Diamond Guide

The 4 Cs are a standard diamond grading system used by gemologists and jewelers to evaluate a diamond’s quality. The 4 Cs stand for

Carat

The weight of the diamond is measured in carats. One carat is equal to 0.2 grams.

Diamond CaratDiamond Cut 

 

Clarity

Refers to the presence or absence of flaws or inclusions within the diamond. The clarity scale ranges from Flawless (no inclusions or blemishes visible under 10x magnification) to Included (inclusions visible to the naked eye).

Diamond clarity chart

Colour

The color of a diamond is graded on a scale from D (colorless) to Z (yellow or brown). The less color a diamond has, the higher the grade.

 Cut

The cut of a diamond refers to its proportions, symmetry, and polish. A well-cut diamond reflects light better and appears more brilliant and fiery than a poorly cut one. The cut is graded from Excellent to Poor.

 

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