Diamond Academy

Natural diamonds form deep within the earth under intense heat and pressure. Their journey begins long before a rough crystal reaches the hands of a diamond cutter.

Cutting and polishing reveal the way a stone returns light. Understanding that relationship between nature and craftsmanship is the beginning of choosing a diamond with confidence.

Cut, colour, clarity and carat weight describe different qualities of a diamond. Consider them together, alongside how the stone looks to you.

Cut
Proportions and craftsmanship influence how a diamond reflects light, creating brightness, fire and sparkle.

Colour
The D-to-Z scale describes the absence of colour, from colourless to increasing yellow or brown tones. Fancy-colour diamonds are assessed differently.

Clarity
Internal inclusions and surface blemishes are evaluated under magnification. A grade is one part of understanding a stone’s appearance.

Carat weight
Carat measures weight, rather than diameter. Shape and proportions also influence how large a diamond looks.

Shape gives a diamond its silhouette. Round, oval, cushion, pear, princess and Asscher each offer a different balance of lines and light.

A round brilliant has a classic circular outline. Oval and pear shapes create an elongated impression, while cushion cuts soften their geometry with rounded corners. Princess cuts are square; Asscher cuts use stepped facets and clipped corners.

Carat weight alone does not tell you how large a stone will appear. Compare its measurements, proportions and appearance in the setting.

Clarity describes the natural characteristics within a diamond and on its surface. The grading scale runs from Flawless through to Included.

For individually certified engagement diamonds in selected Orrling ring designs, we select from FL, IF, VVS1, VVS2, VS1 and VS2 grades.

We consider each diamond individually, including the position and visibility of its characteristics. A grading report and a closer look at the stone work together.

An independent grading report records a diamond’s assessed characteristics. It gives you a consistent starting point for comparing stones.

Orrling diamonds over 0.30 carats are delivered with a grading report from laboratories including GIA, HRD Antwerp or IGI. Review the issuing laboratory and the details of your individual diamond before choosing.

A report describes the stone; seeing it also helps you appreciate its character, proportions and response to light.

Orrling Jewellery works exclusively with natural diamonds. Their geological origin is central to our approach to jewellery.

We work with suppliers who follow international sourcing standards. Understanding a stone’s documentation and the practices behind its supply is part of selecting it.

A setting gives a diamond its place within the design. A solitaire draws attention to one stone; a halo surrounds it with smaller diamonds. Pavé adds a line of sparkle, while a bezel frames the diamond in metal.

“A diamond should never compete with the design that holds it. The role of the ring is to elevate the stone—quietly, precisely, and with lasting elegance.”

— Håkan Orrling