CUT

When purchasing diamond jewellery, you will probably hear mention of the 4Cs. This refers to the Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat weight of the diamond. Here’s an illustrated look at what each of those C’s mean courtesy of the team at Hearts on Fire.

Of all of the 4Cs, cut has the greatest effect on a diamond’s beauty, and can affect the value of a diamond by as much as 50%. We often think of a diamond’s cut as a shape, but the cut grade is really based on how well a diamond’s facets interact with light. In determining the quality of the cut, the diamond grader evaluates the cutter’s skill in the fashioning of the diamond. The more precise the cut, the more captivating the diamond is to the eye.

Colour

Colour gem-quality diamonds occur in many hues, ranging from colourless to light yellow or light brown. Colourless diamonds are the rarest. Other natural colours – for example blue, red, and pink – are known as ‘fancy,’ and their colour grading is different compared to white colourless diamonds. Many of these colour distinctions are so subtle that they are invisible to the eye; however, these distinctions make a very big difference in a diamond’s quality and price.

CLARITY

Diamonds can have internal characteristics known as inclusions, or external characteristics known as blemishes. Evaluating diamond clarity involves determining the number, size, nature and position of these characteristics, as well as how these affect the appearance of the stone. While diamonds without inclusions or blemishes are rare, the closer it comes to being pure, the higher its value. Most characteristics can only be seen with magnification, so it is extremely important to have an expert assess a diamond’s clarity.

Carat

The carat is the diamond’s physical weight measured in metric carats. One carat equals 1/5 gram and is subdivided into 100 points. Diamond price increases with carat weight, because larger diamonds are rarer and more desirable. But two diamonds of equal carat weight can have very different values, depending on the three other factors of the 4Cs. It is important to remember that a diamond’s value is determined using all of the 4Cs, not just carat weight.

Hearts on Fire

The WORLD’s most perfectly cut diamonds! Do we need to say more?

You have probably heard that the cut is the most important element that effects a diamonds performance. Hearts on Fire is a United States based diamond manufacturer and are the only manufacturer that guarantee every diamond is a perfect cut. With a perfect cut the amount of light the diamond can reflect is maximized and allows the diamond to dance and catch the eye even from across the room! 

Clients purchasing a Hearts on Fire diamond receive an independent certificate from the AGS verifying the cut quality is perfect. Each diamond is laser inscribed with a unique code matching their certificate. 

Matthews Jewellers are the exclusive retailer of Hearts in Fire in the Hunter and in fact are one of only a handful in the entire state.

ALTR Created Diamonds

These stunning pieces are created in the ALTR laboratory. Each diamond contains an individual laser inscription to guarantee the diamonds source and characteristics. These diamonds are the latest in diamond production technology, they are grown above the ground in a lab rather than formed below the ground as is with mined diamonds. ALTR Created Diamonds maintain the exact chemical, optical and physical properties as a mined diamond and are sought out by a niche customer base, particularly those who value the more environmentally friendly nature of a lab grown diamond.

AUSTRALIAN ARGYLE DIAMONDS

With production expected to cease within the next few years this is a rare opportunity to own your very own Australian produced diamond that can be passed down for generations to come.

The Argyle Mine produces a range of stunning White, Pink and Champaign diamonds that are laser inscribed with a certificate guaranteeing their origin from our very own Argyle Mine in North West Australia.

ARGYLE WHITE DIAMONDS:

Guaranteed and certified in origin from the Australian Argyle mines, these diamonds are absolutely stunning! Each diamond has its own laser inscription and certificate to guarantee the pink diamonds origin and characteristics.

ARGYLE PINK KIMBERLY

Guaranteed and certified in origin from the Australian Argyle mines, these pink diamonds are absolutely stunning in any light! Each diamond has its own laser inscription and certificate to guarantee the pink diamonds origin and characteristics. 

ARGYLE PINK BLUSH DIAMONDS

Crafted from an exquisite blend of white and natural Australian pink diamonds, the Australian Argyle Blush pink diamonds are a beauty to behold. Our clients can be assured that when purchasing a pink blush diamond from Matthews Jewellers that they are sourced from the Australian Argyle mine. Each one is individually certified with laser inscription to guarantee the Pink Blush diamonds origin and characteristics.

AUSTRALIAN ARGYLE DREAMTIME DIAMONDS

These rare yet beautiful dreamtime diamonds, vary in colour from the light champagne to the dark cognac. While most coloured diamonds are heavily included that does not take away from the beauty of these gems. Our clients have a guarantee that these diamonds are sourced from the Australian Argyle mine and they are individually certified with laser inscription to guarantee the champagne diamonds origin and characteristics.

CANADIAN FIRE

If you are looking for a diamond that is both known for its colour and clarity, then the Canadian Fire range is for you! These diamonds are famed throughout the world for their colour and clarity and you can purchase one right here in the Hunter through Matthews Jewellers.

When purchasing a Canadian Fire diamond, clients will receive a certificate of guarantee that each diamond is sourced from the Canadian diamond mines.