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Our Diamonds
All RUUSK Diamonds are conflict-free and purchased from accredited Diamond suppliers. We take care to source beautiful high quality Diamonds for all RUUSK collection pieces and each of our Natural Diamonds is sourced in accordance with the Kimberley Process*
What we look look for
Cut
RUUSK predominantly works with a Round, Oval, Pear, Princess, Emerald and Radiant Brilliant Cuts. However, for bespoke orders our team can source a variety of different cuts to suit the design and style of your piece.
All RUUSK Diamonds are sourced by trained Diamond specialists to ensure the best quality cuts. We uphold the highest standards of workmanship and craftsmanship, checking all diamonds are cut and polished to best compliment the diamond’s facets. This can be seen on our Diamond certificates which assess the Diamond's brilliance and sparkle.
Colour
Diamonds are graded on a colour scale with the scale beginning with the letter D (we like to remember this by thinking of D for Diamonds) and ending with Z; D representing a colourless Diamond and Z, a light yellow or brown Diamond.
All small Diamonds used in RUUSK Collection pieces are E-G in colour, or above, putting them in the colourless to near colourless white category. All Diamonds above 0.25ct are D-F or above.
Many of these colour distinctions are so subtle as to be invisible to the untrained eye. But these slight differences make a very big difference in diamond quality and price.
At RUUSK, we take genuine delight in helping clients source the perfect stone. This often includes sourcing a variety of coloured diamonds, particularly yellow diamonds and champagne diamonds. Should you wish to discuss a coloured diamond with our team, please do not hesitate to contact us here.
Clarity
Natural Diamonds are formed in the Earth, as well as Laboratory Diamonds grown in a more controlled environment, can both contain internal inclusions or external blemishes. Diamond Clarity refers to the presence of these inclusions, and the Clarity grading notes these naturally occurring characteristics within a stone.
RUUSK specifically sources Natural Clear Diamonds graded SI/VS in clarity or higher, and Laboratory Diamonds in VS/VVS or higher.
Given this, all of our diamonds are eye-clean with only minor inclusions that can sometimes even be hard to see under 10x Magnification.
Carat
Carat is an ancient unit used to describe the weight of gemstones; one carat is equal to 0.20 grams. Natural larger diamonds (those with higher ct's) are rarer than Diamonds of a smaller ct weight.
Taken by itself, carat weight is not the only factor that determines the value of a Diamond. At RUUSK we always consider Cut, Clarity, Colour and Carat in conjunction when sourcing your very special Diamond for you. That way, we can gain a bigger picture as to the overall quality of your stone, and the best avalible stone for your budget.
Natural and Laboratory
Natural Diamonds
All Natural Clear Diamonds under 4mm are G/SI or above. For 0.25ct and above, diamond grading is F/VS or higher. All of our RUUSK diamonds have been cut by trained Diamond lapidarists or stonecutters.
RUUSK pieces with a 0.5ct Natural Clear Diamond (or above) come with certification from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) identifying your Diamond's carat weight, measurements, cut, colour and clarity. GIA certificates are an internationally recognised Diamond grading report.
We can also source Diamonds with specific colour and clarity grading should you desire a Diamond with alternative grading. Please contact us for custom quoting.
Laboratory Diamonds
All RUUSK Laboratory Grown Diamonds have the diamond grading of D-E/VS-VVS or higher. All have been cut by trained Diamond lapidarists or stonecutters.
RUUSK pieces with a 0.5ct Laboratory Clear Diamond (or above) come with certification from the International Gemological Institute (IGI) or the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). These certificates will identify your Diamond's carat weight, measurements, cut, colour and clarity. IGI and GIA certificates are internationally recognised Diamond grading reports.
Should you desire a Diamond with alternative grading (coloured diamonds). Please contact us for custom quoting and sourcing.
*The Kimberley Process was established in 2003 by the United Nations to prevent “conflict diamonds” from entering the mainstream rough diamond market. This means every Diamond purchased isn't from suspect sources, unknown suppliers or suppliers in countries that have not implemented the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.
