The Northwest Territories (NWT) certification provides the diamond proof that high standards were met, including a gemprint. A gemprints a non-invasive identification system, which scans the image of the diamond. This makes the diamond exclusively Canadian. Also, the diamond is provided with a serial number which is etched by microscopic laser on the girdle of the stone.
To assure authenticity, diamonds also have certificates from an independant lab such as AGS which specializes in special cuts.
All the above measures are taken to provide the consumer with authenticity, satisfaction and above all peace of mind. The rarest diamonds are flawless, maximizing clarity and brilliance when cut and polished. Clarity is the measure of how few inclusions are found within a diamond. Clarity gradings range from flawless to slight inclusions to imperfect. Formed deep below the earth's surface in the Canadian Arctic, The value of a Polar Ice™ diamond increases depending on the rarity of inclusions found within.
Cut
Polar Ice Diamonds™ are in the Top 3% of all diamonds cut world wide.
The cut of a diamond - its roundness, its depth and width, the uniformity of the facets - all determine a diamond's brilliance. Many gemologists consider cut the most important diamond characteristic because even if a diamond has perfect colour and clarity, a diamond with a poor cut will have dulled brilliance.The width and depth have the greatest effect on how light travels within the diamond, and how it exits in the form of brilliance.
A) The Ideal Cut
A beautifully cut Polar Ice Diamond™ is guaranteed to be cut to maximize the sparkle of a diamond - creating one of the most sought after diamonds of the modern era.
B) Cut Too Shallow
Light is lost out the bottom, causing the diamond to lose brilliance.
C) Cut Too Deep
When a diamond is cut too deeply it traps light and the diamond will appear dull and lifeless.
Certificate of Authenticity
Through a strict monitoring program, the Government of the Northwest Territories follows each and every diamond through the mining, cutting and polishing stages and gives each diamond a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, and a unique individual number, which is permanently and microscopically lasered on the diamond. This very unique program ensures authenticity, quality, and origin. Look for the Government Certificate to ensure that you are getting a Polar Ice Diamond.
Look for the distinctive laser inscription on the girdle of your Polar Ice™ diamond - this is your guarantee.
Certitude
Accompanying the Government certificate is a Gemprint™ scan, a non-invasive identification system. Like a fingerprint, every polished diamond has a unique visual signature. No two are alike. The Government of the Northwest Territories scans polished diamonds using Gemprint™, the world's most sophisticated diamond identification system, and stores the images in a confidential centralized database. Owners of Polar Ice™ diamonds may choose to register their names with Gemprint™.
When you buy a Polar Ice Diamond™, you can be guaranteed of the quality, origin, and craftsmanship.
Carat Weight
Diamonds are valued not only for their clarity and colour, but also for their weight which is measured in carats. Each carat is divided into 100 points. A one-third carat diamond has 0.33 points and a one carat diamond has 100 points or 1.00 carats.
When diamonds are mined, large gems are discovered much less frequently than small ones, which makes large diamonds much more valuable. In fact, diamond prices rise exponentially with carat weight. So, a 2-carat diamond of a given quality is always worth more than two 1-carat diamonds of the same quality.
From the Arctic landscape comes one of the world's rarest and natural treasures. Canadian diamonds have captured international attention for their beauty, quality and craftsmanship.
Polar Ice is your trusted name in government certified Canadian diamonds. Our Canadian diamond is your guarantee of a beautiful, quality gem mined from Canadian soil that we hope will be the start of your Canadian diamond buying experience Give a stunning piece of Canadian diamond jewellery to that special someone who will wear it with pride - and a smile.
Our diamonds are mined from Canada's own Northwest Territories and come with Canadian government certification. All our loose diamonds are certified as being mined, cut and polished in Canada.