A Diamond's Value is based on the rarity of four characteristics (the 4c's):Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat weight. These four characteristics can distinguish important factors in a diamond: its beauty, rarity, or size.
The clarity and color of a diamond usually are graded. However, scales are not uniform and a clarity grade of "slightly included" may represent a different grade on one grading system versus another, depending on the terms used in the scale. Make sure you know how a particular scale and grade represent the color or clarity of the diamond you're considering. A diamond can be described as "flawless" only if it has no visible surface or internal imperfections when viewed under 10-power magnification by a skilled diamond grader.
COLOR - Though the majority of diamonds appear to be colorless, they are not. There are many shades differences although subtle. Diamonds with no color or very close to no color are considered very rare and valuable.Diamonds with strong color, called "Fancies",can be red, blue, yellow, pink, purple, are the most rare and consequently more valuable.
CARATS - As with other gems, diamond weight usually is stated in carats. Diamond weight may be described in decimal or fractional parts of a carat. If the weight is given in decimal parts of a carat, the figure should be accurate to the last decimal place. If diamond weight is stated as fractional parts of a carat, the retailer should disclose two things: that the weight is not exact, and the reasonable range of weight for each fraction or the weight tolerance being used.
CLARITY - Diamond clarity is a term used to describe the absence or presence of flaws inside or on the surface of a diamond or other gemstone. A perfect stone with perfect clarity, or clearness, is rare, and most flaws that do exist in jewelry grade diamonds cannot be seen without looking at the gems through a jeweler's magnifying loupe.
CUT - Did you know that the term diamond cut does not refer to its shape? Sure, you have to cut a diamond to make it a shape, but when gemologists say "cut," they are talking about a diamond's proportions, such as its depth and width and the uniformity of its facets--all characteristics that control brilliance, durability and other features we look for in a diamond.
A good cut is essential to a diamond's beauty, because even a diamond with outstanding color and clarity will not display the sparkle that diamonds are famous for if its components don't interact with light as they should.
Though a diamond's value may increase or decrease because of its rarity, these factors usually do not affect thebeauty of the diamond - as seen by the naked eye. Decide upon what's important and mix and match your 4c's to purchase your perfect diamond.
The clarity and color of a diamond usually are graded. However, scales are not uniform and a clarity grade of "slightly included" may represent a different grade on one grading system versus another, depending on the terms used in the scale. Make sure you know how a particular scale and grade represent the color or clarity of the diamond you're considering. A diamond can be described as "flawless" only if it has no visible surface or internal imperfections when viewed under 10-power magnification by a skilled diamond grader.
COLOR - Though the majority of diamonds appear to be colorless, they are not. There are many shades differences although subtle. Diamonds with no color or very close to no color are considered very rare and valuable.Diamonds with strong color, called "Fancies",can be red, blue, yellow, pink, purple, are the most rare and consequently more valuable.
CARATS - As with other gems, diamond weight usually is stated in carats. Diamond weight may be described in decimal or fractional parts of a carat. If the weight is given in decimal parts of a carat, the figure should be accurate to the last decimal place. If diamond weight is stated as fractional parts of a carat, the retailer should disclose two things: that the weight is not exact, and the reasonable range of weight for each fraction or the weight tolerance being used.
CLARITY - Diamond clarity is a term used to describe the absence or presence of flaws inside or on the surface of a diamond or other gemstone. A perfect stone with perfect clarity, or clearness, is rare, and most flaws that do exist in jewelry grade diamonds cannot be seen without looking at the gems through a jeweler's magnifying loupe.
CUT - Did you know that the term diamond cut does not refer to its shape? Sure, you have to cut a diamond to make it a shape, but when gemologists say "cut," they are talking about a diamond's proportions, such as its depth and width and the uniformity of its facets--all characteristics that control brilliance, durability and other features we look for in a diamond.
A good cut is essential to a diamond's beauty, because even a diamond with outstanding color and clarity will not display the sparkle that diamonds are famous for if its components don't interact with light as they should.
Though a diamond's value may increase or decrease because of its rarity, these factors usually do not affect thebeauty of the diamond - as seen by the naked eye. Decide upon what's important and mix and match your 4c's to purchase your perfect diamond.
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