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4 C's of Diamonds
The 4C's of Diamonds

The Diamond Quality Pyramid is a framework to help you compare diamonds. While all diamonds are precious, those closest to the top of the pyramid – possessing the best combination of cut, clarity, carat weight and color – are the earth's rarest, most valuable and most beautiful to the eye.
Key to the diamond quality pyramid.

To establish a diamond's quality, jewelers examine each of the 4 Cs – cut, clarity, carat weight and color. The combination of the 4 Cs determines the value of a particular diamond. For example, a colorless diamond is at the top of the Diamond Quality Pyramid in color ... but if it lacks clarity, is small or not well cut, it will be of a lower value. The finest stones possess the rarest quality in each of the 4 Cs, and are the most valuable.

Strive for a stone that offers the best combination of the 4 Cs. Knowing a diamond's place in the Diamond Quality Pyramid will help you to make an informed decision. Ultimately, you'll discover the unique combination of the 4 Cs that makes a particular diamond the right choice for you. Its beauty and brilliance will capture the true sentiment of the occasion.
diamond cut diagram

View more about Cut.

View more about Clarity.

View more about Carat.

View more about Color.

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