FLAWLESS JEWELS is renowned for crafting their exquisite diamond jewellery with only the highest quality precious metals. The choice of metal for a purchaser can be very confusing. These high quality metals are chosen for their durability and ability to protect each precious stone.
The information below will help you to decide which is most appropriate for you. There are various characteristics to reflect on, such as colour, price and the care necessary to keep your jewellery in pristine condition.
Platinum is one of the most rare and pure precious metals it is both an essential and precious metal its includes palladium, rhodium, iridium, osmium, and ruthenium. These metals are known for their purity, high melting points and ability to stay stable at high temperatures.
The platinum jewellery crafted at ESTRELLA JEWELS is designed using the finest quality, 950 grade platinum. The 950 grade means the metal is 95% pure. It has more strength than any other metal, and is used widely for the setting of precious stones.
Platinum Marks :
- 950 PLATINUM - Platinum jewellery containing at least 95 percent pure platinum is marked "Platinum," "Plat," or "PT." It rarely causes allergic reactions and resists tarnishing. Platinum is considerably denser than gold or silver and is extremely strong and durable.
- T850 PLATINUM - Jewellery marked "850 Plat." or "850 Pt." is 85 percent pure.
- 585 PLATINUM - Is an alloy of 58.5% pure platinum combined with 41.5% of cobalt and copper. 585 platinum is a unique It gives the platinum lover the same look, feel, lustre and durability of 950 platinum, but at half the cost. All the hypoallergenic properties of pure platinum are also present in 585 platinum, which makes it the perfect choice for those with sensitive skin.
Gold is the "gold standard" for adornment and beauty, and is the symbol of love. It speaks volumes both in language and in culture
This very durable metal that has been used for jewellery making for centuries will not corrode, tarnish or rust. Our artisan craftsmen at ESTRELLA JEWELS are happy to work with this lustrous metal which can be crafted into beautiful designs, created with great care and intricacy.
Yellow gold is very popular, but today purchasers can choose also between white and rose gold. Experiments with different alloys have produced black, purple and green golds. 24K gold is often considered too soft to be crafted into jewellery, so 9K and 18K yellow and white gold is often the metals of choice
The marks or stamps contain numbers ‘750’ for 18k gold and ‘375’ for 9k gold. The numbers refer to the percentage of pure gold included in the alloy. 18K gold is 75% pure and will result in a number of 750. 9K gold will result in a figure of 375 because the mix is 37.5% pure gold.
A 75% mix is highly recommended as there is more pure gold content and will result in a richer, more golden colour which will enhance the beauty of the diamond. It has also proved to be more durable and more resistant to damage.
The 18K white gold used by ESTRELLA JEWELS is our signature metal containing a very high platinum content in the alloy. The result is a signature unique white gold with an amazing rich white lustre.
The abbreviations "karat," "carat," "Karat," "Carat," "Kt," "Ct," "K," "C" or a designation in thousandths may be used to express the standard of a gold object is a measure of the fineness of gold with a minimum quality of 9K.
- 24 carat (fineness 999)
- 20 carat (fineness 833)
- 15 carat (fineness 625)
- 10 carat (fineness 417)
- 8 carat (fineness 333)
- 22 carat (fineness 916)
- 18 carat (fineness 750)
- 14 carat (fineness 585)
- 9 carat (fineness 375)
The definition of diamond clarity is: a quality of diamonds relating to the existence and visual appearance of internal characteristics of a diamond called inclusions and surface defects called blemishes.
The third of the 4Cs is diamond clarity. This grade will tell you about the physical quality of the stone; whether it has any blemishes on the surface or whether there are any inclusions; tiny dots, perhaps of carbon, that render the stone imperfect.
Most inclusions cannot be seen by the naked eye, so when a diamond is being graded for clarity it will be under a very powerful magnification usually 10 times larger, so that an accurate grade can be given. Below is an easy to read chart that clearly indicates the grades, the description, the clarity explanation and the diamond quality :
| Grade | Grade Description | Clarity Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| FL | Flawless | No flaws~internally or externally |
| IF | Internally flawless | No internal flaws |
| VVS1 | Very, very small inclusions~Level 1 | Inclusions very difficult to see under 10xmagnification |
| VVS2 | Very, very small inclusions~Level 2 | Inclusions difficult to see under 10x magnification |
| VS | Very small inclusions | Inclusions noticeable under 10x magnification |
| VS1 | Very small inclusions Level 1 | Inclusions noticeable under 10x magnification |
| VS2 | Very small inclusions Level 2 | nclusions noticeable under 10x magnification |
| SI | Small inclusions | Inclusions easily seen under 10x magnification |
| SI1 | Small inclusions Level 1 | Inclusions easily seen under 10x magnification |
| SI2 | Small inclusions Level 2 | Inclusions easily seen under 10x magnification |
| LI | Large inclusions | Inclusions visible to naked eye ~ Small loss of brilliance |
| LI1 | Large inclusions ~ Level 1 | Larger inclusions visible to naked eye~small loss brilliance |
| LI2 | Large inclusions ~ Level 2 | Larger inclusions visible to naked eye ~ Brilliance dulled |
| LI3 | Large inclusions ~ Level 3 | Larger inclusions visible to naked eye ~ Diminished brilliance |
The Carat weight of your diamond
Diamonds and other gem stones are measured in carats, a word derived from 'carob' meaning seed, the first measuring unit for diamond traders.. One carat equals 200 milligrams of weight. The term 'carat' is often abbreviated to 'ct' and will refer to the weight of a single diamond. Carat TW or ct TW refers to total carat weight and is used to represent the weight of a number of diamonds that are presented together in one piece of jewellery. The word 'karat' is an expression of purity for gold. Below is a diagram of how carat weight is expressed :
