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Diamond 4Cs

Prioritize the Diamond 4Cs The diamond 4Cs measure how rare and precious a diamond is - but for the average consumer, some of the Cs matter more than others when buying a diamond. Carat Often mistaken as size; but carat actually measures weight 5.0 ct. 2.0 ct. To save cost on a diamond, start by looking at a diamond 10 or 15 points less. For example, if you love a 1.2-carat 1.0 ct. diamond, see what it looks like next to a 1.1- carat diamond of the same quality. 0.50 ct. Color The D grade, at the top of the scale, is considered colorless, rarest and most expensive GIA Color Scale DEFGHIJKLMNOPORSIUVW X Y Z Colorless Near Colorless Faint Very Light Light Moving down the color scale toward H or I lets you buy a diamond that still appears white, but is more common and more affordable. Clarity Diamonds often VVS, Very, very have flaws, known Slightly Included as inclusions & VVS, VVS, blemishes VS, Very Slightly Included Vs, VS, SI, If you look at an SI2 diamond and personally can't see the inclusions Slightly Included SI, and/or blemishes without a jeweler's loupe, you can probably SI, accept a lower grade and save on cost without compromising beauty. Included I, I, Cut A diamond's cut is harder to quantify than color, clarity and carat weight GIA Cut Scale Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Ideal Shallow Deep When done well, a diamond's cut can be the most important C When grading the cut of a diamond, laboratories evaluate the diamond's: brightness, fire & scintillation as well as its polish and symmetry (proportions). Making the Work for you 4Cs Now that you understand the diamond 4Cs, you can use them to your advantage. Consider how you might: Get a beautiful, sparkling diamond by focusing on cut Get a larger diamond but scale back a fraction of a carat (10-20 points) to save money Focus on the diamond's sparkle and beauty and put less emphasis on the size The 4Cs will reassure you that you're buying a quality diamond and getting what you pay for, but remember that they're really just a tool. JEWELRY WISE

Diamond 4Cs

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The Diamond 4cs measure how rare & precious a gemstone is. depending on your viewpoint some are more important than others.

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