The Diamond 4 C's

The Diamond 4 C's COLOR CLARITY Occurs in many hues ranging from colorless to light yellow or light brown Clarity represent the state of being clear or transparent Colorless "white" diamonds are rarest Most diamonds have inclusions or blemishes Diamonds without internal Diamonds can occur naturally in every hue of the rainbow or external characteristics are rare Colored diamond hues are caused by impurities within the stone Fancy colors such as blue, red and pink are graded differently from white colorless diamonds The size and visibility of inclusions impact the overall quality of appearance Among colored diamonds, red is the rarest and most expensive Fancy colored diamonds are classified by their shade and intensity, and are typically set in a Diamond size and cut also have an effect on clarity; it's easier to see inclusions in metal that will enhance their hue larger diamonds or in diamonds with fewer facets Black and silver diamonds are at the lower end of the price scale for fancy colored diamonds, making them both stylish and affordable CUT CARAT The cut of a diamond refers to how well the diamond's facets Carat is the unit of interact with light, the proportions of the diamond, and measurement for a diamond's weight the overall finish of the diamond One carat = Quality is determined by the cutter's precision in diamond fashioning 0.007 ounces 14.00 Cut craftsmanship has the greatest effect on a diamond's beauty Carats are weighed by a calibrated digital scale Large diamonds are rarer than A well-cut diamond offers smaller diamonds. As carat weight increases, the value of the diamond increases. However, the increase in value more shine and shimmer than those with a lesser quality cut is not proportionate to the size increase Sources: http://www.americangemsociety.org/4cs-diamonds http://gia4cs.gia.edu/en-us/the-diamond-4-cs.htm THE DIAMOND VAULT 7119 E. Shea Blvd., Suite 104 • Scottsdale, AZ ENationalPositions Profitable Internet Marketing