In French, the word evokes fantasy, adventure, playfulness and passion. As a quintessentially Canadian line of jewels, Caprice® also stands for impeccable purity and strength.

Above all, the Caprice® Pure Canadian Brilliance diamond reflects the warmth and radiance of every woman. Its beauty can only be rivaled by that of its bearer.

While all diamonds originating in Canada are prized worldwide for their beauty and brilliance, only Caprice® carries the added prestige and allure of Backes & Strauss -- the world's oldest diamond company, founded in Europe in 1789.

A diamond is the ultimate symbol of devotion, glamour and desirability. It is a tribute to who you are and what you hope to be. So how do you choose a diamond that is worthy of the person receiving it and that will represent you well? All the information and inspiration you need is right here. Caprice® will introduce you to the universal emblems of quality and excellence, and will help you select a diamond that is as powerful and dazzling as your love. There was a time when the thought of finding diamonds in Canada was little more than a prospector's dream. Only since the late 1990's has Canada seen the dawning of world-class diamonds in the north. Caprice® diamonds are born of these newfound treasure troves nestled in the heart of Canada's pristine and remote Arctic tundra. They are as resplendent and exotic as the winter wonderland that created them.  Today, the Canadian diamond mining industry is leading the way in integrating sustainable development into its activities. In fact, it was among the first in the world to develop and adopt a national environmental policy. Caprice® diamonds are the fruit of this proud and lasting Canadian legacy.

Before you buy your diamond, there are key points that you should consider carefully. They are commonly known as the four Cs. Caprice® believes there are five Cs to choosing a beautiful, quality diamond:

The quality of the cut depends on the expertise of the diamond cutter. Caprice® diamonds are cut to maximize brilliance. The light in a Caprice® diamonds is reflected from one facet to another, and then dispersed through the top of the gem.

Caprice® diamonds are also available in ideal cuts. These diamonds have been cut to proportions that have been accepted in the industry as mathematically perfect in terms of optimized light dispersion in a round brilliant cut diamond.

Your Caprice® Ideal diamond is cut to ideal proportions: you will know by the hearts and arrows pattern viewed through the Symmetry Scope and by the pure brilliance when it is worn.

Diamonds come in many different colours, however the very best have no colour at all. Near colourless diamonds such as Caprice® diamonds allow light to pass through them and reflect all the colours of the rainbow.

The clarity of a diamond is determined by using a 10-power magnifying glass called a loupe. Most diamonds contain tiny characteristics or "birthmarks" that can interfere with the light passing through them. The fewer the marks, the more beautiful and valuable the diamond is.

The weight of a diamond is measured in carats. One carat is divided into 100 points, meaning that a 75-point diamond weighs 0.75 carats. Diamonds of equal weight can differ greatly in cut, colour and clarity, which leads to variations in value and price.

Caprice® offers the assurance of Pure Canadian Brilliance. When you buy Caprice®, you will own a Canadian treasure – a diamond of superior colour and clarity. Your Caprice® diamond has its very own serial number, the exact carat weight and the AGS certificate number engraved on the girdle, to assure you of its quality.

As a Canadian diamond, the Caprice® diamond meets the highest possible international standards of quality in the industry:

When it comes to diamonds, Canadian is synonymous with quality. Only the finest rough crystals are selected by hand for CANADAMARK diamonds and their beauty is never artificially treated or enhanced. Every Caprice® diamond is accompanied by a CANADAMARK™ card and is laser engraved with its own unique serial number along with the CANADAMARK™ symbol.

Every Caprice® diamond comes with an elegant Caprice Certificate of authenticity. Diamonds over 0.5ct to 2.00cts also come with certificates from either the American Gem Society (AGS), the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the HRD Antwerp World Diamond Centre or the International Gemological Institute (IGI).

Canadian diamonds are pure, ethical and socially conscious diamonds. All the Canadian diamonds that Caprice® carries are mined in strict accordance to the social, environmental and labour practices of Canada, strictly regulated by the Government of Canada.

Caprice® wholesales Canadian diamonds in full compliance with the Canadian government federal guidelines and is governed by the standards of the Canadian Diamond Code of Conduct for Authenticating Canadian Diamonds.

The Canadian Diamond Code of Conduct ensures an identifiable audit trail for each Canadian diamond from the mine to the retail jeweller. Canadian diamonds are tracked from mine, through the refining process to the retail jeweller with a unique diamond identification number (DIN) laser inscribed on the diamonds girdle.