Diamond Quality

A colorless diamond viewed through a jeweler's loupe on navy velvet

Diamond quality is not one number. Origin, shape, cut, color, clarity, carat weight, dimensions, and the setting each answer a different question. The details available for Mythara jewelry vary by design and are stated on the individual product page.

Begin with stone identity and origin

A diamond may be described as lab-grown when it was created in a controlled laboratory environment. Cubic zirconia and other simulants are different materials and are identified by their own names. A photograph cannot confirm identity or origin, so compare the stone details stated for each design.

Read color and clarity separately

On the D-to-Z diamond color scale, D begins the colorless end. E and F are adjacent grades in the colorless range. Color is separate from clarity, which describes internal and surface characteristics evaluated under magnification.

  • VVS means very, very slightly included.
  • VS means very slightly included.
  • The numbers 1 and 2 distinguish grades within each category.

Our E vs. F color guide and VS vs. VVS2 clarity guide explain these specific comparisons without treating them as a store-wide standard.

Look at the whole piece

When the information is available, also compare:

  • Diamond shape, count, and dimensions
  • Center-stone weight and total carat weight
  • Cut, polish, and symmetry details
  • Setting style and surrounding metal
  • The scale and dimensions of the finished jewelry
  • Whether a named grading report is explicitly included

Two diamonds with matching color and clarity can still differ in proportions, cut, and appearance. Compare the details in the applicable product page, then read how grading reports work or explore jewelry by category.