Trust and Confidence are paramount to any lasting relationship. You can trust that Sanders Jewelers is providing you with a diamond that is accurately represented. We feature Red Box Diamonds which come with their own grading report that is guaranteed to be accurate or with a report from an independent gemological laboratory, such as GIA, AGS or HRD.
Additionally, you can be confidence knowing that your Red Box Diamond meets the highest ethical standards. All Red Box Diamonds comply with the Kimberley Process, which is a system of warranties that ensure your diamond is conflict-free. Because of our phenomenal Trade-Up Program. When you are ready, you can trade in your Red Box Diamond toward a Red Box Diamond* of greater value.
The International Diamond Grading System, used around the world since its invention by GIA in the 1950s, is based on the Four Cs. Knowing the Four Cs helps you speak the language of diamonds and communicate with jewelers. All diamonds are rare and no two diamonds are alike. A diamond’s quality and rarity is determined by its unique combination of characteristics of Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Weight.
When you think of the cut, you probably think of the shape of the diamond. You are partially correct. While cut does refer to shape, it also refers to the proportions of how the diamond is actually cut. Diamonds are cut into many different shapes, reflecting popular taste and determined by the proportions and quality of the rough diamond. The most popular shapes include Round, Oval, Square, Princess, Emerald, Asscher and Marquise cuts. Many specialty shapes are also available.
A diamond’s overall proportions, as well as the size and placement of its many reflective surfaces or facets, also play a large part in “cut.” The consistency and balance of these can greatly affect how the stone captures light and reflects it back to the eye.
With the exception of some fancy colored diamonds, the most valuable diamonds are those with the least color. The color scale for transparent diamonds runs from D-F (virtually colorless), G-J (near colorless), K-M (faint yellow), to Z (light yellow). Completely colorless diamonds are rare.
Rare and beautiful colors result in diamonds that form with traces of other minerals, these “fancy” colors range from blue and brilliant yellow to red, brown, pale green, pink and violet. Because of their rarity, colored diamonds are highly desirable and may be quite valuable.
A diamond’s clarity is measured by the existence, or absence, of visible flaws. Tiny surface blemishes or internal inclusions — even those seen only under magnification with a jeweler’s loupe — can alter the brilliance of the diamond and, thus, affect its value. Clarity levels begin with Flawless (FL & IF) and move down to Very Very Slight (VVS1 & 2), Very Slight (VS1 & 2), Slightly Included (SI1 & 2), and Included (I1, 2, & 3).
The size of a diamond is measured by weight rather than by its dimensions. One carat, the traditional unit of measurement for diamonds, is equal to approximately 0.2 grams. You may also hear the weight of a diamond referred to in points. A point is equal to 1/100 of a carat; therefore, a 75-point diamond equals 0.75 carat. Diamonds of equal weight may appear slightly different in size, depending on their depth and proportions. Because they are quite rare, larger diamonds of gem quality are much more valuable.
Rarity & Beauty
All gem-quality diamonds are rare, taking billions of years for nature to form them. The journey from the mine to you is long and arduous. While the Four Cs information helps you identify the quality of the diamond you are purchasing, the combination of these four characteristics determines a diamond’s rarity. Your selection of characteristics will determine rarity and value. Remember — beauty is in the eye of the beholder. A diamond can only be truly perfect if it is beautifully perfect for you.
Care and Handling
Diamonds are rated “excellent” for everyday wear. Avoid placing your diamond jewelry where it might scratch another gem or be scratched by another diamond. Although a diamond is the hardest material known to humankind, it is not the toughest. A diamond can chip and even break if worn while doing heavy work or if it receives a sharp blow.
To clean your Red Box Diamond® gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water, or clean in an at-home ultrasonic unit.
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