A diamond is more than just a gemstone — it’s a lasting symbol of love, strength, and eternity. Whether you’re choosing an engagement ring, a meaningful gift, or a timeless piece for your personal collection, understanding the key features of a diamond — especially a solitaire — helps you make a confident and informed decision.
A solitaire is a single diamond set into a piece of jewellery, most commonly in a ring, designed to draw full attention to the stone’s brilliance and beauty. Known for its elegant simplicity, solitaire jewellery showcases the diamond’s cut and sparkle, making it a classic and enduring choice for engagement rings and other statement pieces.
When buying a diamond, understanding the 4Cs — cut, colour, clarity, and carat — is essential. These four characteristics determine a diamond’s quality and value. Cut refers to how well the diamond is shaped and proportioned. A well-cut diamond will reflect light beautifully, creating a brilliant sparkle. Colour is graded from D (completely colourless) to Z (light yellow or brown), and diamonds closer to D are considered more rare and valuable. Clarity describes the presence of natural inclusions or flaws within the stone — the fewer the inclusions, the higher the clarity grade. Carat refers to the diamond’s weight, and while larger diamonds are more valuable, the quality of the cut often has a greater impact on the diamond’s overall beauty.
At Vijaya Jewellery, each of our solitaire and diamond pieces is carefully chosen and certified to meet high standards of quality. We ensure that every diamond we offer provides exceptional brilliance and lasting value.
Diamonds come in a variety of shapes to suit different tastes and styles. The round brilliant cut is the most classic and popular, but many also love the distinctive elegance of princess, oval, emerald, pear, or cushion shapes. Each shape reflects light differently and brings its own character to the piece.
Choosing the right solitaire depends on your lifestyle, personal style, and the meaning behind the jewellery. For engagement rings, many customers prefer a larger carat size with excellent cut and clarity to highlight the importance of the occasion. For daily wear, a more modest size with a secure and practical setting is often ideal.
The setting you choose plays a major role in how the diamond looks and feels. Whether it’s a traditional prong setting that lifts the diamond for maximum light exposure, a halo design that surrounds the centre stone with smaller diamonds for added brilliance, or a sleek bezel setting for a modern, understated look — the right setting enhances the beauty and security of the stone.
Every diamond at Vijaya Jewellery is accompanied by an official certificate of authenticity issued by leading gemological institutions such as GIA, IGI, or HRD. This ensures complete transparency about the diamond’s 4Cs and confirms its authenticity and quality.
For decades, Vijaya Jewellery has been trusted by customers to celebrate life’s most meaningful moments with expertly crafted diamond and solitaire jewellery. Whether you’re making a proposal, giving a heartfelt gift, or investing in a piece that will be passed down through generations, our knowledgeable team is here to guide you with care, clarity, and commitment.
At Vijaya Jewellery, we don’t just offer diamonds — we help you discover the perfect piece that tells your story and shines forever.