Diamond Education
Knowledge is the ultimate luxury. Understanding your diamond ensures a choice that aligns with your values and your style.
What are Lab-Grown
& Mined Diamonds?
Can you tell the difference? Neither can a gemologist without specialized equipment.
Chemical Composition
Carbon
Hardness
10 (Mohs Scale)
Refractive Index
2.417 - 2.419
Origin
Created in Laboratory
Price Point
Relatively Affordable
Chemical Composition
Carbon
Hardness
10 (Mohs Scale)
Refractive Index
2.417 - 2.419
Origin
Exists Naturally
Price Point
Expensive
The 4 C's
Cut
The most critical factor. It determines how the diamond interacts with light. A well-cut diamond reflects light internally and disperses it through the top, creating that signature sparkle.
Colour
Refers to the absence of colour. Graded from D (colourless) to Z (light yellow). We prioritise D-F (Colourless) and G-H (Near Colourless) for the purest ice-white aesthetic.
Clarity
Measures internal inclusions and external blemishes. Flawless is rare. We curate diamonds that are "Eye Clean" (VS1-SI1), ensuring imperfections aren't visible to the naked eye.
Carat
The physical weight of the diamond. While size matters, we believe it should never compromise the cut. A smaller, perfectly cut diamond will outshine a larger, dull one.
Certified
Excellence
IGI & GIA
Trust is paramount. That is why every Kitóko diamond (0.5ct+) comes with an independent grading report from either the International Gemological Institute (IGI) or the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
These certificates are the blueprint of your stone, verifying its identity as lab-grown and rigorously grading its 4 C's. We do not self-certify. We rely on the world's strictest authorities to guarantee you get exactly what you pay for.