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Diamond Quality – The 4 C’s:

GIA created the first, and now globally accepted standard for describing diamonds: Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight. Today, the 4Cs of Diamond Quality is the universal method for assessing the quality of any diamond, anywhere in the world.

This basic knowledge will not only unlock the mystery of a diamond’s quality, it will help you understand a diamond’s value and price.

Diamond Carat Weight

  • Diamond Carat Weight refers to a diamond’s weight. Generally speaking, the higher the carat weight, the more expensive the stone. Two diamonds of equal carat weight, however, can have very different quality and price when the other three Cs are considered.

Diamond Color Grade

  • Diamond Color Grade: In most diamonds, the term actually refers to the absence of color. The less color in the stone, the more desirable and valuable it is. Some of these differences are not visible to the naked eye, but directly impact the overall quality and price of the stone.

Diamond Clarity Grade

  • Diamond Clarity Grade measures the amount, size and placement of internal ‘inclusions,’ and external ‘blemishes.’ Grades run from ‘Flawless,’ with virtually no imperfections, to ‘Included,’ which contain a significant number of imperfections.

Diamond Cut Grade

  • Diamond Cut Grade does not refer to a diamond’s shape, but to the proportion and arrangement of its facets and the quality of workmanship. The amount of brilliance, sparkle and fire in a diamond is determined by cut. Grades range from ‘Excellent’ to ‘Poor.’
Learn more about the 4Cs

Natural vs. Lab-Grown Diamonds

Watch this GIA video explaining the differences in Natural and Lab-Grown diamonds

Diamond Shapes

Diamonds are renowned for their ability to transmit light and sparkle so intensely. A diamond’s shape is different that a diamond’s cut grade.

Oval

Cushion

Pear

Emerald

Round

Marquise

Princess

Radiant

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