Diamond Buying Guide
At Pradeep Jewellers we offer
Natural & Lab Grown Diamonds
Whether you prefer a mined natural diamond or a certified lab grown stone, the same quality rules apply. Use this guide to understand colour and clarity before you choose — then explore our collection or ask us on WhatsApp.
Visit us in Nadiad or order with delivery across Ahmedabad & Vadodara.
Lab Grown Diamonds at Pradeep Jewellers
Lab grown diamonds share the same crystal structure as natural diamonds and are graded on the same 4Cs. They offer excellent brilliance at a gentler price point — ideal for rings, pendants, and earrings when you want a larger look within budget.
- Always ask for a certificate (IGI or GIA lab-grown report).
- Cut quality matters most for sparkle — colour and clarity next.
- We label every lab grown piece clearly so you know exactly what you are buying.
Diamond Colour
Ironically, the best color for a diamond would be 'colourless'. The colors range from D (colourless) and go all the way to Z (light yellow). To be honest, the colour difference in diamonds within a colour family is quite subtle to an untrained eye. Nevertheless, they do create a difference in the price and quality of the diamond. Bottom line is, colourless diamonds are the most precious!
D
Colourless
E
F
G – J
Near colourless
K – M
Faint
N – R
Very light
S – Z
Light
Diamond Clarity
When light passes through a diamond, it bounces back, making the diamond sparkle! Some diamonds have imperfections in the form of spots and blemishes. The more the imperfections, the more difficult it is for light to pass through, thereby reducing the sparkle. If you're lost, here's all you need to remember: Lesser imperfection and inclusions = Better clarity
FL
Flawless
IF
Internally flawless
VVS
Very very slightly included
VS
Very slightly included
SI
Slightly included
I
Included