The 4 C’s Diamond Infographic
August 20, 2019
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.