Our diamond specialists are working with our trusted suppliers to source stones daily. The timeframe to secure the perfect diamond will depend on the nature of the stone we are seeking. Diamond/gemstone supply is variable and unpredictable. Some ston

Our diamond specialists are working with our trusted suppliers to source stones daily. The timeframe to secure the perfect diamond will depend on the nature of the stone we are seeking.&#xA0;Diamond/gemstone supply is variable and unpredictable. Some stones may take a matter of days, in other cases it may take months for options to become available that meet your unique preferences, as well as our quality parameters.If you have your heart set on a particular stone or set of parameters, please <a href="https://louisejean.com/pages/contact-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">let us know</a>. We can often give you an indication of how abundant this may be based on the current market.

What is the timeframe on sourcing a requested diamond?

Diamond certificates, or grading reports, are issued by accredited gemological laboratories, such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or International Gemological Institute (IGI). The diamond certificates contain information and grades for

Diamond certificates, or grading reports, are issued by accredited gemological laboratories, such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or International Gemological Institute (IGI). The diamond certificates contain information and grades for each of a diamond&apos;s characteristics based on the 4Cs &#x2013; carat weight, color, clarity, and cut quality.Diamond certification is essential for any diamond because it verifies and describes what it is you&#x2019;re buying. It forms the basis for the diamond&#x2019;s price or value.We only work with certified diamonds. Most diamond certifications can be viewed online/digitally, but all clients will receive the physical copy of their diamond certificate with their finished piece. They are often required for insurance purposes.Most diamond certificates cannot be replaced - there is only ever one copy.&#xA0;

What is diamond certification?

Tracing the origin of diamonds is actually only a very recent concept, and has only been introduced by GIA (The Gemological Institute of America) in the past couple of years. As the availability of lab-grown diamonds is increasing, people are more aw

Tracing the origin of diamonds is actually only a very recent concept, and has only been introduced by GIA (The Gemological Institute of America) in the past couple of years.As the availability of lab-grown diamonds is increasing, people are more aware of the importance of the origins of their natural diamonds, and excitingly this is something that more suppliers are working to offer.However at this point in time, it is very rare to be able to trace the origins of a diamond. This is only possible on diamond roughs at the time that they are mined, and tracing must be completed before the roughs are cut or polished into the stones that we source from our suppliers.Relative to the number of diamonds currently available in the world, only a tiny fraction are at the rough stage where their origin can be traced and recorded with these revolutionary new technologies and systems.Unfortunately, this is not something that we are regularly able to access in the range of diamonds that we source from our current network of trusted suppliers.

Can you tell me where my diamond is from?

After much thought and conversation, we at LOUISE JEAN have made the difficult choice to discontinue our Astral Moissanite™ collection. It’s a decision we have reviewed for quite some time, but one we consider to represent the next optimal phase we w

After much thought and conversation, we at LOUISE JEAN have made the difficult choice to discontinue our Astral Moissanite&#x2122; collection. It&#x2019;s a decision we have reviewed for quite some time, but one we consider to represent the next optimal phase we will enter as a business.LOUISE JEAN began designing Astral Moissanite&#x2122; engagement rings early on as a means of providing our clients with an alternative to natural diamonds. However, as lab-grown diamonds have become more and more accessible so has the demand for Astral Moissanite&#x2122; diminished.We offer the choice of natural or lab-grown diamonds for all of our signature engagement designs, wedding bands, and fine jewellery pieces.

Do you still offer Moissanite rings?

Understanding Natural Diamonds and Lab-Grown Diamonds

Diamond Types

The 4C's (Carat, Colour, Clarity & Cut) and beyond

Diamond Grading

Diamond Ratios

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