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the 4c’s
Understanding the 4C’s of diamonds (cut, color, clarity, and
carat weight) can affect the purchase and resale value of your diamond.
Understanding the 4C's is very important and you can learn more about it in this page.
Diamonds are tested on the 4C’s of Diamonds which stands for Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat
COLOR
Color is the prime selection criteria of Diamonds and is classified into grades such as D, H, N and Z. The grading D, E, F and G are very near colorless stones with D being completely colorless.
CLARITY
Clarity defines the presence of blemishes and inclusions in the diamond that makes it price worthy. A flawless diamond is rated FL and is the highest quality in this category, with I1, I2 and I3 (included) being the lowest.
Cut
Cut of a diamond defines the sparkle and marvel factor of the stone. The cuts are precise and enhance the look of the diamond. Cut is also an important price factor when selling your diamond. Cut ratings range from Excellent to Poor.
Carat
Carat is the weighing unit of Diamonds. One carat weight is equal to 0.2 grams. The higher the carat the larger and more valuable the diamond.
To learn more about the 4 C’s of Diamond visit the GIA pages on this subject here.
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