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Understanding the 4Cs of Diamonds

Diamonds are forever, and they’re a symbol of love, beauty, prestige and luxury. But how do you decide just how good of a diamond you’ll love to wear on your finger or necklace?

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Posted on October 14, 2022 - 5:34 pm by
Understanding the 4Cs of Diamonds

According to diamond jewellery manufacturers, There are 4Cs, namely cut, clarity, colour and carat, which you must take into consideration before buying diamond jewellery for yourself or your darling: 

Cut: Among all four, Cut is the most important consideration for most people when buying diamond jewellery. This refers to how the cut of a diamond is made, not its shape or size (although they can be interchangeable) and also how the diamond is cut as well as proportioned. It also affects how the diamond reacts to light. Brilliance, which refers to the diamond’s ability to reflect light to the eyes, is only measured by the diamond’s cut. For any diamond’s cut, visually cutting is the most important C to think about the colour and, last but not least, clarity as the diamond does not have obvious imperfections.

Clarity: Diamonds can exhibit internal characteristics called inclusions, or external features known as blemishes. Diamonds that are free of inclusions or blemishes are uncommon However, the majority of properties can only be seen at a higher aid of magnification.

Carat Weight: Carat is how much weight the diamond has. The weight of a diamond increases its popularity and, of course, the price. While some diamonds might be the same carat weight, they may appear different based on the way they’re cut. The number of carats could also be an important factor in cost even if it’s only one-tenth of a carat. Selecting a diamond that is slightly lower than common carat weights like 1.5 2 or 2.5 and 3 could result in huge savings.

You might think that a larger carat weight equates to the size of a diamond, but this is not the case in all cases. Certain diamond shapes may appear bigger than their actual carat weight as a result of the area they cover in the palm. “Rounds and emeralds, as well as ovals and pears, look the biggest in terms of weight, whereas cushions appear smaller,” Florman adds. The cut’s depth can also affect the appearance of its size. As the diamond has smaller carats, a smaller cut could appear larger than one with a larger carat and a larger cut.

Colour: The colour of diamonds that are gem-quality can be found in a variety of hues. From colourless to light yellow to light brown. Colourless diamonds are rarest. Other natural colours(blue or red for instance) are called “fancy,” and their colour grades differ from those of colourless white diamonds.

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