Diamond Guide

Your Essential Diamond Guide

Choosing a diamond should feel exciting, not overwhelming.
 This guide walks you through the key factors that define a stone’s beauty and value — so you can shop with confidence.

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The 4Cs — Cut, Colour, Clarity, Carat

Cut: The single biggest factor in sparkle.
At Diamond Ateliers, we prioritise cut above all else — a perfectly proportioned cut creates brilliance that no carat weight can replace.

Colour: From icy D to warm J, we help you pick the hue that complements your personal style and budget.
Most of our curated diamonds fall within D–F for that timeless, colourless look.

Clarity: We focus on eye-clean clarity. Every inclusion is inspected to ensure it doesn’t compromise brilliance, even under magnification.

Carat: We’ll guide you to the ideal balance of size and beauty, ensuring maximum visual impact for your budget.

 

Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds

Lab-grown diamonds are chemically and optically identical to mined stones — the only difference is origin.
At DA, we offer both options, but specialise in premium lab-grown diamonds for their exceptional value and traceability.

• Ethically sourced from verified growers
  
  

• Environmentally friendlier
  
  

• Up to 40% better value per carat
  
  

• Certified by GIA, IGI, or GCAL
  

 

How Diamond Ateliers Selects Our Diamonds

Every diamond we present goes through a meticulous, five-step process to meet what we call The DA Light Standard — ensuring every piece delivers the brilliance and fire worthy of your story.

Step 1: Certified & Ethically Sourced
All our diamonds come with GIA, IGI, or GCAL certificates and are laser-inscribed for authenticity.

Step 2: Precision Cut
We hand-select only Ideal Cut or Triple Excellent diamonds. Each stone is analysed for symmetry, proportion, and light return.

Step 3: Balanced Colour & Clarity
Our team looks for the sweet spot between D–F colour and VS–SI clarity — visually perfect stones that deliver value without compromise.

Step 4: Expert Hand Inspection in Singapore
Before it reaches you, every diamond is reviewed in our Singapore atelier under specialist lighting to ensure it meets DA brilliance standards.

Step 5: Transparency & Education
We take the time to show you how each diamond performs in real light — so you know exactly what you’re getting and why it stands out.

“A DA diamond isn’t just certified — it’s hand-curated.”

Shapes & Styles

Round, oval, pear, emerald, cushion — each shape reflects light differently and flatters unique hand profiles.
Explore our design gallery or book a private consultation to see them in person.

Metal Choices

Choose from Platinum, or 18k white, yellow, or rose gold.
We’ll help you understand how each metal affects durability, colour tone, and long-term maintenance.

Bespoke Design Process

From first sketch to final polish, we collaborate with you at every step.
Your ring is designed with you, not for you — a true one-of-a-kind heirloom.

Learn more about The Diamond Ateliers Experience →