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Did
you know the following about choosing a diamond?
The
4 Cs are:
CARAT
WEIGHT
This
refers to the weight of the diamond. Each carat is divided into 100 points,
thus, a half-carat has 50 points. Keep in mind that this is a measurement
of weight, not size - two diamonds of 100 carats could look different in
size, due to their cut and depth.
CUT
A
diamond's cut refers to the whole diamond itself. Ever notice how some
diamonds sparkle more than the Fourth of July fireworks, while others sit
there rather blankly? That's because of the perfection (or lack thereof)
of the cut. As with everything else in this world, a mathematical formula
exists which determines the exact proportions needed to produce that ideal
effect, so that light enters the facets and is reflected through the top.
CLARITY
The
clarity of a diamond refers to the level of imperfections contained within
the stone. Perfect diamonds (otherwise known as 'flawless') are quite rare.
The clarity grading is done under 10 power magnification, which is why
you often see jewelers examining diamonds through a loupe. Following are
the clarity grades: .
F1
- Flawless .
IF
- Internally Flawless (surface has minor imperfections) .
VVS1
- VVS2 - Very, Very Small inclusions .
VS1
- VS2 - Very Small inclusions .
SI1
- SI2 - Small inclusions .
I1
- I3 - Imperfect (naked eye can see problems)
COLOR
Finally,
one weighs the color of the diamond for pricing considerations. The more
and more color a diamond has, the more common it is. Colors are designated
as follows: .
D
- F - Colorless .
G
- J - Nearless Colorless .
K
- M - Faint Yellow .
N
- R - Very Light Yellow .
U
- Z - Light Yellow
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