- Diamond Color 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 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 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.’
- Diamond Carat 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.
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