Diamond is a natural mineral composed of 99% carbon that originates at extreme temperatures and pressures, crystallizing in a cubic form. To date, it is considered the hardest mineral in the Earth's crust, with a value of 10 on the Mohs scale.

Diamonds are often set in open settings to allow light to pass through, which is why dust and dirt can accumulate. We recommend having your stone cleaned periodically at any of our boutiques to ensure it shows off its full brilliance.

If you want to clean your diamond at home, we recommend using neutral soap and a soft-bristled brush to reach all corners of the jewel.

Our diamonds come directly from the stock exchanges in Antwerp, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Tel Aviv, and New York. All of them meet the requirements of the Kimberley Treaty (a certification system for the international trade of non-conflict diamonds).

The Suárez family purchases the raw materials themselves, discarding 99.5% of the diamonds tested. Each stone is examined individually by our expert gemologists to ensure they meet Suárez's exacting quality standards.

To measure the quality of a diamond, several characteristics must be taken into account. The most well-known ones that determine the price of each stone are the 4Cs: Weight (carat), Color (color), Clarity (clarity), and Cut (cut).

• Weight, measured in carats, is the first factor that determines a diamond's price. The higher the carat weight, in most cases, the higher its value.
• Color is measured with the letters of the alphabet, from D (the best color) to Z. The closer to D, the whiter and more colorless it will be, thus increasing its value.
• Purity is measured by inclusions, taking into account their color, location, and size. The fewer impurities, the higher the value of the piece.
• A diamond's cut influences how it reflects light. Cut quality, symmetry, and polish are also determining factors.

All Suarez diamonds weighing 0.20 carats or more come with a certificate detailing the diamond's characteristics and quality. We currently work with three institutions: GIA (Gemological Institute of America), IGI (International Gemological Institute), and HRD (Hoge Raad voor Diamant, located in Antwerp).

Diamonds below this carat weight (from 0.15 carats) are delivered with the Suarez Certificate endorsed by the brand's expert gemologists.

All Suarez diamonds weighing 0.20 carats or more come with a certificate detailing the diamond's characteristics and quality. We currently work with three institutions: GIA (Gemological Institute of America), IGI (International Gemological Institute), and HRD (Hoge Raad voor Diamant, located in Antwerp).

Diamonds below this carat weight (from 0.15 carats) are delivered with the Suarez Certificate endorsed by the brand's expert gemologists.

At Suarez, we work with diamonds ranging in color from D to I (inclusive) and clarity from IF to SI1. Inclusions are never visible to the naked eye, and all our cuts are Excellent and Very Good.