Metallic DIAMANT GRANDE' - DMC

DMC Diamant Grandé Metallic Thread – Brilliant 3D Effect for Hand Embroidery

72% viscose – 28% metallic polyester | 20m spool | Hand embroidery and costume jewelry

📋 Main features

• Composition72% viscose – 28% metallic polyester
• Spool format20 meters (21.8 yds)
• StructureSingle-strand, 6 non-divisible threads
• ThicknessDouble the thickness of standard Diamant
• Recommended needleN°24–26 for 45-count Aida fabric (4.4)
• Crochet hookN°1 for costume jewelry and tatting
• WashingHand wash, low-temperature ironing
• Ideal forHand embroidery, cross-stitch, costume jewelry, tatting

🧵 The yarn

DMC Diamant Grandé is the doubled version of the famous Diamant metallic yarn, designed for those who want an even more intense brilliant 3D effect in hand embroidery. Composed of 72% viscose and 28% metallic polyester, this yarn combines the softness of viscose with the brilliance of metal, creating full, luminous, and three-dimensional stitches that catch the light from every angle.

Each spool contains 20 meters of single-strand yarn with 6 non-divisible threads, perfect for traditional embroidery, cross-stitch on 45-count Aida fabric, and also for costume jewelry using techniques such as tatting, macramé, and crochet. Its double thickness compared to standard Diamant allows you to work faster, achieving superior coverage with fewer passes.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The 72% viscose is the main fiber that ensures softness, flexibility, and ease of use. Unlike other rigid and difficult-to-handle metallic yarns, Diamant Grandé glides smoothly through the needle without twisting, thanks to the silicone coating that reduces friction. This means fewer knots, less waste, and smooth working even for those new to metallic yarns.

The 28% metallic polyester is what gives Diamant Grandé its characteristic brilliant and luminous effect. It is not just a superficial reflection: the metal is integrated into the fiber itself, ensuring lasting brilliance that withstands washing and wear. This combination makes the yarn ideal for decorative embroidery on fine fabrics such as cotton, linen, silk, and satin, where the metallic effect must last over time.

📦 Spool format and yield

Each spool contains 20 meters (21.8 yards) of yarn, an ideal amount for medium-sized decorative embroidery projects. With one spool, you can create complete borders on tablecloths, elaborate monograms, brilliant details on cushions, or small cross-stitch projects on Aida fabric. The double thickness of Diamant Grandé means you cover more surface area with fewer passes than standard Diamant, saving time and yarn.

For larger projects such as tapestries, decorative panels, or complex costume jewelry, we recommend purchasing multiple spools of the same color at once. Production batches may show slight variations in metallic tone, so it is always best to make sure you have all the yarn you need before starting.

🧶 Recommended use

For hand embroidery and cross-stitch, DMC recommends using N°24–26 embroidery needles on 45-count Aida fabric (4.4). This combination is ideal because the needle has an eye large enough to pass the yarn through without damaging it, while the weave of the Aida fabric allows Diamant Grandé to express its 3D effect to the fullest. If you are working on denser fabrics such as linen or cotton, you can use slightly thinner needles (N°26–28) to avoid leaving visible holes.

For costume jewelry using tatting, macramé, and crochet, Diamant Grandé is worked with a N°1 crochet hook. The single-strand structure and silicone coating make the yarn perfect for creating bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and cameos with a high-quality metallic effect. The yarn does not twist during working and maintains its twist, ensuring clean and professional results even in complex projects.

✨ Why choose DMC Diamant Grandé

The main problem with inexpensive metallic yarns is that they twist, break easily, and lose their brilliance after a few washes. DMC Diamant Grandé solves all these problems thanks to the silicone coating that makes it soft, flexible, and resistant to wear. You will no longer have to stop working every two stitches to untangle the yarn: it glides smoothly from the beginning to the end of the project.

In everyday life, this means embroidery that retains its brilliance even after repeated hand washing, tatting jewelry that does not tarnish with use, and decorative borders that continue to catch the light like the first day. DMC quality is a guarantee: every spool is produced with the same standards of excellence that have made this brand the global benchmark for embroidery for over 270 years.

🎨 What you can create

Diamant Grandé is perfect for traditional embroidery with brilliant details, cross-stitch on Aida fabric, tatting and macramé costume jewelry, decorative borders on dresses and accessories, monograms, and initials on fine fabrics. Its double thickness also makes it ideal for projects requiring a pronounced 3D effect, such as bobbin lace, decorative lace, and raised embroidery.

👩🎨 Who it is suitable for

Diamant Grandé is suitable for both beginners and experienced embroiderers. If you are new to metallic yarns, you will appreciate its softness and ease of use: it does not twist, break, or snag, and glides smoothly through the needle. If you already have experience, you will discover that its double thickness allows you to complete complex projects in less time while maintaining the same quality of finish as standard Diamant.

This yarn is particularly appreciated by hobbyists who love decorative embroidery, artisans who create handmade costume jewelry, and those looking for a quality metallic yarn for special gifts or commissioned work. Its intense brilliance and 3D effect also make it perfect for those who sell their creations: customers immediately notice the difference compared to inexpensive metallic yarns.

🧼 Maintenance and care

• WashingHand wash in cold water with a mild detergent
• BleachingDo not bleach
• Spin cycleAvoid spin cycles; wring gently
• DryingDry flat; do not tumble dry
• IroningLow temperature, warm iron, no steam
• StorageStore in a dry place away from direct light

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary