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Our Diamonds

Our Diamonds
Learn more about our conflict-free diamond
policy and superior standards for quality.
Learn more about our conflict-free
diamond policy and superior
standards for quality.

CONFLICT-FREE DIAMOND POLICY

CONFLICT-FREE
DIAMOND POLICY

In all of its jewellery, David Yurman uses only diamonds procured in accordance with the Kimberley Process. This process was established in 2003 following a United Nations General Assembly resolution to prevent “conflict diamonds” from entering the rough diamond market.

In all of its jewellery, David Yurman uses only diamonds procured in accordance with the Kimberley Process. This process was established in 2003 following a United Nations General Assembly resolution to prevent “conflict diamonds” from entering the rough diamond market.

At David Yurman, we are dedicated to ensuring the integrity of our diamond supply chain. Through a system of internal and third-party audits, we hold all our suppliers and manufacturers to the highest ethical standards in sourcing diamonds and manufacturing products with diamonds. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards conflict diamonds—we only use diamonds that are warranted to be conflict-free.

At David Yurman, we are dedicated to ensuring the integrity of our diamond supply chain. Through a system of internal and third-party audits, we hold all our suppliers and manufacturers to the highest ethical standards in sourcing diamonds and manufacturing products with diamonds. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards conflict diamonds—we only use diamonds that are warranted to be conflict-free.

THE EARTH’S ELEMENTS TRANSFORMED

THE EARTH’S ELEMENTS
TRANSFORMED

Diamonds begin as carbon many miles below the earth’s surface. Hundreds of millions of years of heat and pressure transform the element into crystalline gemstones before volcanic eruptions propel them to the surface.

Diamonds begin as carbon many miles below the earth’s surface. Hundreds of millions of years of heat and pressure transform the element into crystalline gemstones before volcanic eruptions propel them to the surface.

Although gem-quality stones are found in only a few places in the world, diamonds are everywhere in the universe—sometimes falling to earth as part of meteorites and interstellar dust. Ultimately their true origins remain a mystery of the cosmos.

Although gem-quality stones are found in only a few places in the world, diamonds are everywhere in the universe—sometimes falling to earth as part of meteorites and interstellar dust. Ultimately their true origins remain a mystery of the cosmos.

ABOVE:  A rare 109-carat rough diamond.

ABOVE:  A rare 109-carat rough diamond.
SUPERIOR STANDARDS
SUPERIOR STANDARDS
Every diamond is a one-of-a-kind gift from the earth, but exceedingly few are accepted by David Yurman.
Only the most beautiful diamonds can capture David Yurman’s artistic eye and reflect his creative inspiration.
Only the most beautiful
diamonds can capture
David Yurman’s artistic
eye and reflect his
creative inspiration.
These carefully selected stones are the captivating
centrepieces of our unique engagement rings.
These carefully selected stones are the  captivating
centrepieces of our unique engagement rings.
Each stone is examined by a David Yurman diamond expert and must meet our strict quality standards.
Each stone is examined by a David Yurman diamond expert and must meet our strict quality standards.
We select diamonds at the high end of each spectrum of the 4C’s—the globally acknowledged standards of excellence developed by The Gemological Institute of America (GIA). All of our diamonds are graded for quality by the GIA, an independent international organization.
We select diamonds at the high end of each spectrum of the 4C’s—the globally acknowledged standards of excellence developed by The Gemological Institute of America (GIA). All of our diamonds are graded for quality by the GIA, an independent international organization.
DIAMOND SHAPES
DIAMOND SHAPES
From the popular round brilliant to our own patented cushion cut, David Yurman diamonds are works of sculpture, each exquisitely cut and polished by master artisans.
From the popular round brilliant to our own patented cushion cut, David Yurman diamonds are works of sculpture, each exquisitely cut and polished by master artisans.
DY Signature Cut™
DY Signature Cut™
David Yurman’s patented DY Signature Cut™ is modelled from
a cushion brilliant shape—arguably one of the most desirable of
all diamond cuts. The DY Signature Cut™ has noticeably defined
corners and an elegant curve sloping down the diamond’s edges,
lending the stone a contemporary, unique feel.
David Yurman’s patented DY Signature Cut™
is modelled from a cushion brilliant shape—
arguably one of the most desirable of all
diamond cuts. The DY Signature Cut™ has
noticeably defined corners and an elegant
curve sloping down the diamond’s edges,
lending the stone a contemporary, unique feel. 
Round Brilliant Cut
Round Brilliant Cut
The round brilliant is the most popular of all diamond cuts
due to its shape and triangular or kite-shaped facets. These
increase the diamond’s brilliance and fire, resulting in
maximum white light return and a fiery flash of vivid colours.
Round brilliant stones have 57 or 58 facets arranged in a specific
proportion to enhance the stone’s beauty and symmetry.  
The round brilliant is the most popular of
all diamond cuts due to its shape and
triangular or kite-shaped facets. These increase
the diamond’s brilliance and fire, resulting in
maximum white light return and a fiery flash
of vivid colours. Round brilliant stones have 57
or 58 facets arranged in a specific proportion
to enhance the stone’s beauty and symmetry.
Oval Cut
Oval Cut
Oval cuts are a unique choice for a bride seeking a
special stone shape with many of the same beautiful
characteristics of a round brilliant diamond. Like round
brilliant diamonds, oval cuts have 57 or 58 facets, many
triangular and kite-shaped, which serve to emphasize a
diamond’s brilliance and fire.
Oval cuts are a unique choice for a bride
seeking a special stone shape with many
of the same beautiful characteristics of a
round brilliant diamond. Like round brilliant
diamonds, oval cuts have 57 or 58 facets,
many triangular and kite-shaped, which serve
to emphasize a diamond’s brilliance and fire.
Emerald Cut
Emerald Cut
A sophisticated alternative to other diamond shapes,
the emerald cut features long rectangular “step cuts”
that run parallel to the diamond’s girdle. Emerald cuts
have 57 or 58 facets and feature a rectangular table
with bevelled corners. Unlike brilliant cuts, the emerald
cut emphasizes a diamond’s clarity, whiteness and
lustre, rather than its brilliance and fire.
A sophisticated alternative to other diamond
shapes, the emerald cut features long rectangular
“step cuts” that run parallel to the diamond’s
girdle. Emerald cuts have 57 or 58 facets and
feature a rectangular table with bevelled corners.
Unlike brilliant cuts, the emerald cut emphasizes
a diamond’s clarity, whiteness and lustre,
rather than its brilliance and fire.
The 4 C’s—Cut
The 4 C’s—Cut
Releasing a Diamond’s Brilliance
Releasing a Diamond’s Brilliance
Cut refers to a diamond’s proportion and precision of its facets—the most important factors for the stone’s fire and brilliance. All of the diamonds used in our engagement rings have an “excellent” cut grade, or, in some instances, a “very good” cut. Fancy shaped stones are graded only for polish and symmetry.

David Yurman specializes in round and cushion-shaped stones, such as his patented DY Signature Cut™—with defined corners and an elegant curve sloping down the diamond’s edges. Each David Yurman diamond is cut for beauty, even if it means sacrificing more of the rough diamond.
Cut refers to a diamond’s proportion and precision of its facets—the most important factors for the stone’s fire and brilliance. All of the diamonds used in our engagement rings have an “excellent” cut grade, or, in some instances, a “very good” cut. Fancy shaped stones are graded only for polish and symmetry.

David Yurman specializes in round and cushion-shaped stones, such as his patented DY Signature Cut™—with defined corners and an elegant curve sloping down the diamond’s edges. Each David Yurman diamond is cut for beauty, even if it means sacrificing more of the rough diamond.
The 4 C’s—Colour
The 4 C’s—Colour
What You Can't See
What You Can't See
David Yurman’s engagement diamonds range from D (colourless) to I (near colourless) on the diamond colour grading chart. David Yurman’s selections are entirely or very close to colourless, each piece a covetable rarity and a symbol of bright days ahead. David Yurman chooses only untreated, natural diamonds in our Wedding Collection.

Additionally, David Yurman offers a range of engagement rings with sapphire, emerald and ruby centre stones, along with Fancy Intense yellow diamonds for the bride looking to proclaim her love in vivid colour.
David Yurman’s engagement diamonds range from D (colourless) to I (near colourless) on the diamond colour grading chart. David Yurman’s selections are entirely or very close to colourless, each piece a covetable rarity and a symbol of bright days ahead. David Yurman chooses only untreated, natural diamonds in our Wedding Collection.

Additionally, David Yurman offers a range of engagement rings with sapphire, emerald and ruby centre stones, along with Fancy Intense yellow diamonds for the bride looking to proclaim her love in vivid colour.
The 4 C’s—Clarity
The 4 C’s—Clarity
The Difference Is Transparent
The Difference Is Transparent
Generally speaking, the fewer unique characteristics a diamond exhibits, the rarer it becomes. The term “flawless” refers to a diamond completely devoid of any unique characteristics such as inclusions.

The term “flaw” is often used to define these unique traits, and measure the diamond’s rarity. For our engagement rings, David Yurman only selects stones from the highest clarity grades—from IF (Internally Flawless) to SI1 (Slightly Included).
Generally speaking, the fewer unique characteristics a diamond exhibits, the rarer it becomes. The term “flawless” refers to a diamond completely devoid of any unique characteristics such as inclusions.

The term “flaw” is often used to define these unique traits, and measure the diamond’s rarity. For our engagement rings, David Yurman only selects stones from the highest clarity grades—from IF (Internally Flawless) to SI1 (Slightly Included).
The 4 C’s—Carat
The 4 C’s—Carat
Choose Better, Not Bigger
Choose Better, Not Bigger
Starting at 0.30 carats and going up from there, David Yurman’s engagement diamonds are available in a comprehensive range of weights (carats are a measure of mass—one carat corresponds to 0.20 grams—not size). From the discreetly intimate to the dazzlingly grand, David Yurman offers a stone to match every bride’s individual taste.
Starting at 0.30 carats and going up from there, David Yurman’s engagement diamonds are available in a comprehensive range of weights (carats are a measure of mass—one carat corresponds to 0.20 grams—not size). From the discreetly intimate to the dazzlingly grand, David Yurman offers a stone to match every bride’s individual taste.
GIA Reports
GIA Reports
Independently Graded for Quality
Independently Graded for Quality
All of the diamonds in our engagement rings are accompanied by a grading report by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), a leading independent authority on quality. Each GIA grading report has a unique number that details the individual characters of the diamond and fully assesses the 4 C’s of diamond grading.

The unique report number is laser inscribed on the girdle of the diamond to link the stone to its GIA grading report.
All of the diamonds in our engagement rings are accompanied by a grading report by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), a leading independent authority on quality. Each GIA grading report has a unique number that details the individual characters of the diamond and fully assesses the 4 C’s of diamond grading.

The unique report number is laser inscribed on the girdle of the diamond to link the stone to its GIA grading report.