Showing posts with label different types of diamonds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label different types of diamonds. Show all posts

Friday, April 24, 2009

How does pavillion depth affect a diamond's cut?


The distance from the bottom of the girdle to the culet is the pavilion depth. A pavilion depth that’s too shallow or too deep will allow light to escape from the side of the stone, or leak out of the bottom. A well-cut diamond will direct more light through the crown.

Friday, April 17, 2009

Types of Diamonds

Grey Diamonds





Black Diamonds



Carbonado, commonly known as the 'Black Diamond,' is a natural polycrystalline diamond found in alluvial deposits in the Central African Republic and Brazil. Its natural colour is black or dark grey, and it is more porous than other diamonds.

Purple Diamonds




Red Diamonds





Violet Diamonds





Chameleon Diamonds





Green Diamonds





Blue Diamonds




Yellow Diamonds




Champagne Diamonds




White Diamonds




Pink Diamonds