We are diamond wholesalers, so you will be buying high quality diamonds directly from the source. We are in charge from beginning to end- from polishing the rough diamonds to the finished product. We make sure that our customers receive only the very best. We have cut out the extra costs and have passed the savings along to you without sacrificing quality. Every diamond is unique: no two are ever the same. Each has its own "personality" with its own internal and external characteristics. The shape and quality of the rough diamond determines the shape of the polished diamond, and only the skill of an experienced cutter can reveal the potential beauty of the stone.

Four major components are used throughout the world to evaluate a diamond's quality and value. They are known as the 4 C's: Cut, Color, Carat and Clarity. Understanding the qualities of the 4C's and how they interact with each other will help you make the right purchase.

Carat, abbreviated "ct." is a measure of weight used for diamonds. One carat is equal to 1/5 of a gram (200 milligrams). Stones are measured to the nearest hundredth of a carat. A hundredth of a carat is also called a point. Thus a .10 carat stone can be called either 10 points, or 1/10 of a carat. Small stones like .05, and .10ct are most often referred to by point designations.

The carat, as a unit of weight, is derived from the carob seed which was used by early gem traders to weigh diamonds. Since a carat is a unit of measure and not size, two diamonds of the same carat weight may appear to be different sizes depending on how the diamond is cut.

The Clarity Grading Scale developed by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), outlined below is the most widely accepted grading system in the world.

Color refers to the presence or absence of color in white diamonds. Acting as a prism, a diamond can divide light into a spectrum of colors and reflect this light as colorful flashes called fire. Just as when looking through colored glass, color in a diamond will act as a filter, and will diminish the spectrum of color emitted. The less color in a diamond, the more colorful the fire and the better the color grade. Diamonds are assigned color grades by comparing them to diamonds with color grades which have been certified by the GIA as master color comparison diamonds. The GIA grades color alphabetically from D (totally colorless) to Z (yellow). See chart below:

Color differences are very subtle and it is very difficult to see the difference between say, an E and an F. Therefore, colors are graded under controlled lighting conditions and are compared to a master set for accuracy. When determining the color of a diamond, it is crucial to see the diamond unmounted.

What is HPHT Treatment?
HPHT stands for "high-pressure high-temperature." It is a diamond treatment that permanently changes the color of diamonds, removing brownish colorations.

How is it done?
The HPHT treatment involves placing a diamond in a pressure vessel and squeezing the stone at high pressure and high temperature for a few minutes or less (at pressures close to those used to grow diamonds, and temperatures of about 2,000 degrees Celsius).

High Pressure High Temperature Treatment (HPHT)
HPHT was first used to turn yellowish diamonds into fancy colored gemstones, but now it's also used to transform some brown diamonds into colorless diamonds that can be sold for a much higher price. Some companies claim HPHT isn't a treatment at all, calling it a technique that finishes the job nature started.

HPHT is permanent. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires that HPHT be disclosed.

Diamonds can have cut grades of Ideal, Very Good, Good, Fair, and Poor. The cut, or proportions and angles of a diamond determine how it reflects light. A diamond's reflective properties are referred to as "fire" or "brilliance." Too shallow a cut will let light escape through the sides of the diamond before it has a chance to reflect, making it appear watery or dull, while too deep a cut will allow light to be lost through the bottom of the diamond, making it appear dark, especially in the center.