Considering a diamond purchase?

The 4 C's of diamonds:

1. Carat Weight - Refers to the weight of the diamond, based on a 100-point (or, 1 carat) scale. If all other factors are equal, the more a stone weighs, the more valuable it is.

2. Cut - Refers to the shape and finish of a polished diamond. The size and angle relationships between the facets and different parts of the stone are directly related to its value.

3. Clarity - Refers to a stone's position on a flawless-to-imperfect grading scale. The size, number, position, nature and color of characteristics within a stone determine the clarity grade. If all other factors are equal, the more flawless the stone, the greater its value.

4. Color - Color is also assessed using a grading scale, measuring how closely a stone's body color is to colorlessness. The colorless grade is the most

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