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General

What is Klarna?

Klarna is one of the leading payment providers in Europe and a licensed bank that is fundamentally changing the payment experience for buyers and sellers. The company, founded in Sweden in 2005, enables online shoppers to handle outstanding payments immediately, later or in installments quickly, easily and securely. Klarna works with more than 130,000 retailers such as Asos, Spotify, MediaMarkt and Deutsche Bahn and currently employs more than 2,500 people in 14 countries. In 2014 Klarna took over Sofort GmbH; In 2017, Billpay GmbH was acquired. The company's investors include; Sequoia Capital, Bestseller Group, Atomico, VISA and Permira. More information can be found atwww.klarna.ie

Is it safe to shop online with Klarna?

Definitely! Shopping online couldn't be more secure than with Klarna. In a store, you can always touch and check the goods you want to buy before paying for them. We believe that online shopping should be no different. That's why Klarna purchase on account gives you the opportunity to check your goods first and pay later.

Our goal is to make shopping easier and safer - smooth. That is why we take drastic measures to protect you as a buyer against fraud and unreliable online retailers. Whenever you see the Klarna logo in an online store, you can be sure that the store is trustworthy and meets our strict requirements.

Klarna is also certified by TÜV Saarland and Trusted Shops. Certificates give you as a consumer positive indications of the quality of the services and products. The associations registered under "the TÜV" are known worldwide and the certificates promote the highest international reputation. TÜV Saarland has concentrated on customer-oriented services outside the traditional official fields of activity. Every year, TÜV Saarland ensures that our business model is serious and that Klarna offers secure payment methods through a detailed investigation.

Klarna has been a “Trusted Shops Authorized Partner” since 2011 and as an “authorized partner”, Klarna's processes are perfectly adapted to the Trusted Shops quality criteria. The Trusted Shops quality criteria are based on national and European laws that are important for online shopping. They take into account the current judgments and requirements of consumer protection organizations or go even further. Read more about the Trusted Shops seal of approval here.

In addition, Klarna Buyer Protection protects you with every purchase from Klarna. This is an agreement between you and Klarna that allows you to shop online safely. To ensure that the Buyer Protection Directive applies, you as a consumer must make the purchase from an entrepreneur. Please note that the Buyer Protection Directive only applies to payments made with Sofort if it is expressly stated on the payment method selection page in the merchant's online store.

I have more questions about my payment. Can I speak to someone from Klarna?

Yes of course! You can chat with us in the app at any time or call us on 0221 669 501 10

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Diamond Cut

What is a diamond cut?

Diamond cut refers to how well a diamond is cut and polished. The best diamond cut is perfectly proportioned, symmetrical and beautifully polished so that the highest amount of light can enter and reflect out of the stone. A well-cut diamond will appear sparkly and bright, while a poor-cut diamond will appear dull and lack-lustre. When creating diamonds, symmetry is an incredibly important factor in making sure the diamond delivers the best return for maximum light reflection (or in less fancy terms, sparkle).

How do you cut diamonds?

Diamonds are cut with precision and skill by a qualified diamond expert. The cutting process consists of five parts: planning, cleaving, bruting, polishing and inspecting. After cutting, the diamond is sent for assessment and graded on the 4Cs (including cut).

What is the difference between diamond cut and diamond shape?

Contrary to popular belief, there is a difference between diamond cut and diamond shape. Diamond cut refers to how a diamond is cut and polished so that its facets can absorb and reflect light. A diamond shape is a geometric shape the diamond is cut into and describes its silhouette.

Types of diamond cuts

Each diamond is assessed and graded on its cut quality - otherwise known as the diamond cut grade. A diamond cut grade is assessed on several factors such as brilliance, symmetry, polish and fire and ranges from excellent to poor. The higher the cut quality, the more sparkle the diamond is likely to have, so you should consider the cut when buying a diamond.

Excellent Cut Diamond

An excellent cut diamond is the best diamond cut and also the most beautiful. It means that it is perfectly proportional and has the best brilliance, symmetry, polish and fire. An excellent or ideal cut diamond reflects almost all the light that enters it, so it sparkles beautifully.

Very Good Cut Diamond

A very good cut diamond is almost the same compared to an excellent cut diamond. It still enables most of the light that enters it to reflect but attracts a lower price.

Good Cut Diamond

A good cut diamond reflects a substantial amount of light that enters it. The diamond does not have the same amount of fire or brilliance that an excellent cut or very good cut diamond has, but it is a more affordable choice for those on a budget.

Fair Cut Diamond

A fair cut diamond typically reflects a small portion of light. For those looking to maximise the carat weight over other things, a fair cut diamond may be the only choice for a higher carat weight on a budget.

Poor Cut Diamond

A poor cut diamond is a diamond that has been cut too deep or too shallow. When this occurs, the diamond will lose significant amounts of light. The only benefit of this type of diamond is the price. A diamond that is a poor cut will be significantly lower in price than any other diamond cut grade while also lacking sparkle.

Diamond cut chart

Ever thought about how are diamonds cut to make jewels? Our diamond cut chart illustrates how light passes through different types of cuts. As you can see here, cut quality directly impacts how a diamond sparkles due to the way light enters and reflects from the stone.

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FAQs

A fancy shaped diamond refers to a diamond which isn’t round. The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) does not currently offer a cut grade for fancy shaped diamonds. However, research is currently underway in making this happen in the future.

Known for being the most popular of cuts, a round brilliant diamond is the most expensive as it requires the most precision, craftsmanship and raw material to manufacture. When a round diamond is cut, a large amount of the rough stone is lost during the cutting process, therefore making it a more expensive cut.

Coming in as the most popular diamond cut is round brilliant. With a whopping 57-58 facets, its brilliance really does make it stand out by miles amongst the heavily saturated diamond crowd. A round brilliant cut will also sit perfectly in any setting, whilst giving ultimate eye-catching sparkle.

Diamond price varies on many factors with cuts playing a large part. The two cheapest cuts of diamonds are emerald and asscher diamonds because they are step-cut, meaning there is less wastage when these diamonds are cut from the rough stone. This doesn’t mean to say that an emerald or asscher diamond is any less beautiful though – these radiant designs are incredibly unique and known for their charming look and feel.

Coming in top spot for the diamond with the most sparkle factor is a round cut diamond. A standard sized round cut diamond contains 57 or 58 facets, which allows the light to enter the diamond to effortlessly reflect off each facet, creating the most incredible sparkle. If you’re looking for a diamond that hits the top spot for sparkle-factor, a round cut diamond is always the best choice.

There are many factors that determine the size of your diamond, and there are some diamond cuts that will certainly appear larger than others to the naked eye. Often the cuts that carry their weight at the top will inevitably look larger per carat in comparison to other shapes where the weight is more equally distributed. So, if you are looking for a cut that looks the biggest, we recommend picking one of the more elongated shapes and go for a marquise, pear or oval cut diamond.

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