The Value Of A Diamond
To identify the factors that determine the value of a diamond in order of their importance, we list them as follows:
Cut
Cut is the least understood and most important factor in diamond grading and buying. In gem quality diamonds, cut has more to do with beauty than any single characteristic of the 4 C’s. Cut has a lot to do with value and price, too. Learn more>>
Color
The next most important factor is diamond color. Color has a significant impact on diamond value. The color scale ranges from D to Z. Learn more>>
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Clarity
Using a 10x magnification, gemologists determine the clarity of a diamond. Clarity is determined by three things: size, number, and location of imperfections inside a diamond, from Flawless to Imperfect. Learn more>>
Carat weight
Carat (not karat, which refers to precious metal purity) refers to the weight of a diamond or gemstone. Carat is often confused with size even though it is actually a measure of weight. <Learn more>>