submit
We are excited to collaborate with you on your design and encourage you to fill out our contact form with as many details about what you’re looking for as possible. As soon as we can, we will reach out to you to schedule a time to talk further.
REACH OUT
natalie@ledeendiamonds.com
Thank you for reaching out to Ledeen Diamond Co. We will be in touch shortly to further discuss your request and see how we can be of help. We look forward to speaking with you!
ORIGINS
For such an auspicious end, diamonds have rather humble beginnings. Rough diamonds (as found in nature) come in all shapes, sizes, and colors and may seem to be little more than ordinary rocks. The ability to read a rough stone and envision its possibilities is equal parts art and science, requiring acute judgment and skill. We’ve spent years honing this ability and creating deep relationships with the manufacturing houses that take a stone from rough to polished. In most cases, a
diamond will change hands many times on this journey, but our direct connection to the source simplifies the process, ultimately lowering the cost. Because of this, we can offer our clients the opportunity to purchase the world’s most exclusive diamonds without the usual retail markup and the premiums that come with brand names. It also gives us access to stones 10 carats and over as well as those in fancy colors, like pink, yellow, blue, green, orange, and the elusive red diamond.
round
oval
pear
cushion
asscher
radiant
emerald
princess
heart
marquise
shapes
When selecting your stone’s shape, you have ten options: round, oval, pear, cushion, asscher, radiant, emerald, princess, heart, and marquise. Nine of the shapes are known as fancy shapes, with round brilliant being the exception. While the fancy shapes come in and out of style, the round brilliant retains its popularity and is the cornerstone of the business. When cutting stones, there are two paths to the finished product: brilliant cuts and step cuts. If you want a piece that sparkles, go for a brilliantly cut stone (round, pear, oval, cushion, radiant, marquise, heart, or princess). If you prefer something with a quieter elegance, opt for a step cut (emerald cut or asscher cut).
the 4cs
No two diamonds are identical, making them difficult to classify. To help create a universal diamond language, GIA created a grading system known as the 4Cs. The 4Cs represent the foundational components of a diamond: color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. The unique combination of these variables is the predominant factor in diamond pricing. We only work with exceptionally well-cut stones, as the cut is the C that contributes to the brilliance of a stone, what we call “life”. With that in mind, there is a perfect combination of
Cs for every person, taking into account what’s right for them at the time. GIA is the most highly respected gemological laboratory in the world, which is why we exclusively work with GIA-certified diamonds. The App below will allow you to dive deeper into each C with a short video describing the grading process (left tab) followed by the interactive scale of each C (right tab). Check the app footer for more information on additional diamond properties.
origins
For such an auspicious end, diamonds have rather humble beginnings. Rough diamonds (as found in nature) come in all shapes, sizes, and colors and may seem to be little more than ordinary rocks. The ability to read a rough stone and envision its possibilities is equal parts art and science, requiring acute judgment and skill. We’ve spent years honing this ability and creating deep relationships with the manufacturing houses that take a stone from rough to polished. In most cases, a
diamond will change hands many times on this journey, but our direct connection to the source simplifies the process, ultimately lowering the cost. Because of this, we can offer our clients the opportunity to purchase the world’s most exclusive diamonds without the usual retail markup and the premiums that come with brand names. It also gives us access to stones 10 carats and over as well as those in fancy colors, like pink, yellow, blue, green, orange, and the elusive red diamond.
shapes
When selecting your stone’s shape, you have ten options: round, oval, pear, cushion, asscher, radiant, emerald, princess, heart, and marquise. Nine of the shapes are known as fancy shapes, with round brilliant being the exception. While the fancy shapes come in and out of style, the round brilliant retains its popularity and is the cornerstone of the business. When cutting stones, there are two paths to the finished product: brilliant cuts and step cuts. If you want a piece that sparkles, go for a brilliantly cut stone (round, pear, oval, cushion, radiant, marquise, heart, or princess). If you prefer something with a quieter elegance, opt for a step cut (emerald cut or asscher cut).
round
oval
pear
cushion
asscher
radiant
emerald
princess
heart
marquis
the 4cs
No two diamonds are identical, making them difficult to classify. To help create a universal diamond language, GIA created a grading system known as the 4Cs. The 4Cs represent the foundational components of a diamond: color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. The unique combination of these variables is the predominant factor in diamond pricing. We only work with exceptionally well-cut stones, as the cut is the C that contributes to the brilliance of a stone, what we call “life”. With that in mind, there is a
perfect combination of on this journey, but our direct connection to the source simplifies the process, ultimately lowering the cost. Because of this, we can offer our clients the opportunity to purchase the world’s most exclusive diamonds without the usual retail markup and the premiums that come with brand names. It also gives us access to stones 10 carats and over as well as those in fancy colors, like pink, yellow, blue, green, orange, and the elusive red diamond.