What is the Ken & Dana Design diamond quality standard?Updated a year ago

We hand-select and inspect every diamond before purchasing and setting them for our clients.

For center stones, we recommend diamonds that exhibit the best combination of value and aesthetics. Brilliance is the most important factor, because every diamond should sparkle and dance in the light. Your diamond should look colorless and perfect to the naked eye (Color & Clarity). To satisfy these requirements, our recommended grade ranges from E to H color, VS1 to SI1 clarity depending on the type of diamond and shape that you choose. Our recommended grade is listed on each product page.

For accent diamonds, we only buy the best quality available on the market. We require the best cutting from our suppliers, and only accept VS clarity diamonds (with the exception of designs that call for salt and pepper diamonds, or otherwise by special request). All stones are handpicked to match the color of your center diamond. For more information, visit our Diamond FAQ for further reading on how to choose a diamond.

Finally, we also offer custom sourcing for our clients who prefer a different quality diamond than our recommendation. Email us at [email protected] for more info.