THE FIFTH “C” OF MIRCO VISCONTI
Compliancy with each parameter is classified and validated in Mirco Visconti’s laboratory by H.R.D. (Hoge Raad Voor Diamant) of Antwerp and IGI (Italian Gemmological Institute) certified expert gemmologists with the use of the best technologies available.
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CARAT
The weight of a diamond is measured in carats, which correspond to 1/5 of a gram. In its collections, Mirco Visconti offers jewels with diamonds of different carats and therefore, of varied sizes, in order to fulfil any wish.
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COLOR
In diamonds, colour is a brightness parameter that indicates the colour saturation scale. The degree of colouring is classified with letters starting from D (perfectly colourless diamond) up to Z (diamond with intense colouring). For its jewels, Mirco Visconti exclusively chooses colours between grade D and H, the best quality that can be selected today.
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CUT
Cutting is the art of giving shape, charm, and beauty to a diamond. From the typically classic 57 facets round brilliant cut to the most refined pear shape or emerald cuts, for its diamonds Mirco Visconti chooses the most refined cuts, in order to enhance the characteristics of each individual stone. The ideal cuts for shape and symmetry allow for the light to be entirely reflected in the diamond, emphasising its brightness and brilliance.
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CLARITY
In the lengthy process of consolidating its crystalline structure, traces of small imperfections may remain inside the diamond. The degree of purity indicates the presence or absence of inclusions visible under 10x magnification Mirco Visconti usually selects diamonds with a degree of purity varying from IF to SI.
INTERNALLY FLAWLESS
free from internal inclusions or blemishes*
VERY VERY SLIGHTLY INCLUDED 1-2
very very small internal inclusions or blemishes*
VERY SLIGHTLY INCLUDED 1-2
very small internal inclusions or blemishes*
SLIGHTLY INCLUDED
small internal inclusions or blemishes*
INCLUDED
internal inclusions or blemishes visible even to the naked eye
The perfect cut is the cut that enables the diamond to completely reflect the light. On the other hand, an imperfect cut prevents the complete reflection of light, and the diamond loses brilliance.
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CHOICE
Choice is the value that Mirco Visconti adds to his creations because only an expert eye can recognize the “perfect” diamond. The secret is in the brilliance and only a very small proportion of the stones passes the strict selection. That's why the stones selected have a value that goes beyond market, regardless of their size.
THE SUSTAINABILITY OF STONES
The diamonds used by Mirco Visconti do not come from conflict zones or arms trafficking and do not exploit the dignity of those who extract them but, on the contrary, they provide a source of lawful and fairly paid employment. This is guaranteed by exclusively purchasing from suppliers adhering to the Kymberly Process Certification Schemes (KPCS). It is an international agreement between the UN and governments of countries, the diamond industry, and non-governmental organizations.
Each lot of diamonds is accompanied by a certificate attesting that diamonds come from sites with no relation to armed conflicts. Diamonds can only be exported to a KPCS member country and whenever they change ownership, they must be accompanied by a Guarantee. Like the one that accompanies each Mirco Visconti sales document.
MIRCO VISCONTI S.P.A. all our diamonds are purchased from suppliers who apply the World Diamond Council System of Warranties based on the Kimberley Process in order to ensure they have been purchased from legitimate sources not involved in funding conflict and in compliance with the United Nations resolution.
Authenticity
Each Mirco Visconti jewel is marked with a serial number, found on both the tag and the Certificate of Authenticity, which allows tracking every stage of the production process: from the initial crafting phases to the quality checks performed on each stone and the finished jewel. Additionally, specific information is engraved on each jewel to guarantee its authenticity.
THE VALUE OF PEOPLE
Creating beauty requires commitment and dedication. Behind each Mirco Visconti jewel there is a passionate team that seeks perfection in every gesture. A tight-knit group, directly trained within the company, which creates a value chain at every stage of the manufacturing process, from production to administration.
THE RJC CERTIFICATION
Since 2021, Mirco Visconti has been a certified member of the RJC. This is a highly significant certification granted by the Responsible Jewellery Council, the world's leading organization in setting standards for the jewelry industry. The RJC certification is based on two main standards:
RJC COP: The Code of Practices that defines the ethical practices regarding human rights, social, and environmental responsibilities to which all certified members must adhere.
RJC COC: The standard that outlines the approach for managing and trading precious metals in a fully traceable and responsibly sourced manner.
Additional Title Certification
Since 2023, Mirco Visconti has been participating in the "Additional Title Certification" program offered by the Vicenza Chamber of Commerce. Through this program, manufacturing companies in the gold and silver industry can request additional title certification from authorized laboratories (Art. 19 of Legislative Decree 251/1999) to ensure that their products (legal marks and titles) comply with current legislation.
