
Always considered one of the most precious minerals in the world, the diamond is the stone par excellence. At the Virano jewelry store you will find the sale of certified diamonds, of various sizes and prices.
Selling certified diamonds: which one to choose?
At Virano Gioielli you will find a vast assortment of loose stones, selected in the main world markets at competitive prices.Based on your budget we will try to offer you different alternatives, in order to evaluate together the best compromise between the size, color and purity of the stone.
Those that we offer, in our showroom, larger than 0.30 carats, are always accompanied by an international guarantee certificate, certifying all the qualities and issued by the most prestigious gemological institutes recognized all over the world. The best known are HRD, IGI and GIA.
Characteristics of the diamond
Diamonds are classified according to the 4 C, cut, color, clarity and carat weight.
When it comes to the sale of certified diamonds, the following characteristics must be taken into consideration:
- Cut
The classic shape of the cut is the round faceted one, called brilliant, with 57 facets. Other common cuts are: marquise cut, pear cut, emerald cut, heart cut, princess cut, and baguette cut. The cut is an important feature in determining the price, as the cost changes depending on the shape.
- Diamond color
The colors of diamonds are divided into the following classes: D I F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Y Z. The color corresponding to the letter D is the most “white” or rather colorless in nature. As you descend into the alphabet, the stone becomes less and less colorless, until it takes on a yellow color.
- Purity of the diamond
Purity is given by the absence of imperfections. The certifications are performed with a 10 magnification lens, and the purity scale includes the following classes:
- IF Internally flawless
- VVS1, VVS2 Very very small inclusions
- VS1 VS2 Very small inclusions
- SI1 SI2 SI3 Small inclusions
- I1 I2 I3 Piquè
- Carat weight
The weight of a diamond is measured in carats and one carat is equivalent to 0.2 gr.
In conclusion, which diamond to choose?
At this point the decision is yours alone. We will show you various loose diamonds to make you aware of the different qualities and in this way, according to your budget, you can decide whether to opt for a lower carat weight, buying a pure and colorless stone or, vice versa, prefer a larger diamond, with a purity and a lower quality color.
Come and visit us in our showroom in via Giolitti 7 in Turin, we will recommend the diamond suitable for your budget. If you live far away or can’t get through, write us via whatsapp at 320 7432000 or send an email to info@viranogioielli.it.










