The 4 C's Diamond Infographic
You hear about them all of the time when shopping for jewelry, but what exactly
are the 4 C's? You know that they are important in the diamond business, but can't
you just stick to the old adage that expensive means better? Of course not. By knowing
the 4 C's and how they affect a diamond, you'll be able to pick out the perfect
piece of jewelry the next time you're buying.
- Color - Diamonds occur in a variety of colors, with colorless or
"white" diamonds being the most rare. If a diamond is colored (red, black, yellow,
etc.) it is graded on its intensity and rarity of color.
- Clarity - Clarity refers to the diamond's state of being clear
or transparent. Most diamonds will have impurities or inclusions inside the stone,
with more inclusions leading to lower prices.
- Cut - This refers to how well a diamond's facets interact with
light, as well as its overall shape and finish. The precision and expertise of the
cut greatly affects the stone's quality.
- Carat - The diamond's carat is how much it weighs (1 carat = 0.007
ounces). More carats mean bigger diamonds and higher prices, but the difference
between a 1.9-carat diamond and a 2.1-carat diamond is not very noticeable and can
save you money.
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