Diamond Quality - The Four C's
Carat Weight
The term carat weight refers to the universal measure of weight for a diamond. While it is the easiest of the 4 C's to determine, remember, two diamonds of equal size can have different values. Larger diamonds are more rare and highly prized, but they may also vary in value depending on their qualities of color, clarity and cut.
Clarity
The clarity of a diamond refers to how many flaws or imperfections are in the diamond. The fewer inclusions and imperfections a diamond has, the more valuable and beautiful it will be. Clarity is rated as follows:
Carat Weight
The term carat weight refers to the universal measure of weight for a diamond. While it is the easiest of the 4 C's to determine, remember, two diamonds of equal size can have different values. Larger diamonds are more rare and highly prized, but they may also vary in value depending on their qualities of color, clarity and cut.
Clarity
The clarity of a diamond refers to how many flaws or imperfections are in the diamond. The fewer inclusions and imperfections a diamond has, the more valuable and beautiful it will be. Clarity is rated as follows:
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Color
The best color is no color. These stones are treasured for their rarity and value. Diamonds are graded from totally colorless to light yellow, starting at D, which is pure white, and continuing through the alphabet. The differences from one grade to another are very subtle and it takes a trained eye and years of experience to color grade a diamond.
The best color is no color. These stones are treasured for their rarity and value. Diamonds are graded from totally colorless to light yellow, starting at D, which is pure white, and continuing through the alphabet. The differences from one grade to another are very subtle and it takes a trained eye and years of experience to color grade a diamond.
Cut
It is the skill of the cutter who brings out the beauty from a rough diamond. Cutting and polishing is a highly skilled craft, one that has often been passed down from father to son for generations. A good cut produces facets whose placement and angles are mathematically accurate to maximize the diamond’s brilliance.
It is the skill of the cutter who brings out the beauty from a rough diamond. Cutting and polishing is a highly skilled craft, one that has often been passed down from father to son for generations. A good cut produces facets whose placement and angles are mathematically accurate to maximize the diamond’s brilliance.
To take advantage of a diamonds good color and clarity, you need
to have a well-cut diamond.
