How to Purchase a Diamond

Understanding the 4 C’s

CARAT

Diamonds can be found in all shapes and sizes. The size of a diamond is determined by its weight in carats. A carat is divided into 100 points.

CUT

A good cut enables a diamond to make the best use of light. A fully cut round diamond has 58 facets, which are small, flat, polished surfaces cut into a diamond.

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COLOR

A diamond is the only stone which the absence of color makes the stone more valuable. A colorless diamond acts as a prism to form a rainbow of colors, commonly called “fire”.

CLARITY

Most diamonds contain inclusions. Inclusions are natural birthmarks and considered nature’s fingerprints on the diamond.

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Clarity Grading Booklet

Because diamonds are formed deep within the earth and under extreme conditions, they often contain unique birthmarks.

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Color Grading
Tray

Perfect for sorting, grading diamonds or other gemstones.

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Diamond Buying Guide

Diamonds are graded using 4C’s grading system to determine quality (Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat).

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Weight Calculation Guide

Use this guide to estimate the weight of a diamonds that are mounted in jewelry.

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DIAMOND BUYING GUIDE – 4 C’S