| The Four C's of Diamonds |
| Traditionally, the overall quality and value of a diamond is reflected in four characteristics, known as the 4 Cs: Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight. |
| Diamond Cut |
| How a diamond has been cut, polished, and to what proportions and symmetry, are of utmost importance since these factors determine the life, brilliance and dispersion of the diamond. If these cutting factors fall below standard, the appearance of the diamond will be adversely affected. |
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| Diamond Color |
| Most diamonds of gem quality vary in shade from colorless to yellow. To determine the correct color, all submitted diamonds are compared to an internationally accepted master set of stones, the color of which ranges from D, or colorless (the most sought-after) to Z, the yellowest. Other colors occur in diamonds such as brown, orange, pink, blue, etc. The most intense of these shades are determined as "Fancy" colors. |
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| Diamond Clarity |
| In order to grade the clarity of a diamond, it is necessary to observe the number and nature of any internal characteristics in the stone as well as their size and position. This analysis is carried out using a scope and a loupe 10x under the experienced eye of laboratory gemologists. A diamond is said to be "Internally Flawless" when it presents no internal defects under 10x magnification. |
| Diamond Carat Weight |
| The weight or size of a diamond is measured in carats. A carat is 0.2 grams and there are 100 points (or 200 milligrams) per carat. With an accuracy of 1/100,000 of a carat, these scales provide a highly precise diamond weight and this weight is specified on a Diamond Report to two decimal points. |
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