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Diamond
Information
The different facets of a round
brilliant cut diamond
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International Clarity Grading Scales
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International Scale of Colors
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Exceptional White + |
D |
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Exceptional White |
E |
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Rare White + |
F |
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Rare White |
G |
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White |
H |
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Slightly Tinted, White |
I, J |
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Tinted White |
K, L |
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Tinted Color |
M, N, O, P, Q, R, S - Z |
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Your Guide to Diamond Quality & Value
(The 4 C's)
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 Cut
- When a diamond is cut to good
proportion, light is reflected
internally from one facet to another and
dispersed through the top of the
diamond. Diamonds can be cut to many
different shapes, but it is the precise
proportions to which the facet are cut
that allow it to capture light and
release its brilliance and fire. (The
quality of the CUT is just as important
as COLOR and CLARITY.)
Color - Most diamonds used in
jewelry appear white. There are,
however, subtle differences in color.
The closer a diamond is to being
colorless, the more valuable it will be.
Clarity - Most diamonds contain
inclusions such as mineral traces formed
during the crystallization process.
This is part of what makes each diamond
unique. The number, size and position
of the inclusions determine the clarity
of a diamond and affect its value.
Carat Weight - this is the unit of
weight for diamond. a carat is divided
into 100 smaller units call "points".
So, for example, 3/4 of a carat is 75
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