The 4 C's
The Guide to Diamonds
At Brilliant Antwerp, our legacy is built on craftsmanship, passion, and precision. Within our Antwerp atelier, a team of master specialists, polishers, artisans, and goldsmiths work together to bring each diamond to life.
Every stone is carefully selected and shaped to reveal its ultimate brilliance — the result of generations of expertise and an unwavering commitment to perfection.
From rough to radiant, each diamond reflects the very essence of Antwerp’s world-renowned artistry and the pursuit of beauty without compromise.
The 4Cs
Every diamond tells its own story — unique and incomparable, like a fingerprint of nature. The 4Cs: colour, clarity, cut, and carat weight are the universal standards by which every diamond’s beauty is measured.
At Brilliant Antwerp, we go beyond these standards. Each diamond is carefully examined by our experts to ensure it meets our uncompromising criteria for brilliance, balance, and perfection. Only those that embody the true spirit of Antwerp craftsmanship earn the name Brilliant.
What Is Diamond Cut?
Of all the 4Cs, cut is the most vital it defines how a diamond interacts with light. Determined by proportion, symmetry, and polish, the cut reveals the stone’s inner fire and brilliance.
At Brilliant Antwerp, every diamond is crafted with precision by our master polishers and artisans, ensuring each facet is positioned to capture and reflect light to perfection. We always prioritise brilliance over size, because a truly well-cut diamond radiates life and energy unlike any other.
Simply put, the cut determines a diamond’s sparkle. A poorly cut diamond, no matter how clear or colourless, can appear dull but a perfectly cut Brilliant Antwerp diamond shines with unmatched luminosity and allure.
What Is Diamond Clarity?
Diamond clarity reflects the purity and rarity of each stone. It is determined by the presence or absence of natural characteristics known as inclusions (internal features) and blemishes (external features), visible under 10-power magnification.
At Brilliant Antwerp, our experts meticulously examine every diamond to ensure it meets our exceptional standards of clarity. Only a select few of those that embody pristine beauty are chosen to bear the Brilliant Antwerp name.
What Is Diamond Colour?
Diamond colour measures the natural hue within a diamond, ranging from colourless to shades of yellow. The less colour a diamond displays, the rarer and more valuable it is as a truly colourless diamond allows the greatest reflection of light and brilliance.
At Brilliant Antwerp, we carefully evaluate every stone against the industry’s most precise colour grading scale. Our specialists select only those diamonds that exhibit exceptional purity and radiance stones that capture light in its truest, most dazzling form.
Each Brilliant Antwerp diamond is chosen for its luminous beauty and timeless elegance, ensuring that every sparkle reflects our pursuit of perfection.
What Is Diamond Carat Weight?
Carat weight measures a diamond’s size, but true beauty is not defined by weight alone. While larger diamonds are naturally rarer, it is the perfect balance of cut, colour, and clarity that determines a diamond’s ultimate brilliance.
At Brilliant Antwerp, we believe that every carat size should tell a story of craftsmanship and light. Our experts focus on proportion and precision ensuring that each diamond, regardless of size, radiates exceptional sparkle and presence.
A Brilliant Antwerp diamond is not chosen for its weight, but for the way it shines a reflection of artistry, expertise, and the timeless beauty of Antwerp’s diamond tradition.
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