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The Diamond Guide
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The Diamond Guide

The four C's, the shapes, the certifications — everything you need to choose with confidence.

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The four C's

Every diamond is graded against four characteristics. Together they determine its rarity, its beauty — and its price.

i.

Cut

The most important C. Cut governs how a diamond returns light as fire and brilliance. We trade size for a superior cut, every time.

ii.

Colour

Graded D (colourless) to Z. The less colour, the rarer the stone. We hand-select D–G for a bright, icy white.

iii.

Clarity

The fewer inclusions, the rarer the diamond. We favour VS and above — flawless to the naked eye, brilliant in any light.

iv.

Carat

A measure of weight, not size. Paired with an excellent cut, carat becomes presence — light made tangible.

Diamond grading
Certified Without Compromise

Every stone,
independently graded

Each RitzBits diamond above 0.30ct arrives with a certificate from the GIA or IGI — the world's most respected gemological laboratories.

Your certificate documents the precise cut, colour, clarity and carat of your stone, along with a unique laser inscription matching it to its report. Brilliance you can verify.

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Find Your Shape

The diamond shapes

From the timeless round brilliant to the architectural emerald cut — each shape tells a different story.

Round Brilliant

The classic. Maximum fire and sparkle, loved for over a century.

Oval

Brilliant facets in an elongated silhouette that flatters the finger.

Emerald

Long, elegant step-cuts for an understated, architectural glamour.

Cushion

A soft, romantic square with rounded corners and vintage charm.

Princess

A modern, fancy square — sharp, contemporary brilliance.

Pear

A teardrop blending round and marquise for a graceful point.

Marquise

A regal, elongated shape that maximises perceived size.

Radiant

Trimmed corners and brilliant facets — fire meets geometry.

Good to Know

Diamond questions, answered

Cut, without question. A well-cut diamond of modest colour and clarity will out-sparkle a poorly cut stone with better grades. Cut governs how light enters and returns to the eye — it is the difference between a diamond that glows and one that looks lifeless.

Yes. We offer both natural and laboratory-grown diamonds, each fully certified. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically and optically identical to mined diamonds and offer exceptional value — our gemologists will happily guide you through the choice.

Buying just below popular weights (e.g. 0.90ct instead of 1.00ct) can offer significant savings with a visually similar size. Prioritising cut over carat also ensures maximum brilliance. We tailor every recommendation to your budget.

All diamonds above 0.30ct are accompanied by a GIA or IGI certificate, documenting the four C's and a unique inscription matched to the stone. Smaller accent diamonds are quality-assured by our in-house gemologists.

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