Where Your Perfect
Diamond Begins
Whether you’re looking for a natural or lab-grown diamond, our team will guide you through one of life’s most meaningful purchases. With a broad selection, worldwide sourcing relationships built over 40 years, we help you confidently find the perfect diamond for every occasion.
Global Diamond Sourcing : Through decades of trusted partnerships with worldwide diamond suppliers and importers, we offer access to a vast network of exceptional diamonds. Our long-standing relationships help us find the perfect stone for every occasion.
Where Brilliance Meets Mastery
Every diamond has a story, and we help you tell it. From sustainably sourcing to expert guidance on the Four Cs, our master jewelers ensure your diamond sparkles perfectly, fits your vision, and lasts a lifetime. Discover the secrets behind the world’s most coveted gems and learn how to select your ideal stone.
Master the Art of Diamond Brilliance
Unlock the Brilliance of Every Diamond
Understanding diamonds begins with the Four Cs—Carat, Cut, Color, and Clarity. Each factor impacts beauty, rarity, and value, guiding you to the perfect diamond for your jewelry masterpiece.
Size Meets Significance
The word “carat” comes from the carob seed, once used as a natural weight standard. One metric carat equals exactly 0.2 grams—so the larger the carat, the rarer and more valuable the diamond. Some prioritize size above all else. At Avitabile Fine Jewelers, we balance carat with cut, color, and clarity to fit your budget beautifully. Many engagement rings accommodate diamonds up to five carats or more.
Tip: Prong settings can flexibly fit almost any size, while tension or bezel settings have specific size limits. Our experts ensure your diamond fits your ring perfectly.
Visual Reference (Size Comparison):
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0.10 CT (3.0 mm) – Round Diamond
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0.15 CT (3.4 mm) – Round Diamond
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0.20 CT (3.8 mm) – Round Diamond
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0.25 CT (4.1 mm) – Round Diamond
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0.50 CT (5.1 mm) – Round Diamond
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0.75 CT (5.8 mm) – Round Diamond
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1.0 CT (6.4 mm) – Round Diamond
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1.25 CT (6.9 mm) – Round Diamond
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1.5 CT (7.4 mm) – Round Diamond
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1.75 CT (7.8 mm) – Round Diamond
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2.0 CT (8.1 mm) – Round Diamond
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2.5 CT (8.8 mm) – Round Diamond
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3.0 CT (9.4 mm) – Round Diamond
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3.5 CT (9.8 mm) – Round Diamond
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4.0 CT (10.2 mm) – Round Diamond
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5.0 CT (11.0 mm) – Round Diamond
Cut to Shine, Crafted to Perfection
Cut defines a diamond’s sparkle. It’s not just the shape—round, princess, or emerald—but the proportions and symmetry that maximize brilliance. Ideal cuts reflect light flawlessly, creating unmatched fire and brilliance. After mining, diamonds are carefully evaluated to achieve the best cut without compromising clarity, color, or carat. Our experts guide you to a cut that perfectly balances beauty and value.
Cut Grades:
Ideal: Maximum brilliance, rarest grade
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Excellent: Exceptional light performance
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Very Good: Bright and lively
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Good: Solid sparkle, great value
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Fair: Noticeable compromise
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Poor: Not carried by Avitabile Fine Jewelers
The Subtle Power of Hue
Color dramatically affects a diamond’s rarity and price. Diamonds range from colorless to light yellow or brown, with rare fancy colors like blue, yellow, or even red commanding premium value.
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Colorless (D–F): Ultimate brilliance, rarest
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Near Colorless (G–J): Excellent sparkle at better value
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Noticeable Color (K–Z): Warm tones, unique character
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Fancy Colors (post-Z): Rare and highly prized
Every Inclusion Tells a Story
Diamonds are mostly carbon, but trapped minerals give each stone a unique fingerprint. These inclusions define clarity and are visible only under 10x magnification.
Clarity grades:
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F – Flawless: No visible inclusions or blemishes
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IF – Internally Flawless: No internal inclusions
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VVS1–VVS2: Very, Very Slightly Included
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VS1–VS2: Very Slightly Included
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SI1–SI3: Slightly Included
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I1–I3: Included
Our diamond professionals help you navigate clarity grades to ensure your stone balances beauty, rarity, and value.
