Interactive Guide to the 4Cs of Diamonds
Anatomy of a Diamond
Cut
Light reflections of a diamond.
Color
With the exception of fancy colored diamonds, color refers to the absence of color.
Fun Fact: The better a diamond is cut, the less the eye perceives color.
Clarity
Clarity grades are based on 4 factors:
Size // Color // Type // Location
Carat Weight
Carat is the measure of a diamond’s weight, not size.
It’s the least important factor in determining the brilliance and beauty (and therefore value) of the diamond.