Traditionally, the overall quality and value of a diamond is reflected in four characteristics, known as the 4 Cs: Colour, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight. (click headings to view more)
- Colour -
Diamonds are available in a variety of hues, from rare, completely clear diamonds, to those which have an obvious yellow or brown tint.
Diamonds are available in a variety of hues, from rare, completely clear diamonds, to those which have an obvious yellow or brown tint.
- Clarity -
Almost all diamonds have some internal inclusions (imperfections) or external blemishes. These flaws cannot be seen by the naked eye and do not affect the splendor of the diamond.
Almost all diamonds have some internal inclusions (imperfections) or external blemishes. These flaws cannot be seen by the naked eye and do not affect the splendor of the diamond.
- Cut -
The cut of a diamond is the most important element in choosing a diamond. The better the cut, the more brilliance the diamond will have.
The cut of a diamond is the most important element in choosing a diamond. The better the cut, the more brilliance the diamond will have.
- Carat Weight -
Carats are the units of measurement used to weight diamonds. A carat weighs 200 milligrams. Smaller diamonds are measured using the point system, with 100 points being equal to one carat.
Carats are the units of measurement used to weight diamonds. A carat weighs 200 milligrams. Smaller diamonds are measured using the point system, with 100 points being equal to one carat.
