David Yurman Diamonds
Learn more about our conflict-free diamond policy and superior standards for quality.
Conflict free diamond policy
In all of its jewelry, David Yurman uses only diamonds procured in accordance with the Kimberley Process. This process was established in 2003 following a United Nations General Assembly resolution to prevent “conflict diamonds” from entering the rough diamond market.
At David Yurman, we are dedicated to ensuring the integrity of our diamond supply chain. Through a system of internal and third-party audits, we hold all our suppliers and manufacturers to the highest ethical standards in sourcing diamonds and manufacturing products with diamonds. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards conflict diamonds—we only use diamonds that are warranted to be conflict-free.
the earth’s elements transformed
Diamonds begin as carbon many miles below the earth’s surface. Hundreds of millions of years of heat and pressure transform the element into crystalline gemstones before volcanic eruptions propel them to the surface.
Although gem-quality stones are found in only a few places in the world, diamonds are everywhere in the universe—sometimes falling to earth as part of meteorites and interstellar dust. Ultimately their true origins remain a mystery of the cosmos.
Above: A rare 109-carat rough diamond.
superior standards
Every diamond is a one-of-a-kind gift from the earth, but exceedingly few are
accepted by
David Yurman.
Only the most beautiful diamonds can capture David Yurman’s artistic eye and reflect his creative inspiration.
These carefully selected stones are the captivating centerpieces of our unique engagement rings.
Each stone is examined by a David Yurman diamond expert and must meet our strict quality standards.
We select diamonds at the high end of each spectrum of the 4C’s—the globally acknowledged standards of excellence developed by The Gemological Institute of America (GIA). All of our diamonds are graded for quality by the GIA, an independent international organization.
diamond shapes
From the popular round brilliant to our own patented cushion cut, David Yurman diamonds are works of sculpture, each exquisitely cut and polished by master artisans.
a cushion brilliant shape—arguably one of the most desirable of
all diamond cuts. The DY Signature Cut™ has noticeably defined
corners and an elegant curve sloping down the diamond’s edges,
lending the stone a contemporary, unique feel.
is modelled from a cushion brilliant shape—
arguably one of the most desirable of all
diamond cuts. The DY Signature Cut™ has
noticeably defined corners and an elegant
curve sloping down the diamond’s edges,
lending the stone a contemporary, unique feel.
a cushion brilliant shape—arguably one of the most desirable of
all diamond cuts. The DY Signature Cut™ has noticeably defined
corners and an elegant curve sloping down the diamond’s edges,
lending the stone a contemporary, unique feel.
is modelled from a cushion brilliant shape—
arguably one of the most desirable of all
diamond cuts. The DY Signature Cut™ has
noticeably defined corners and an elegant
curve sloping down the diamond’s edges,
lending the stone a contemporary, unique feel.
a cushion brilliant shape—arguably one of the most desirable of
all diamond cuts. The DY Signature Cut™ has noticeably defined
corners and an elegant curve sloping down the diamond’s edges,
lending the stone a contemporary, unique feel.
is modelled from a cushion brilliant shape—
arguably one of the most desirable of all
diamond cuts. The DY Signature Cut™ has
noticeably defined corners and an elegant
curve sloping down the diamond’s edges,
lending the stone a contemporary, unique feel.
a cushion brilliant shape—arguably one of the most desirable of
all diamond cuts. The DY Signature Cut™ has noticeably defined
corners and an elegant curve sloping down the diamond’s edges,
lending the stone a contemporary, unique feel.
is modelled from a cushion brilliant shape—
arguably one of the most desirable of all
diamond cuts. The DY Signature Cut™ has
noticeably defined corners and an elegant
curve sloping down the diamond’s edges,
lending the stone a contemporary, unique feel.
The 4 C’s—Cut
Releasing a Diamond’s Brilliance
Cut refers to a diamond’s proportion
and precision of its facets—the most important factors for the
stone’s fire and brilliance. All of the diamonds used in our
engagement rings have an “excellent” cut grade, or, in some
instances, a “very good” cut. Fancy shaped stones are graded only
for polish and symmetry.
David Yurman specializes in round and
cushion-shaped stones, such as his patented DY Signature Cut™—with
defined corners and an elegant curve sloping down the diamond’s
edges. Each David Yurman diamond is cut for beauty, even if it means
sacrificing more of the rough diamond.
The 4 C’s—Color
What You Can't See
David Yurman’s engagement diamonds
range from D (colorless) to I (near colorless) on the diamond color
grading chart. David Yurman’s selections are entirely or very close
to colorless, each piece a covetable rarity and a symbol of bright
days ahead. David Yurman chooses only untreated, natural diamonds in
our Wedding Collection.
Additionally, David Yurman offers a
range of engagement rings with sapphire, emerald and ruby center
stones, along with Fancy Intense yellow diamonds for the bride
looking to proclaim her love in vivid color.
The 4 C’s—Clarity
The Difference Is Transparent
Generally speaking, the fewer unique
characteristics a diamond exhibits, the rarer it becomes. The term
“flawless” refers to a diamond completely devoid of any unique
characteristics such as inclusions.
The term “flaw” is
often used to define these unique traits, and measure the diamond’s
rarity. For our engagement rings, David Yurman only selects stones
from the highest clarity grades—from IF (Internally Flawless) to SI1
(Slightly Included).
The 4 C’s—Carat
Choose Better, Not Bigger
Starting at 0.30 carats and going up from there, David Yurman’s engagement diamonds are available in a comprehensive range of weights (carats are a measure of mass—one carat corresponds to 0.20 grams—not size). From the discreetly intimate to the dazzlingly grand, David Yurman offers a stone to match every bride’s individual taste.
GIA Reports
Independently Graded for Quality
All of the diamonds in our engagement rings are accompanied by a
grading report by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), a
leading independent authority on quality. Each GIA grading report has
a unique number that details the individual characters of the diamond
and fully assesses the 4 C’s of diamond grading.
The unique report number is laser
inscribed on the girdle of the diamond to link the stone to its GIA
grading report.
