Diamond Stone (Heera)

Ruled by Venus, these glittering gemstones have a sense of immortality attached to them. Durable and in demand, diamonds bring positivity and change.

• Offers radiating confidence
• Offers creative guidance
• Bring good luck and wealth

Made available by global demand, natural diamonds stone take centuries to form under high pressure and temperature deep within the earth. Today with synthetics available on the market, it is important to understand key factors when identifying a good quality Heera. From colorless, faint yellows to intense blues and pinks, certification adds confidence and reliability when making an investment.

Cut: A diamond’s appeal is dependent on its sparkle and fire, which are in turn based on the gem's proportions and facet positions. With a standardized grading system by GIA, an excellent cut gem (EX) with natural inclusions can sometimes be more visually attractive than a gem with a poor cut as it allows light to play off the gem perfectly. A range of cuts is seen in jewelry as it is important to select a gemstone that offers a connection.

Color: Although diamonds appear colorless, most gems have a hint of yellow thanks to the natural presence of nitrogen. Often hidden by the color of the metal, a colorless diamond is truly rare and incredibly valuable. Deeper yellows are less desirable unless the gemstone has a saturated and vivid, fancy color.

Clarity: Natural diamonds have a plethora of internal features that occur during the formation of the gem. From feathers, fractures, crystal inclusions, and sometimes even black carbon inclusions, these features speak of the journey the gemstone has undergone. It is considered best to invest in a gemstone with an eye-clean appearance and no eye-visible features as the rarity and value of the diamond tend to increase. Certificates are advisable as it gives a clear picture of the internal clarity grade.

Carat Weight: Available in a range of sizes from tiny pointers (gems measuring under a carat) to larger 5-carat gems, the diamond is rarely seen in sizes over 10 carats. Keeping in mind all the other factors, finding a large gemstone is rare, and is often sold privately or at auctions.

Treatment: Natural diamonds are in high demand for their symbolism and hence treatments and alterations become an easy way to improve a diamond's saleability. From laser drills that hide the visibility of inclusion to color enhancement, certification is always suggested when making an investment in a diamond.

Diamonds are known for their hardness and durability. At 10 on the scale of hardness, they are the hardest minerals known to man. Diamond dust is even used to polish metal and marble. One of the best gemstones for everyday jewelry, a natural diamond can remain undamaged even with years of wear. This is why these gems are often found undamaged in heirloom pieces of jewelry.

In today's contemporary sparkler, diamonds fluctuate between a range of prices depending on their quality factors. An excellent Diamond Price in India is between 30,000 to 300,000 per carat based on its size. 

Color: Colorless natural diamonds fetch the highest prices falling under the D to F color range. G to J-K is an affordable color range that is often camouflaged with the color of the metal. Color ranges between G-H and I are often the most affordable gems to pick.

Cut: Investing in a gemstone with a triple EX (excellent) cut, is both valuable and visually appealing. Top-quality natural diamonds must have a good cut for that beautiful sparkle, as a seamless flow of light illuminates the gem from within.

Clarity: The clarity of a diamond is an insight into the gemstone. Understanding that higher clarities like Flawless and Internally Flawless are incredibly rare and valuable is key. Moving to more accessible qualities like VVS to VS, natural diamonds become affordable and attainable.

Carat Weight: Large gems are a rare resource, natural diamonds tend to increase in value with size, given that all other factors are also in check. A 0.90-carat diamond can often be much lower in price compared to the price of a 1.00-carat gemstone as these weights are considered a benchmark for solitaires.

Purchasing a diamond is complicated. Nothing seems to make sense at first glance. They both weigh two carats. Why are they the same size but one diamond stone price is $6,340 while the other costs $20,380? The 20k diamond is actually the better deal, which makes it even stranger!

Caring for your diamond is imperative. Gemstones over time tend to attract dirt and grime and need an occasional bath.

A safe way to clean your Diamond jewelry is:

• Place gemstone studded jewelry in a bowl of warm soapy water, away from a basin
• In the bowl scrub the piece lightly with an old, soft-bristled toothbrush
• In the bowl, rinse with clean water
• Wipe dry

Bowl is to catch gemstones that might come out of their setting but can be returned to the jeweler to be reset.

Do not use any harsh chemicals, light hand soap will work.

Jewelry pieces set with enamel and Kundan work should never be washed or put into an ultrasonic machine.