Diamond Guide
Understanding the Beauty of Precision
UNDERSTANDING GIA
GIA stands as the world’s foremost arbiter of diamond excellence. At SIA, we honor this legacy by employing the exacting 4Cs criteria—not merely as metrics, but as a lens to reveal the harmonious balance of rarity, brilliance, and enduring value to every stone.
Cut
Clarity
Color
Carat
Cut
A diamond’s cut is the alchemy of proportion and symmetry that determines its’ brilliance, sparkle, and fire. At SIA, precision-cut mastery ensures each diamond adheres to exacting standards – sculpting maximum light return, mesmerizing fire (color dispersion) and scintillation (sparkle).
Clarity
Clarity is a unique marker of authenticity and natural imperfections for each diamond. At SIA, we adhere to GIA’s exacting standards, curating only stones VS graded above. Each gem is hand-selected to ensure the quality, preserving purity that mirrors the rarefied moments. (each stone is unique > storytelling)
Color
Color refers to the natural tint inherent in white diamonds – the gradient of transparency defines rarity. At SIA, we honor the GIA’s exacting benchmarks, hand-selecting only stones graded between DEF, ensuring each gem is virtually clear and unclouded.
Carat
Carat denotes a diamond's weight, not size. While larger-carat diamonds typically command higher prices, two stones of the same carat weight can differ in cost due to variations in cut, color, and clarity grades. At SIA, our artisans prioritize craftsmanship over mere carat weight, cutting each gem to optimize its brilliance and precision, never to simply maximize size.
Diamond Shape Guide
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BEYOND GEOMETRY
Apart from quality, diamonds come in a variety of cuts. Beyond shape, the soul of a cut lies in how its facets reflect and refract light, orchestrating its brilliance and scintillation. And within every shape, a story awaits — one sculpted not just for the eye, but for the essence of who you are.
Round Brilliant Cut
I'm Round. Crafted unparalleled brilliance, the round brilliant diamond cut stands as a timeless favorite for its breathtaking sparkle. Featuring over 50 facets this cut transforms light into a dazzling show of fire and contrast.
Opal Brilliant Cut
I'm Opal. Crafted unparalleled brilliance, the round brilliant diamond cut stands as a timeless favorite for its breathtaking sparkle. Featuring over 50 facets this cut transforms light into a dazzling show of fire and contrast.
Rectangle Brilliant Cut
I'm Rectangle. Crafted unparalleled brilliance, the round brilliant diamond cut stands as a timeless favorite for its breathtaking sparkle. Featuring over 50 facets this cut transforms light into a dazzling show of fire and contrast.
Tear Brilliant Cut
I'm Tear. Crafted unparalleled brilliance, the round brilliant diamond cut stands as a timeless favorite for its breathtaking sparkle. Featuring over 50 facets this cut transforms light into a dazzling show of fire and contrast.
Oval Brilliant Cut
I'm Oval. Crafted unparalleled brilliance, the round brilliant diamond cut stands as a timeless favorite for its breathtaking sparkle. Featuring over 50 facets this cut transforms light into a dazzling show of fire and contrast.
Diamond Brilliant Cut
I'm Diamond. Crafted unparalleled brilliance, the round brilliant diamond cut stands as a timeless favorite for its breathtaking sparkle. Featuring over 50 facets this cut transforms light into a dazzling show of fire and contrast.