WHAT ARE THE 4 C'S?
The four c's consist of cut, color, clarity and carat.
As a whole, the 4 C's interact with each other within any diamond. As the preferences differ from customer to customer, I want to find exactly the diamond that you want together with you.
In addition, I offer a certificate from one of the major gemological grading laboratories IGI & GIA .
CUT
Diamonds are known for their ability to transmit light and sparkle intensely. We often think of a diamond cut shape as round, heart, oval, marquise or pear, but what diamond cut actually means is how well a diamond's facets interact with light. The precise craftsmanship of an experienced "diamond polisher" is necessary so that its proportions, symmetry and polish deliver the magnificent return of light that is only possible in a diamond.
COLOR
Understanding what the diamond color implies will help you further towards the goal of choosing the right diamond. Interestingly, the diamond color evaluation of most gem-quality diamonds is based on the absence of color. A chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond has no color nuances, just like a drop of pure water. The Gemological Institute of America's D-to-Z diamond color grading system measures the degree of colorlessness. This is done by comparing a stone under controlled lighting and precise viewing conditions with the so-called "Master-stone".
CLARITY
To understand diamond clarity, we must first understand how diamonds are created. Diamonds are the result of carbon subjected to tremendous heat and pressure. This process can result in a variety of internal features called 'inclusions' and external features called 'spots' or "blemishes". Evaluating diamond clarity involves determining the number, size, and position of these features, as well as how these affect the overall appearance of the stone. If you are trying to determine the best clarity for a diamond, remember that no diamond is perfectly clear. But the closer it gets to complete purity, the better its clarity.
CARAT
A metric "carat" is defined as 200 milligrams. Each carat is divided into 100 'points.' This allows for very precise measurements to the hundredth decimal place. A jeweler can describe the weight of a diamond under one carat by the diamond's dimensions and measurements alone. For example, a jeweler may refer to a diamond weighing 0.25 carats as a "25 pointer diamond."
All other things being equal, the diamond price increases with the diamond carat weight, because the larger the diamond, the rarer and more desirable it is. However, two diamonds of the same carat weight can have very different values (and prices) depending on the other three factors in the diamond's C's.
