Alito - Fancy Shape Diamonds
| Meaning”breath” in Italian, the Alito branded jewellery line from GN Diamond, Inc. stars an arrangement of seven round stones recut and invisibly set into the shape of a flower. TheAlito Collection has been marketed in the United States since July 2004. | |
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| Physical Characteristics and Cutting Issues The seven round diamonds are recut and set into the shape of a flower. The center stone is cur as a hexagon. All of the stones are F, G color and VS clarity. The patented setting has no spaces or gaps between the stones, which creates the look of one large diamond. There are no prongs, bezels or half-bezels; the stones are hand set from underneath. The diamonds are notched at three or four points above the culet and locked into the metal. Although some weight is lost in recutting the stones, the design makes the finished flower appear larger than its actual weight. For exanlple, a 0.56-point flower-shaped stone looks like about a carat-and-a-half. The stones are cut in Israel using computer-programming technology to create a “blueprint” for the setting and precise craftsmanship. |
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What Buyers Should Look For The key to the Alito’s distinctive setting is the precise craftsmanship, which allows 100 percent of the diamond to be visible. The jewellery is available in a “level” setting where the stones are all set at the same height, which creates the illusion of one single layer of diamonds, or in a domed design, in which the stones are set at an angle to maximize brilliance and shine. For more information about the Alito Fancy Shape Diamond, contact our expert jewellers at Australian Diamond Brokers. |