Traditional grading evaluates only color, clarity, cut, and carat. VeraLume goes further, analyzing subtle qualities that significantly affect beauty but are often overlooked.
Color Tone
Subtle undertones are carefully identified, even in colorless grades, to ensure accurate evaluation.
Color Tone Scale
Pure: Crisp white, no undertone
Brown: Warm undertone, may soften brilliance
Grey: Cool undertone, can mute sparkle
Blue: Rare undertone, sometimes perceived as icy
Pure
Crisp white, no undertone
Brown TINT
Warm undertone, may soften brilliance
Grey TINT
Cool undertone, can mute sparkle
Blue TINT
Rare undertone, sometimes perceived as icy
Growth Lines
Formed during the lab-creation process, growth lines can reduce transparency and sparkle. Veralume evaluates and clearly discloses their presence.
Growth Line Scale
None: No visible lines under 10x magnification
Slight: Faint, minor effect face-up
Moderate: Noticeable, may reduce transparency/ sparkle
Distinct: Prominent, reduces brilliance and effects beauty
None
No visible lines under 10x magnification
Slight
Faint, minor effect face-up
Moderate
Noticeable, may reduce transparency/ sparkle
Distinct
Prominent, reduces brilliance and effects beauty
Visual Performance in Action
Visual Performance
Each VeraLume™ diamond is evaluated for Color Tone, Growth Lines, and Visual Performance, our proprietary measure of brilliance, fire, and face-up beauty.
