MAGAURA · DIAMOND KNOWLEDGE
How to buy a diamond with confidence
A high grade describes a characteristic. A good purchase fits your visual preferences, budget and delivery needs. Start with appearance, then check the evidence.
- Set a total budget, including possible taxes, delivery and insurance.
- Choose natural or laboratory-grown. Compare these price markets separately.
- Choose a shape and inspect real videos under consistent lighting.
- Compare colour and clarity for visible differences, not rarity alone.
- Check the laboratory report and the seller’s identity, availability and return terms.
- Confirm dispatch country and the full delivered price before purchasing at the seller.
Diamond cut: why a stone sparkles
Cut quality describes how proportions and finish affect light performance. Shape, such as oval or round, is a separate characteristic.
Read guide ↗Diamond colour D to Z: what can you see?
The D–Z scale describes body colour. D is the highest colour grade; yellow or brown tint increases towards Z. Fancy-colour diamonds use a different system.
Read guide ↗VS1, VS2 or VVS: diamond clarity explained
Clarity describes internal inclusions and external characteristics. Laboratory grades use magnification; they do not guarantee the unaided appearance of an individual stone.
Read guide ↗Carat and size: compare weight correctly
One carat is 0.2 grams. Carat describes weight; visible size depends on measurements and proportions.
Read guide ↗Fluorescence: a UV response, not a verdict
Fluorescence describes a response to long-wave ultraviolet light. Blue is common, but other colours occur.
Read guide ↗Polish and symmetry: what the grades mean
Polish assesses the surface; symmetry assesses consistency of shape and facet arrangement. Both concern finish, but neither alone describes overall light performance.
Read guide ↗Can a grade predict beauty?
No. Grades narrow a comparison; lighting, proportions and the individual stone still matter. Magaura’s viewer is an educational illustration, not a rendering of a specific diamond.
Does Magaura sell or import diamonds?
No. Magaura provides education and intends to refer buyers to participating sellers. The seller handles purchase, payment, delivery and returns. We may receive an affiliate commission.