotes or helpful advice, please
phone (02) 6282 9235 BH or fax (02) 6282
9554
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