BRILLIANT WONDERS
THE GUIDE TO DIAMONDS
WONDERS OF NATURE
THE FOUR C’S
The four Cs are the globally accepted standards for assessing the quality of a diamond. Each of the four Cs: carat, clarity, colour and cut, contributes to the value and unique beauty of a diamond. The globally accepted industry standards for grading diamonds are created by GIA (The Gemological Institute of America), the world’s foremost authority on diamonds. State-of-the-art technology is employed to determine the exact characteristics and quality of each diamond.
For every step on the diamond grading scale, there is a significant distinction. Many of these distinctions are so subtle as to be invisible to the untrained eye, but even slight differences make a great impact on the cost and quality of the diamond.
C FOR CARAT
Carat is the standard mass measuring unit used to determine the weight of a diamond. 1 carat = 0.20 grams. Even a fraction of a carat can make a considerable difference in both the cost and appearance of the diamond.
C FOR CLARITY
Clarity refers to the absence of inclusions and blemishes in the diamond. The fewer so called natural birthmarks, the more light will pass through the stone facets.
C FOR COLOUR
Diamonds are valued by how closely they approach colourlessness. The less colour in a white diamond, the rarer and more valuable it is. Fancy colour diamonds, such as pinks, yellows, and blues, lie outside this colour range.
C FOR CUT
The cut determines how the diamond interacts with light and it is the cut that fuels the diamond’s fire, sparkle, and brilliance. For that reason, the allure of a particular diamond depends more on cut quality than anything else.
AN EXTRA C FOR CONFIDENCE
FINEST QUALITY AND DESIGN
OLE LYNGGAARD COPENHAGEN’s fine jewellery collections offer a wide variety of exclusive designs set with brilliant cut diamonds wrapped in 18 karat gold. Every angle and every detail is carefully designed to elevate the brilliance of the precious diamonds. We guarantee finest quality diamonds and always strive to pick diamonds that are the best within each step on the diamond grading scale.
Most diamonds in our fine jewellery collections are classified TW.VS. TW (Top Wesselton) is equivalent to F-G on the GIA colour-scale defining a high-grade diamond that is colourless or near colourless. VS describes the clarity of the diamond as very slightly included, which signifies that it is almost impossible to identify any inclusions without intense magnification. We do not source diamonds with inclusions visible to the naked eye: our minimum standard is colour G, clarity SI-1.
Most diamonds from OLE LYNGGAARD COPENHAGEN are brilliant cut and are classified in the top-grade categories excellent or very good on the GIA diamond cut-scale. Brilliant cut diamonds are cut with 57 facets permitting the stone facets to unleash light with unrivalled intensity. The geometric form of the brilliant cut is designed to optimise the diamond’s dispersion (the way the light is spread in colours) and brilliance (the reflection of light) is the result of meticulous craftsmanship. Besides brilliant-cut diamonds we also offer fancy cut diamonds such as pear and oval.
DIAMOND SOLITAIRE JEWELLERY
Our Solitaire assortment is composed by a variety of unique designs set with a large center diamond. The Solitaire jewellery is available in yellow gold, white gold, or rose gold and with center diamonds of different specifications. We only use top-grade diamonds, starting from minimum quality G/SI1. The Solitaire rings are exquisite, sparkling creations – and the most popular choice within engagement rings.
CLASSIC SOLITAIRE
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WINTER FROST SOLITAIRE
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CERTIFICATES
We authenticate your solitaire diamond purchase with a detailed grading report. It guarantees the authenticity (that the diamond is natural) and uniqueness of the diamond. The grading report consists of three international certificates that belong to that specific piece of jewellery:
- A GIA Diamond Report (from the Gemological Institute of America)
- A IGI Diamond Report (from the International Gemological Institute)
- An HRD diamond report (from Hoge Raad voor Diamant meaning the Diamond High Council)
The report is unique, irreplaceable and must always follow the diamond. The report comes wrapped in an envelope with your solitaire diamond jewellery.
In addition to this detailed report, all diamonds above 0.30 ct. come with an OLE LYNGGAARD COPENHAGEN certificate made by our diamond supplier in Denmark.
AT YOUR SERVICE
Whether you are looking to find the perfect engagement ring, choose your wedding bands, mark a precious milestone, or discover that special addition to your personal collection, we are honoured to assist you. Our Solitaire jewellery is available with center diamonds of different specifications. Depending on the specific design and your personal requests regarding diamond characteristics, and cost, there is a variety of diamond jewellery for you to explore. Our diamond experts are delighted to consult with you to ensure you find that special something, you are seeking. For guidance and specifications, please schedule an appointment at one of our five flagship stores in Copenhagen, Copenhagen Airport, Sydney, Munich, or Stockholm. Here, you will be able to explore a variety of exquisite diamonds and exclusive fine jewellery designs while our diamond experts guide you through the collections according to your wishes. We look forward to welcoming you on a journey through the world of diamonds.
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