Diamond Education
Before purchasing any diamond, it is important to learn about diamond attributes. Many factors are involved in evaluating the quality and value of diamonds and other gemstones.
Whether the diamond you are buying is for yourself or to be a gift for another, learning about diamond attributes is easy. All you have to learn are the four C's; Carat Weight, Color, Clarity and Cut.
- Carat Weight
- Carat is a standard unit of measure that refers to the size and weight of the diamond.
Read More >> - Color
- Diamonds are valued at how closely they appear to be colorless. The less color the diamond contains, the higher the value of the diamonds.
Read More >> - Clarity
- Diamonds often contain slight imperfections which impacts their value. There are two types of categories; inclusions (external) and blemishes (external).
Read More >> - Cut
- The cut of the diamond is what gives a diamond it's fire, sparkle and brilliance.
Read More >>The term "Cut" is often used interchangeably with the term "Shape". Cut and Shape are actually not the same thing. This section also covers "Diamond Shapes".
