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Of all the world's gems, diamonds boast the most radiant beauty. Their name comes from the ancient Greek word 'adamas,' which means 'unconquerable' and refers to their incomparable brilliance and hardness. They have long been considered a symbol of eternity. They were also believed to draw forth the latent power of the person who wore them and to bring on victory, so they have long held a great attraction for the world's royal families.
Striving for ever-greater beauty, the MIKIMOTO approach involves bringing out the maximum radiance of the diamond by emphasizing not the number of carats but a process of cutting designed to extract only the best part of the stone without regard for how much is discarded. The diamonds are cut by one of the world's elite diamond artisans, bringing out the deep brilliant shine characteristic of a fine MIKIMOTO diamond.
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Diamonds are graded according to the criteria of cut, colour, clarity, and carats. The '4Cs' of diamonds are evaluated according to the standards of the G.I.A. (Gemological Institute of America) and by highly trained gemmologists who assure the high quality of diamonds on the marketplace. |
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