Selecting your perfect diamond

Michael Wilson Diamond Jewellers specialises in engagement rings and fine diamond jewellery. A purchase of diamond jewellery is a significant event that requires an emotional connection with the piece that will express the wearer in a creative and individual way. Buying a diamond can be a daunting experience, but it doesn’t need to be. It is important to have a bright, quality diamond and the honest opinion of a passionate expert and jeweller.

All colourless diamonds are evaluated by considering the four following properties of each diamond, the Four Cs, Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat.

The most important property to a diamond is the Cut. The cut does not refer to the shape of the diamond, ie. whether it’s square or round, but how well it reflects the light and how much it sparkles. If not cut skillfully in the correct proportions a diamond will not reveal its full beauty.

Colour is also important and refers to how the diamond compares on a scale from colourless to slightly yellow. Ideally a diamond has no colour at all.

Clarity is the measure of a diamonds purity. All natural diamonds have traces of their growth history, as they are a product of nature. Ideally these inclusions are not visible to the naked eye.

Carat is the measurement of weight for the stone. 1 carat = 0.2 grams

When you purchase an article of diamond jewellery designed and made in our workshop you are assured that the highest standards of materials and craftsmanship are employed in its making. To support this statement each article is stamped with the Designers Makers’ Mark and the Metal Purity Mark. You will also be issued with a valuation and independent laboratory certificate. For your peace of mind you can be assured all Michael Wilson diamonds are Ethically Sourced, compliant with the Kimberley Process and guaranteed conflict free.

Always remember the most important aspect of your diamond is its appearance. During that special moment, all that matters is that the recipient has a ring that they love and that looks good. Aaron Wilson specialises in choosing diamonds that not only look good on paper but more importantly look bright to the eye, and he is here to help you throughout the process. Make an appointment today to discuss in more detail the characteristics we search for in our diamonds.