Elegant Gold Ring with Tourmaline and Diamonds

Jewelry from the KLENOTA ATELIER

Our atelier is located in the very heart of the Old Town of Prague, an area which has been the center of Czech goldsmithing and jewelry-making for centuries. The local atmosphere, traditions, and history of this craft provide us with inspiration every single day. We build upon honest handcrafting and traditional methods when making jewels. The goldsmiths pay attention to every tiny detail in our workshop. We only work with high-quality materials from verified sources, so your jewels stay beautiful for a long time, even if they are worn every day. We understand selling a piece of jewelry is a lifelong commitment. You may purchase a present for someone close to you in our atelier or something special for yourself, but you will always get professional services for all KLENOTA jewels.

Diamond jewelry

In the process of evaluating and certifying diamonds, they are assessed based on four fundamental parameters which are called the 4Cs: cut, clarity, color, and carat. These four properties then significantly influence the price of a diamond.

CUT: The right cut gives a diamond its radiant luster. The most popular cut is a round one known as the brilliant cut. Diamonds can also be cut into a wide array of “fantasy” cuts which include the marquise, baguette, heart, teardrop, oval, and princess (a three-sided or four-sided cut with sharp corners which is especially popular for engagement rings).

CLARITY: Clarity is determined by the number, size, and distribution of any inclusions (internal impurities) in a diamond:

• IF (Internally Flawless) – clear diamonds without any inclusions,
• VVS 1, VVS 2 (Very Very Slightly Included) – diamonds with very small inclusions,
• VS 1, VS 2 (Very Slightly Included) – diamonds with small inclusions,
• SI 1, SI 2 (Slightly Included) – diamonds with inclusions which can be seen with a magnifying glass,
• I1, I2, I3 (Included), also labeled as “P” in the Czech Republic – diamonds with medium to larger inclusions visible to the naked eye.

COLOR: The color of colorless to yellow diamonds is evaluated based on an international scale:

• D to F – colorless diamonds;
• G to J – near colorless diamonds;
• K to M – diamonds with a touch of yellow;
• N to Z – diamonds with a brown-yellow color.

Other colors of diamonds are simply called fancy. Some of our color diamonds are treated to enhance their color.

CARAT: The weight of diamonds is quoted in carats (ct), expressed to two decimal places, for example 0.25 ct. One (1) ct is equal to 0.2 grams. With earrings and jewelry which has multiple diamonds, we always state the total number of carats of all the diamonds.

Tourmaline jewelry

Tourmalines are the world's most colorful gemstones. Although they stand out for their relatively high hardness of 7.5 and a distinctive luster, they are relatively fragile stones.

COLOR: Some of the best known are dark pink rubellites, green verdelites or blue indigolites. Pink tourmalines, which are the lighter color varieties of rubellites, are particularly popular.

CUT: The most common type of cut used for tourmalines is the round or oval. It is also attractive in less traditional cuts such as the teardrop, cushion and emerald when set into designer rings and necklaces.

WEIGHT: The weight of tourmalines, as with other gemstones, is expressed in carats (ct) to 2 decimal places - 1 ct = 0.20 g. With earrings and jewelry which have multiple tourmalines, we always state the total number of carats of all the stones.

CARE: This stone tends to attract dust, so it’s a good idea to clean it regularly. Clean tourmalines with a soft brush in warm soapy water. Do not expose them to sudden changes in temperature since this could damage them and leave any thorough treatments to professionals.