Carat

The weight of diamonds is measured in carats and it denotes the size of a diamond. Diamond prices increase exponentially with the increase in weight. So, a 2-carat diamond of certain quality will be priced at more than twice the price of a 1-carat diamond of the same quality. Read more

Color

While most diamonds are white, not all are truly colorless, they have color tints. In a white diamond, the presence of a tint is considered undesirable. Diamonds are graded on a Whiteness scale or absence of color scale. Basically, the whiter or clearer the color of a diamond, the greater its value. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has devised a set of guidelines to grade diamond color. Diamond color ranges from D to Z, with D color diamonds being rare, totally colorless and the most expensive. Read more

Clarity

Clarity reflects the purity of a diamond or the inclusions and blemishes in a diamond. Often, we can see these only under a powerful microscope or jeweler’s loupe, and they do not visibly affect the appearance or beauty of a diamond. Usual clarity grades are F, IF, VVS1, VVS2, VS1, VS2, SI1, SI2, I1, I2 and I3. F/IF are the best clarity grades whereas I3 is the lowest clarity grade. Read more

Cut

Cut is an important factor determining the beauty of a diamond. It is the only ‘C’ that is influenced by man. Cut includes the proportions, polish and symmetry and these influence the brilliance, fire and scintillation of a diamond. According to GIA standards, a round diamond is graded on it’s Cut, Polish and Symmetry features separately. For fancy shapes, the Symmetry and Polish Features are graded, Cut is not graded. Usual grades are Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair and Poor with Excellent being the highest grade and Poor being the lowest grade.Read more

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