The Real Gem Diamond Guide
Diamonds are treasured for their extraordinary beauty and enduring strength. But because every diamond is truly one of a kind, knowing what to look for can feel overwhelming. From sparkle to structure, several key factors affect both a diamond’s appearance and value.
At The Real Gem, we believe in making your decision simple, transparent, and empowering. That’s why we’ve created this guide — to help you understand the essentials, starting with the 4Cs: Cut, Colour, Clarity, and Carat Weight.
Diamond Colour
Understanding the Spectrum of Brilliance
Learn how subtle colour differences impact a diamond’s value, appearance, and charm and how to choose the perfect grade for your style and budget.
Diamond Clarity
Nature’s Fingerprint, Beautifully Unique
Explore how natural inclusions shape clarity grades and why many imperfections are invisible to the naked eye helping you find beauty and value in every stone.
Diamond Cut
Where Sparkle Meets Precision
Discover why cut is the most important of the 4Cs and how expert craftsmanship transforms light into brilliance, fire, and scintillation.
Diamond Carat Weight
Size That Speaks Without Saying a Word
Understand how carat weight influences a diamond’s presence, value, and visual impact and why bigger isn’t always better when brilliance is your goal.
Diamond Shapes
A Style for Every Story
Each diamond shape tells its own story from timeless round brilliance to elegant ovals and vintage-inspired cushions. Discover the silhouette that suits you best.
Diamond Certification
Proof of What Matters Most
A certified diamond comes with confidence. Learn how trusted gemological reports ensure quality, authenticity, and complete transparency in every Real Gem piece.