‘‘Layering and blending of long and short sets are also in.’’

Diamonds are considered women’s best friends. A man had to prove his love for his beloved by the size of diamond he gifts her. And it is still prevalent to this date by the traditional choice for engagement rings as well as being one of the most popular gemstones to garner all attention. Being sturdy and having good refractive index, they mark a timeless plume in their hat when considered investment in precious gemstones. Also, being available in varied colours, these also add the variety for a consumer. Also a diamond can be carried with any outfit or on any occasion. They can be combined with any gemstone while designing jewellery. Diamonds and their timelessness bring an aura that creates its own fashion and generates envy and awe in the viewer.

Most importantly, they never go out of fashion. Due to these factors they add the ‘luxe’ quotient and make themselves must-haves.

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What are the current trends in diamonds, both here and internationally?

Diamonds, due to their timeless element, also bring along the timeless fashion yet adding the contemporary edge when considered experimenting. There is something magical about diamonds, they mesmerise people and are always in demand so a great investment that never loses its value. Their appeal is timeless and the glamour quotient is matchless.

Some of which are:

Vintage Inspired Pieces

Inspiration driven from Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco has been appreciated by the diamonds jewellery connoisseurs. Jewellery pieces featuring intricate scrollwork or/ and architectural designs from Art Deco or the floral romance of Victorian style has always grabbed many eyeballs since age long.

Vintage Diamond Cuts

Vintage Diamond Cuts are marking the shift towards antique style to stand out.

Fanciful Flowers and Magical Moons

The beauty which the nature beholds when touches the art and adorned with colourful diamonds, they just make a woman more beautiful. Insects, flowers or celestial bodies like moon or stars just spellbound when crafted with variant shapes and designs.

Fancy colored diamonds

We have recently witnessed the sale of coloured diamonds like the blue diamond, ‘blue moon diamond’ just intensifies the rage amongst the buyers for the fancy of owning coloured diamonds which might cost them a fortune.

Can you tell us about the varieties and cuts of diamonds that are sought-after?

Every diamond has a different story. While selecting a diamond, one should prioritise the size being opted. While round diamonds offer maximum refractive index, which adds the sparkle; a princess cut diamond fits best in classic or geometric setting. Cushion inspired diamonds add the glory of a vintage-inspired setting and radiant diamonds can be an alternative to princess and cushion diamonds to those who prefer rectangular shape. For step-cut, sleek and elegant appearance; emerald and asscher fit best. Marquise, oval and pear-shaped diamonds add a definition by making fingers look long and slender. When romance is thought it is full of hearts and roses, thus for those heart-cut diamonds express the right sentiment.

How to pick up best quality diamonds?

The choice of diamonds are generally made by following by the principle of four “Cs”: Carat, Cut, Colours and Clarity:

Carat is the unit of weight which is used to make an approximation for the size of diamond. The actual dimensions are seen by facing it up

Cut impacts the brilliance and scintillates a diamond. If the cut of a diamond is poor it loses its life

Colours add the vibrancy to a monochromic creation

Clarity defines the appearance of a diamond visible by a naked eye

Do you think diamonds work well both with ethnic and contemporary looks?

Diamonds are the gemstone which add glitter and glamour to any outfit, may be it ethnic or contemporary. Their magnificence flatters everyone and goes beyond outfits even a mediocre outfit looks like a million bucks when paired with mesmerising diamonds as they take all the attention of the viewer and not the outfit

Due to the aura they carry, it just adds the magnificence of the wearer. For ethnic wear, one can experiment with polki because its mirror look which adds the regal and aesthetic value, wherein with a contemporary outfit, one can experiment with varied cuts.

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