4 C's Of Diamond
There Are Four Main Factors That Determine The Quality - And Therefore The Cost - Of A Diamond:
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Color refers to the amount of body color a diamond has.
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Clarity or purity refers to a diamond's number of inclusions or imperfections.
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Cut refers to the type and quality of the diamond's cut, which determines how light is reflected by the diamond and affects its overall brilliance.
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Carat refers to how much a diamond weighs.
These factors, known as the 4Cs, will determine your diamond's beauty and value. Learn more about the 4Cs below
COLOUR
When diamonds are formed naturally, they absorb natural gases such as Nitrogen which when reflected in the diamond can take on a yellow hue to the naked eye. Diamonds are graded in relation to their natural colour from D through to Z, with D being a white colourless diamond and Z being a slightly yellow stone.
CLARITY
Diamond clarity is the quality of a diamond related to the existence and visual appearance of its internal characteristics, which are called inclusions, and surface defects, called blemishes.
They may look like tiny crystals, pin points, clouds or feathers. Inclusions are usually viewed at 10x magnification. The position of inclusions can significantly affect the value of a diamond.
CUT
Refers to the angles and proportions of a diamond. The cut of a diamond refers to the exact proportions, quality of polish, and arrangement of a diamond's facets. While nature determines a diamond's clarity, carat weight, and color, the hand of a master craftsman is necessary to release the diamonds’ fire and sparkle. A diamond has facets that allow light to enter it, become refracted, and exit in a rainbow of colors.
CARAT
A diamond’s weight is measured in what is known as a ‘carat’, which is a small unit of measurement equal to 200 milligrams. Carat is not a measure of a diamond’s size, but rather a measure of a diamond’s weight. One carat can also be divided into 100 points.
Different shaped diamonds have varying carat weights.
