The short answer: The LEO round cut diamond has 66 facets. A standard round brilliant has 57 or 58. Leo Schachter’s master artisans add 8 facets and strategically place them to reflect more light back through the top of the diamond, which creates more sparkle you can see from a distance. The outline is the… Read more »
The short answer: A certified LEO diamond has been graded by an independent laboratory, GSI (Gemological Science International). Every LEO center stone comes with a GSI report on the 4Cs and all center stones are also rated “Excellent” for brilliance, fire and scintillation, the three measures of how a diamond handles light. Key takeaways Certification… Read more »
The short answer: Every diamond shape sparkles in its own way. Round and princess diamonds give off fine, bright sparkle. Ovals, pears and marquises add a longer silhouette, and emerald cuts show broad, elegant flashes of light. THE LEO Diamond comes in many shapes, and each is cut with LEO’s patented or proprietary technology, designed… Read more »
Although many diamonds look similar, they are not all of equal quality. Diamond certification is the written proof of a diamond’s attributes. It’s your assurance that the diamond’s value is worth the price you are paying.
Learning about diamonds and what makes them beautiful begins with understanding the 4C’s – the characteristics of a diamond.
