2.50ct Garnet And 0.16ct Diamond Stud Earrings In 18K White Gold

Diamond Guide

At Diamond Treats:

• All diamond jewellery comes with a Diamond Certificate
• The diamond 'Colour' and 'Clarity' that we set in each item is shown clearly on the product page
• All diamonds are of a bright white 'Colour'.
• All diamonds are eye clean so that there are almost no inclusions visble to the naked eye
• All diamonds are of the finest 'Cut' to ensure that you get the most sparkling diamonds in your jewellery

THE FOUR C's:

Cut

Cut is a very important quality factor, and probably the most challenging, of the four Cs to understand. The brilliance of a diamond depends heavily on its cut, which give a diamond that brightness that seems to come from the very heart of the diamond. The quality of the cut is a result of just the right angles, proportions and finish of the diamond.  It is the quality of the cut that gives a diamond its ability to handle light, which in turn leads to its dazzling brilliance and fire.

Clarity

Almost all diamonds contain some inner flaws, or inclusions, that occur during the formation process.  These inclusions are the ‘birthmarks’ of the diamond.  The visibility, number and size of these inclusions determine what is called the clarity of a diamond. The inclusions interfere with the path of light through the diamond and therefore, diamonds that contain a lower degree of these inclusions create more brilliance.  The better the clarity of the diamond the more expensive the diamond will be.  Most inclusions in a diamond are so small that it is not possible to see them with the naked eye.

Color

A diamond is graded based on its lack of colour.  The less colour, or the more colourless a diamond is, the greater its value and its visual appeal. Diamond colour grades range as follows:

• D-F (Colourless) – These are the rarest and highest colour grade diamonds
• G-J (Near Colourless) – These are rare diamonds still with a bright white colour
• K-M (Faint) – These are not so rare diamonds with a slight yellow tint
• N-R (Very Light) – These are widely available diamonds with noticeable yellow tint
• S-Z (Light) – These grade of diamonds are plentiful in the market and therefore the lowest colour grade

Colourless and Near Colourless diamonds are the most desirable since they allow the most refraction of light (sparkle). 

Carat (weight)

Diamond Carat is the unit of weight by which a diamond is measured  As diamond carat weight increases so does its value, however it is important to note that as larger diamonds are rarer than smaller ones, the value of a single diamond increases exponentially with its carat weight.  Often the carat weight of a diamond is used when talking about the diamonds size.  Although this is not strictly correct, naturally, as the weight of a diamond increases, so does its size, and for this reason people use Carat weight as an indication of size. 

The table below shows the approximate diameter of a round and princess cut diamond as the carat weight changes:

Our Garnets are selected very carefully.  They are a beautiful shade of Maroon with excellent transparency and shine.  We maintain an exceptional quality of Garnet throughout our jewellery.

Garnets at a Glance:

Those born in the first month of the year have the garnet as their birthstone. Garnets are often deep red, but come in many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, purple, brown, blue, black, pink, and even colorless clear.

In legend, garnets are called the Stone of Constancy and are said to stop hemorrhaging, cure inflammatory diseases, and resolve anger and discord. They are also believed to balance yin and yang energies. Placed under the pillow, garnets will ward off bad dreams and evil spirits.

World of Garnet

Egyptian pharaohs were a huge admirer of the red garnet necklace and believed when they died, the power of the garnet would help them regenerate in the afterlife.

Brief history

King Solomon was given one of the very first garnet gemstones ever created by God. According to myth, it wasn’t the ring that gave him his famous supernatural powers, but this Seal of Solomon.

Garnets: As a ‘talisman’

According to myth, garnets are a symbol of good health, and are linked to the circulatory system and also wards off evil spirits, in relation to depression, re: mental health. They are also considered to be a good luck charm for those who are starting new job roles, as well as buying a new home for the family. Garnets were also used as gifts between mutual friends in the hope that they would see each other again very soon.

Largest Garnet found

In 1885, the largest garnet stone was found on a New York City subway, between Broadway and 7^th Avenue, NYC.

Historical

Garnet comes from the Latin word ‘Garanatus’ – meaning ‘seed-like.’ The King of Saxony was famously reported to have had a garnet of over 465 carats. Garnet jewellery is still highly regarded in eastern Europe, particularly Czech Republic; where the stones are arranged in the traditional; yet tightly joined fashion; for optimum attraction, prior to the Anglo-Saxon period. However, in mainland Europe, during the 18^th & 19^th Century, garnets were used as jewellery during Victorian times. In India, garnets are highly regarded as good luck charms to promote good health and cheerfulness.

Interesting facts: Garnet

1. The word ‘garnet’ is derived from the Latin word Garanatus’ – meaning ‘seed-like.’ The stone resembles the pomegranate seed in colour (deep red) and shape, and hence is given this name.

2. Garnets are deep red in colour, but they come in a variety of hues because of the different elements present in the stone.

3. The garnet is believed to bring good fortune to the wearer.

4. It is gifted to people going on a long journey – giving strength to the traveller.

5. Garnet signifies loyalty, friendship and purity at heart.

6. The garnet is believed to remove negativity and impose positive changes in the person who wears it.

7. People whose birthstone is garnet, have strong spirits and a very amiable nature.

8. Increases self-confidence, determination and perseverance.

9. The garnet gemstone is also linked to karma, due to its link with Vedic texts and the death of Vala.

10. According to Indian myth, the garnet is regarded as a holy stone that ‘forever enlightens the soul and nourishes wisdom’.

11. The garnet is also a root chakra stone.

12. Superstitiously, garnets as a gift are normally given on both the 2^nd and 6^th wedding anniversary.

Celebrities endorsements:

•           Selena Gomez (January 2011 – red carpet event; People’s Choice Awards, Los Angeles, USA)

•           Jennifer Carpenter (2012 – red carpet event; Screen Actors Guild Awards, Los Angeles, USA)