Louis Vuitton Jewelry

The Diamond Guide

Louis Vuitton’s jewelry embodies a commitment to excellence, rooted in artisanal craftsmanship and the remarkable quality of its gemstones. It is in this same pursuit of excellence that the diamond, through our creations, reveals its unique character — shaped by its singular journey from the depths of the Earth and evaluated according to four globally recognized criteria: carat, color, clarity, and cut.

Carat

The carat size of a diamond corresponds to its weight, with 1 carat equivalent to 0.2 grams. Louis Vuitton selects diamonds from a wide range of carat weights so that each stone can be meticulously chosen according to the design.

  1. 0.30 ct
  2. 0.50 ct
  3. 0.70 ct
  4. 1.00 ct
  5. 1.20 ct
  6. 2.00 cts
  7. 2.99 cts

Color

The visual appearance of a diamond’s tint is evaluated by its absence of color and is graded using an alphabetic scale from D-to-Z. Louis Vuitton only selects diamonds with the highest color values, meaning they are all either entirely colorless or nearly colorless.

  1. D
  2. E
  3. F
  4. G
  5. H
  6. I
  7. J
  8. K
  9. L
  10. M
  11. N
  12. O
  13. P
  14. Q
  15. R
  16. S
  17. T
  18. U
  19. V
  20. W
  21. X
  22. Y
  23. Z
  1. Colorless
  2. Near Colorless
  3. Faint
  4. Very light
  5. Light

Clarity

A reflection of its extraordinary journey, the clarity of a diamond indicates its purity and refers to the degree of internal inclusions or external blemishes present in the stone, like its own unique DNA. Louis Vuitton only selects diamonds with the highest clarity values, meaning they either are completely flawless or only show very minor inclusions.

  1. FL
  2. IF
  3. VVS1
  4. VVS2
  5. VS1
  6. VS2
  7. S1
  8. S2
  9. I1
  10. I2
  11. I3
  1. Flawless
  2. Internally flawless
  3. Very very slightly included
  4. Very slightly included
  5. Slightly included
  6. Included

Cut

The cut grade of a diamond is determined by its symmetry, proportions, and polish, which dictate how effectively its facets interact with light. This makes cut the most defining of the 4Cs, transforming a rough stone into a brilliant gem. More than any other factor, cut reveals a diamond’s brilliance. A result of exacting craftsmanship and expert savoir-faire, Louis Vuitton’s diamonds all fall on the highest two levels of the cut scale, without exception.

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  1. Excellent
  2. Very good
  3. Good
  4. Fair
  5. Poor

LV Monogram Star cut

With a bold vision, Louis Vuitton set out to forge its own diamond cut and transform it into the most precious reinterpretation of the iconic Monogram flower. Unique and instantly recognizable, the LV Monogram Star cut is the result of three years of in-depth research, shaped by the expertise of talented cutters and enhanced by exceptional setting, offering a dazzling reflection of light whose radiance illuminates every movement.

Pavé

For its pavé diamonds, whose unit weight is less than 0.30 carat, Louis Vuitton selects brilliant cut diamonds with a color of between D and G and a clarity of between VVS and VS.

  • Savoir-Faire

    Louis Vuitton has shaped a singular jewelry language grounded in the transmission of esteemed savoir-faire — unveiled in the curation of exceptional stones, the execution of precise craftsmanship, and the commitment to reinterpreting heritage in a contemporary nuance.

  • Sustainability

    Louis Vuitton pursues a responsible approach to jewelry creation, guided by the ambition to preserve natural resources and foster a positive impact on the communities it engages — a commitment to long-term responsibility.