Diamond
The 4Cs Of Diamonds
This short tutorial explains the 4Cs of Diamonds - cut, colour, clarity, and carat weight - the most important characteristics to understand when making a diamond purchase.
Cut
Diamond Cut
The most important of the 4Cs is cut because it has the greatest influence on a diamond’s sparkle.
Colour
Diamond Colour
The second most important of the 4Cs is colour, which refers to a diamond’s lack of colour. The less colour, the higher the grade.
Clarity
Diamond Clarity
Often the least important of the 4Cs because the tiny imperfections are often microscopic.
Carat
Carat Weight
The term carat actually refers to the diamond’s total weight and not its size.
Shape
Diamond Shape
Each diamond shape has different attributes that affect price and quality grade.
