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THE ART OF SELECTION

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Forevermark diamonds are selected for their

exceptional qualities: less than one percent

of the world’s diamonds are eligible to

become a Forevermark diamond.

Set apart for their cut, clarity, color, and size,

Forevermark diamonds are crafted by a

select group of Diamantaires, releasing their

full beauty and brilliance.

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Each Forevermark diamond is inscribed

with the Forevermark icon and a unique

identif ication number, using patented

technology developed by the De Beers

group. Invisible to the naked eye, the

inscription proves that this diamond has

met Forevermark standards of quality and

integrity; the individual number identifies

it always to be uniquely yours.

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Forevermark diamonds only come from

sources which are committed to high

bus iness , soc ia l , and env i ronmenta l

s t a n d a rd s a n d b e n e f i t t h e p e o p l e ,

communities, and countries from which they

originate.

The Forevermark promise means that

every diamond is a genuine, natural, and

untreated diamond whose quality, beauty,

and integrity have been protected at every

step in its journey.

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There is an additional Forevermark promise

– a grading certificate with the precise cut,

clarity, color, and carat weight. Forevermark

diamonds are evaluated by highly respected

leading d iamond gemologists in the

Forevermark Diamond Institute in Antwerp,

drawing on world-class bespoke Forevermark

g ra d i n g p ro ce ss e s a n d te c h n o l o g y

developed by De Beers.

Forevermark only grades diamonds that have

been selected according to Forevermark

standards. Your grading report provides an

accurate blueprint of the qualities that make

your diamond unique and special.

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Forevermark diamonds are available in a

range of timeless and exquisite diamond

jewelry designs. From engagement rings

and three-stone anniversary rings to solitaire

pendants and ear studs, your l icensed

Forevermark diamond jeweler will help you

find the perfect piece of jewelry in which to

feature your unique Forevermark diamond.

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The same care that goes into selecting

Forevermark diamonds is used in choosing

the jewelers where they can be found.

Forevermark diamonds are only available at

these exclusive jewelers, who are passionate

about creating the finest designs inspired by

these exceptional diamonds.

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THE 4 Cs—

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Masters in the art of selection, Forevermark

selects each Forevermark diamond carefully

and individually, to give you the confidence

that whichever Forevermark diamond you

choose, you are always selecting a truly

exceptional diamond. The inscription at the

heart of the diamond – a promise of quality

and in tegr i ty – th i s d iamond fu l f i l l s

Forevermark ’s P ipe l ine Integr i ty and

selection standards. The 4 Cs are only a

small part of the story.

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To standardize descr ipt ions of every

diamond’s characteristics, a language known

as the ‘4 Cs’ was developed. Originally

inspired in 1939 by De Beers assortment to

classify rough diamonds, this language is now

universally spoken in the diamond world.

The 4 Cs describe a diamond’s specific

characteristics - its Cut, Color, Clarity, and

Carat weight. The combination of these four

e lements gives a d iamond i ts unique

personality and forms a basis for its valuation.

It takes true expertise to craft each diamond

that nature creates, each with its own

combination of the 4 Cs.

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Cut refers to the shape of the

diamond. Round, princess, oval,

marquise, pear, and emerald are

some of the most familiar. Cut is also

the factor most involved in the

sparkle of a polished diamond. Cut

i s expressed in te rms o f the

brilliance, fire, and scintillation of a

diamond. To maximize sparkle, a

d iamond must be cut to very

specific parameters for angle and

dimension with a strict attention to

the polished finish of the diamond.

Each Forevermark diamond must

achieve a very good or excellent

cut standard.

CUT

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Naturally occurring features – known

as inclusions – provide a special

fingerprint within the diamond.

Clarity measures the diamond’s

pur ity. I t refers to how free a

d i a m o n d i s f ro m t h e s e t i n y

blemishes and inclusions.

Forevermark diamonds are available

from flawless to SI2.

CLARITY

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Diamonds occur naturally in all

colors of the rainbow. Generally, the

rarest diamonds exhibit no color at

a l l (apart f rom fancy co lors) .

Polished diamonds are graded for

minute variations in depth of color,

from ‘colorless’ to ‘light yellow’ and

‘l ight brown.’ This is universally

known as the D (‘exceptional white’)

to Z (‘tinted color’) color scale.

Forevermark inscribes diamonds

from D to L colors as well as all

fancy colors.

COLOR

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Carat is a measure of weight. One

carat (1 ct) equals 0.20 grams and is

divided into 100 points (a half carat

diamond ‑ 0.50 Ct – can be described

as a 50 point diamond).

Forevermark diamonds are available

in 0.14 carats and larger.

CARAT

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Forevermark is part of the De Beers group

of companies, the world’s foremost diamond

experts for over 120 years.

Forevermark makes selecting a diamond an

intimate, inspiring, and meaningful experience.

For more information, visit Forevermark.com

where the full story of Forevermark, and the

promise that stands behind it, are brought

to life.

Forevermark is committed to upholding high business, social,

and environmental standards and practices across its and its

partners’ businesses.

© 2011 Forevermark Ltd. Forevermark™ and ™ are

trademarks of the De Beers group of companies.

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