Today the GIA 4Cs Grade system is considered a universal parameter to grade diamonds globally. 4Cs are better known as “Color”, “Clarity”, “Cut” and “Carat” and determine every diamond’s precise artistry, workmanship, proportions and symmetry for its better value.
A diamond's cut determines how much light the stone reflects. From all of the 4Cs, Diamond Cut is often considered one its most important qualities.
The cut grade is evaluated within the range of:
The word “Carat” originates from the carob seed, which was used as a reference for the weight of a Diamond. Today we measure a Diamond’s weight in carats.
One carat is equal to .2 grams, and is then divided into 100 points. This means that a half-carat, or .50 carat diamond is also known as a 50 points Diamond.
Diamond clarity defines the purity and rarity of the stone. It measures the occurrences of imperfections found in Diamond
Diamond clarity is graded from range of Flawless to Included:
When we hear the word “Color”, we usually imagine shades of Colors. But, in the case of Diamonds, it means the complete opposite. Diamond color means lack of color.
Diamond color is categorized in the following color grades:
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