Introduction

Choosing the right stone is one of the most important parts of creating fine jewellery. At Divara Jewellery, we guide you through the key details that influence beauty, brilliance, and value—including diamond shape, carat size, colour, clarity, and stone type.

Whether you're choosing an engagement ring, anniversary gift, pendant, earrings, or a custom design, understanding these details will help you select a stone that suits your style, budget, and lifestyle.

Diamond Shapes

Diamond shape has one of the biggest visual impacts on the final jewellery piece. Each shape creates a unique personality and style.

Round Brilliant

Classic, timeless, and renowned for maximum sparkle.

Oval

Elegant and elongated, often creating the appearance of a larger diamond.

Emerald

Sophisticated and clean, featuring a step-cut design that beautifully showcases clarity.

Radiant

Modern and brilliant, combining exceptional sparkle with a square or rectangular silhouette.

Cushion

Soft, romantic, and inspired by vintage elegance.

Pear

Distinctive and graceful, blending the brilliance of round and marquise shapes.

Marquise

Bold and elongated, offering dramatic finger coverage and an elegant appearance.

Princess

Sharp, contemporary, and highly brilliant with a geometric shape.

Asscher

Vintage-inspired with a refined architectural step-cut design.

Heart

A symbolic and romantic shape, perfect for meaningful jewellery.

Understanding the 4Cs

The 4Cs are the internationally recognised standards used to evaluate diamond quality.

Cut

Cut determines how effectively a diamond reflects light. A well-cut diamond delivers exceptional brilliance, fire, and sparkle.

Colour

Colour refers to how white or colourless a diamond appears. Near-colourless diamonds are a popular choice, offering an excellent balance between beauty and value.

Clarity

Clarity measures the natural internal and external characteristics within a diamond. Most inclusions are invisible to the naked eye, making the ideal clarity grade dependent on the diamond's size, shape, and setting.

Carat

Carat measures a diamond's weight rather than its visible size. Two diamonds of the same carat weight can appear noticeably different depending on their shape and proportions.

Carat Size vs Visual Size

Although carat measures weight, it does not always determine how large a diamond appears.

Shapes such as Oval, Pear, and Marquise often appear larger than a Round Brilliant diamond of the same carat weight due to their elongated proportions.

Understanding this difference helps you achieve the look you want while making the most of your chosen budget.

Lab-Grown Diamonds

Lab-grown diamonds are genuine diamonds created using advanced technology. They possess the same beauty, brilliance, durability, and physical properties as mined diamonds.

At Divara Jewellery, lab-grown diamonds are a popular choice for clients seeking a larger or higher-quality stone while maintaining excellent value.

Moissanite

Moissanite is a separate gemstone and not a diamond. It is admired for its exceptional sparkle, impressive durability, and affordability.

It is an excellent option for customers looking for a bright, eye-catching gemstone at a more accessible price point.

Natural Diamonds

Divara Jewellery specialises in lab-grown diamonds and moissanite. Natural diamonds are available upon request for selected bespoke and custom jewellery designs.

Certification

For lab-grown diamond jewellery above 1 CTW, Divara Jewellery provides IGI Certification where applicable.

Certification offers confidence in the authenticity, grading, and quality of your selected stone.