​Diamonds Are Forever

Everything is made of something, but when it comes to the toughest and hardest material on Earth –natural diamonds are over 50x more durable than any other on this vast planet. When carbon atoms deep below the Earth’s surface reach immense temperatures and pressure, they form these beautiful and precious stones which are then unearthed, mined, and ultimately cut and treated so we can all enjoy their fullest potential. Just like the love you share with your special someone, diamonds are meant to last forever. In our opinion, relationships can also experience immense pressure and rising temperatures during formation stages, and we believe that is what all healthy relationships consist of. That is exactly why a diamond is typically the result of those who can make it through everything together –as a reward and seal of great accomplishment. Almost all diamonds on this earth have a faint yellow or gold tint to them, and the “colorless” diamonds that we all see commonly in advertisements are just a small fraction of all the diamonds in the world. Because of its transparency, composition pureness, and natural color –no other stone shares the same sparkle that a diamond is capable of generating. Diamonds are obviously very rare and the average yield when it comes to diamond mining is: 1 part diamond to 1 million part rock. As you can see, a diamond is in so many ways like your significant loved one. No two diamonds are ever the same and finding the one for you is certainly not a draw from a hat. That is why we have made the selection process for you so easy and comfortable, -your 1 in a million is right here at Tesla Diamonds. 

Diamond Shapes​

Round

The Round Diamond, or Brilliant Cut Diamond, is by far the most popular shape for diamond engagement rings. It is cone-shaped to maximize light return through the top of the diamond. It is cut to have 58 facets: 33 on the crown and 25 on the pavilion. The relationship between the angle of the crown (above the girdle) and the pavilion (below the girdle) is complementary. A steep crown angle is complemented by a shallower pavilion angle, and vice versa.

Princess

The Princess cut diamonds can make the perfect engagement rings since they are very clear. Their exquisite shape makes them an exotic treasure, as they are designed for getting top brilliance from their square cut. When purchasing a Princess Cut diamond, make sure that the setting for your ring protects the four pointed corners. The Princess Cut diamond allows more acceptably for flaws.

Cushion

The Cushion Cut Diamond is an antique cut that has a classic, romantic appeal. It is considered a cross between the Old Mine Cut, which was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and a modern Oval-Cut Diamond. The Old Mine Cut featured large facets and rounded corners, since the cutting was all done by hand at the time. They were designed to catch the beauty of candlelight. The Cushion-Cut Diamond contains 58 facets.

Radiant

The Radiant Cut Diamond combines the more stylish square or rectangular shape with the brilliance of the more traditional Round Cut. It combines two diamond cutting styles-the Round Cut style and the Emerald Cut style, to create a non-traditional, yet still brilliant, diamond. This cut, created in 1977 by Henry Grossbard, was designed to maintain the beauty of each different type of diamond, while still creating something altogether different from anything available at the time.

Pear

The Pear Shaped Diamond combines the tradition and brilliance of a round cut with a less common shape to create an unusual diamond that can still make light 'dance' as it does in the traditional Round Brilliant Cut. It is probably the most subjective diamond shape, as its size and proportions are really a matter of taste. The diamond usually contains 58 facets, allowing for light to pass through it much the same way as in a Round, but makes more of an impression because of its much less common shape.

Asscher

The Asscher Cut Diamond, also called a "Square Emerald-Cut", is made using a step-cut process and has cropped corners. Because of the cropped corners, an Asscher Cut Diamond appears almost octagonal at first glance. They are bright, shiny, and clear in appearance. Like Emerald-Cut Diamonds, they have the clarity of glacier-water ice, allowing you to see all the way through the stone. However, since inclusions are obvious to the naked eye with Asscher Cut Diamonds, it is important to get one that is flawless or as close to flawless as possible.

4C's of Diamonds

1. Carat

Diamond's weight and a reflection of its size. 

2. Clarity

Based on imperfections found within a diamond. 
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3. Color

Refers to the whiteness of a diamond, or its lack of color. 

4. Cut

Indicates how much a diamond will sparkle.

4c's Detailed Descriptions

1.   carat

Carat is a term that refers to the weight of a diamond. 

2.  Clarity

Diamond color is all about what you cant see. Diamonds are valued by how closely they approach colorlessness – the less color, the higher their value. (The exception to this is fancy-color diamonds, such as pinks and blues, which lie outside this color range.) It may appear that your diamond is colorless, but in fact, it probably has tinges of yellow or brown. A diamonds color refers to how noticeable its tints are. The more noticeable the color, the lower its value the less noticeable the color, the more rare it is and the higher its value. There is an exception to this rule: If your diamond has tints of a color other than yellow or brown - for example, if it is blue, purple or red - it is considered to be fancy-colored, and is graded differently. Assuming your diamond is in the yellow/brown color range, trained gemologists will grade it based on a finely calibrated scale that compares it to a master set. 
Also learn about clarity enhanced diamonds here. Enhanced Diamonds

3.  Color

Diamond color is all about what you cant see. Diamonds are valued by how closely they approach colorlessness – the less color, the higher their value. (The exception to this is fancy-color diamonds, such as pinks and blues, which lie outside this color range.) It may appear that your diamond is colorless, but in fact, it probably has tinges of yellow or brown. A diamonds color refers to how noticeable its tints are. The more noticeable the color, the lower its value the less noticeable the color, the more rare it is and the higher its value. There is an exception to this rule: If your diamond has tints of a color other than yellow or brown - for example, if it is blue, purple or red - it is considered to be fancy-colored, and is graded differently. Assuming your diamond is in the yellow/brown color range, trained gemologists will grade it based on a finely calibrated scale that compares it to a master set. 

4.  Cut

Cut is the factor that fuels a diamonds fire, sparkle and brilliance. An important aspect of the allure of diamonds is the way they sparkle. The sparkle is a result of how a stone is cut - its symmetry, polish, durability, and proportion of its parts - which, in turn, determines how light travels through the stone and back to your eye. Ideally, after light hits the top of a diamond, it travels through the stone and then out the top again, creating the sparkle effect. This sparkle depends on the proportions between the diamonds table size, crown angle and pavilion depth. Many combinations can achieve the same level of sparkle whats most important is how these factors work together in your particular stone to create maximum brightness. For example, if a stones pavilion is cut too shallow or too deep relative to its crown, light might seep from the side or bottom of the stone, thereby reducing the sparkle. Gemologists will study three light effects in your diamond when determining the quality of its cut: brightness, the combination of all white light reflecting from the stone fire, the diamonds colored flashes and scintillation, the overall pattern of bright and dark areas when the diamond is moved. 

Understand a Diamond Completely

5.  Polish

A way to see how well the diamonds have been finished and cleaned. 

6.  Symmetry

The symmetrical arrangement & even placement of the facets of a diamond.

7.  Girdle

The girdle is the thin perimeter of a diamond, dividing the crown above from the pavilion below.

8.  Fluorescence

Emits a soft blue colored glow when placed under ultraviolet light.

IGA Certified Diamonds

​Each Tesla diamond comes with a grading report from the International Gemological Appraisers (IGA) (Unless specified differently). IGA has pioneered the development of the first scientific system used to evaluate how well a diamond has been cut. Tesla Diamonds proudly offers IGA diamonds. ​www.iga-labs.com

Types of Jewelry Metals

Sterling Silver

Great for fashion jewelry and  occasional use as it does wear to a dull vintage finish in time. 

14 Karat Gold

Composed of 58% gold and the most commonly known engagement ring metal. It is also the most durable.

18 Karat Gold

Composed of 75% gold. It is preferred in higher end jewelry and designer jewelry. Slightly more fragile than 14k Gold. 

Platinum

Extremely long wearing and is very white. It does not need to be rhodium plated like white gold does.