THE DIAMOND BUYING GUIDE
THE 4 C'S OF A DIAMOND
The 4 C's in diamonds is a globally accepted standard created by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and it’s used for determining the quality of any diamond in the world.
4 C’s represent colour, clarity, cut and carat. All 4 combined can tell the quality of a certain diamond and therefore its price.
To understand better what colour, clarity, cut and carat are, we’re going to get into more details.
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Clarity
Clarity reflects the presence of internal inclusions and external blemishes. Fewer imperfections mean a higher clarity grade.
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CUT
Cut determines how much a diamond sparkles. While shape refers to the outline, cut is about proportions, symmetry, and polish.
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COLOUR
Diamonds are graded from D (colourless) to Z (light yellow/brown). The less colour, the more rare and valuable.
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CARAT
Carat is a measurement of weight. One carat = 200 milligrams.
Consider carat as 0-100 points scale. If you have a 50 point diamond, then it weighs 0.50 carats. Bear in mind that two diamonds of identical weight may have different values depending on cut, colour and clarity.
Summary
Together the 4 C's explained here represent the industry standard set by the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) in determining the quality of any diamond in the world. This in turn means they play a big part in forming the value and price of the stone but also when combined they make every diamond in the world unique. If you’re in the market for a new diamond, we’re confident you’ll enjoy the seamless online shopping experience with us and we're very happy to help with any queries or concerns you have when looking and buying.
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Quick Diamond Buying Tips
Consider cut, colour, clarity and carat carefully — Be confident and make sure you have a budget to start with!