Diamond Buying Guide — Almaz.cc

About Almaz.cc

Almaz.cc is a Saudi online marketplace specialized exclusively in natural diamonds and classic solitaire engagement rings. Every piece ships with an internationally recognized grading report from GIA, IGI or HRD.

Prices start at SAR 444 per month for 6 months with 0% interest and no hidden fees — the total equals the cash price. Insured shipping covers all Saudi cities, and returns or exchanges are accepted within 14 days.

• Natural diamonds only — no lab-grown stones.
• GIA / IGI / HRD certification on every listing.
• 0% interest installments: from SAR 444 × 6 months, cash price.
• 14-day return and exchange policy.
• Online jewelry experts assist with budget, cut and ring size.

The 4Cs in one minute

• Carat — weight, not size. 1 carat = 0.2 g. Price jumps sharply at round numbers (0.90 vs 1.00 ct).
• Color — D to Z. D–F are colorless; G–J are near-colorless and the smartest value.
• Clarity — FL to I3. VS1/VS2 is the value sweet spot; SI1 works when the stone is eye-clean.
• Cut — the only C made by humans, and the one that drives brilliance. Aim for Excellent, ideally Triple Excellent (3EX: cut, polish, symmetry).

Certificates

A grading report is the diamond's passport. GIA is the global benchmark, IGI is widely used for both natural and lab-grown stones, and HRD Antwerp is the European reference. Each report carries a unique number that can be verified on the issuing lab's website, and many stones are laser-inscribed on the girdle with that number.

Cuts and shapes

• Round Brilliant — maximum brilliance, highest price per carat.
• Princess — square, high brilliance, better value per carat.
• Emerald & Asscher — step cuts that show clarity; choose VS2 or better.
• Oval, Pear, Marquise — elongating shapes; check for a bow-tie shadow.
• Cushion — vintage, high fire; prefer color G or better.
• Heart & Radiant — statement shapes; heart shapes need 0.75 ct or more.

Glossary terms buyers search for

• VVS1 / VVS2 — very very slightly included; inclusions invisible even at 10x to most eyes.
• Triple Excellent (3EX) — Excellent cut, polish and symmetry on a GIA report.
• Fluorescence — blue glow under UV light; strong fluorescence can lower price in D–F colors.
• Hearts & Arrows — optical pattern proving near-perfect symmetry.
• Eye-clean — no inclusions visible to the naked eye at about 30 cm.
• Kimberley Process — international system preventing trade in conflict diamonds.

Buying with installments in Saudi Arabia

Choose a ring, add it to the cart, select the 0% installment option and your ring size (US 7 to 11 in 0.5 steps), then pay a fixed monthly amount for 6 months. There is no markup over the cash price and no hidden fees.

Frequently asked questions

Does Almaz.cc sell lab-grown diamonds?

No. Almaz.cc trades exclusively in natural diamonds, each accompanied by a GIA, IGI or HRD grading report.

How do the 0% interest installments work?

The cash price is divided over 6 monthly payments starting from SAR 444 per month. There is no interest, no markup and no hidden fees.

Can I return a diamond ring?

Yes. Returns and exchanges are accepted within 14 days of delivery, subject to the published terms.

Which clarity grade offers the best value?

VS1 and VS2 usually offer the best balance: inclusions are invisible to the naked eye while the price stays well below VVS grades.

What is Triple Excellent?

A GIA-graded diamond rated Excellent for cut, polish and symmetry at the same time — the highest practical standard for brilliance.

Do you ship outside Saudi Arabia?

Almaz.cc currently serves the Saudi market with insured shipping to all Saudi cities.