Our Approach to Diamonds

Our approach to diamonds

At Orlumiere, we believe a stone should speak to you — not only for its technical criteria, but for its beauty and how it feels. Each diamond is hand-selected for its unique qualities and sourced from legitimate suppliers in full compliance with international resolutions.

The 5 C's

Each stone is natural and certified according to the four Cs — carat, cut, colour and clarity — but it is the fifth C, character, that gives every Orlumiere diamond its distinctive charm. We encourage you to go beyond the technical details and choose the diamond you feel drawn to most.

Cut

A diamond's cut refers to how the stone interacts with light. Cut and shape are at the heart of our approach — we harness the individuality of each stone to find its perfect final form. From round brilliant to oval, marquise, pear, emerald and cushion cuts, our experts source the most beautiful examples of each.

Carat

Carat is the standard measure of a diamond's weight. A stone's value varies according to carat as well as cut, colour and clarity — but at Orlumiere, our focus is on the rarity and beauty of the stone. That is where the true value lies.

Colour

Diamonds are graded from D (colourless) to Z (light yellow). The closer a diamond is to colourless, the more extraordinary and rare it is.

Clarity

Most diamonds have natural imperfections called inclusions. Clarity is graded from flawless to included, based on the size, location and visibility of inclusions under 10× magnification. A perfectly pure diamond is extremely rare and priced accordingly.