Diamond Education Guide - The 4Cs
Cut - The Sparkle Factor - Most important factor for visual beauty.
Cut refers to how well a diamond's facets interact with light
- Determines brilliance and sparkle
- Even a high-quality diamond looks dull if poorly cut
- Excellent and Ideal cuts reflect the most light
Color - How White the Diamond Appears - Many customers find excellent value in G-I color diamonds.
Diamond color grades measure how colorless a diamond is.
- Graded from D (colorless) to Z (noticeable color)
- Most engagement rings fall in the near-colorless range
- Settings and metal color affect appearance
Clarity - Natural Inclusions - "Eye-clean" diamonds offer great value.
Clarity measures natural internal or external characteristics.
- Most Inclusions are invisible without magnification
- Grades range from Flawless to Included
- Many diamonds appear flawless to the naked eye
Carat Weight - Diamond Size - Balance size with cut quality for best results.
