Rolex factory diamonds

[newenglandpatriot]

Is it true they only use D and flawless diamonds? Thanks

[jamesthejeweller]

Yes this is correct. They employ only 20 gem specialists who work full time to create all the gem set pieces in the Rolex lineup

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[77T]

IF grade for clarity, and color D-E-F grade.

If a true FL Diamond is in the bezel, dial or bracelet then you got a bonus.


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[rmagoo57]

Originally Posted by 77T

IF grade for clarity, and color D-E-F grade.

If a true FL Diamond is in the bezel, dial or bracelet then you got a bonus.


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How much carat weight per stone? On a DJ41, you get 10 tiny stones that replace the lume stick. Is it worth the incremental ~$2k? I'm guessing these are very profitable pieces for Rolex!

[RJRJRJ]

They use IF or better, not F necessarily.

[77T]

Originally Posted by rmagoo57

How much carat weight per stone? On a DJ41, you get 10 tiny stones that replace the lume stick. Is it worth the incremental ~$2k? I'm guessing these are very profitable pieces for Rolex!

Of course it’s worth it!!!
We’re it not, they’d have no buyers.

Just like a SS DJ41 is worth $8K...

Round diamond on the dial are perhaps .1ct. (yes, 1/10th each) - or maybe even less since the cut isn’t a typical one.

I’m no jewel expert but the round diamonds are no more than 2mm in diameter. Some of that is visually lost for the gold surround mounting.


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[stylinleems]

Information from the Rolex site:

https://www.rolex.com/about-rolex-wa...gemstones.html

It doesn't go into detail just states that the stones must not have inclusions at 10x magnification with a color between D - G.

There was a thread a while back where someone placed a UV light on the stones within his diamond bezel (DD) and some had fluorescence which sometimes is not a bad thing.