The value of a diamond is determined by four factors, commonly known as the four Cs:
Carat, Clarity, Colour and Cut.
Below is a brief overview, but one of our experts will be more than happy to go through these in more depth with you in-store.
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CaratRefers to the weight of the diamond, but not necessarily the size.
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Clarity
Diamonds often contain unique marks - either internal (inclusions) or external (blemishes). 'Clarity' refers to the absence of these inclusions and blemishes, those without marks being extremely rare and therefore the most valuable.
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Colour
Generally, the less 'Colour' a diamond has, the higher its value – with most commercial diamonds ranging from colourless to near-colourless.
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CutThe resplendence of a diamond depends more on 'Cut' quality than any other factor. The GIA Diamond Cut Grading System assesses the 'Cut' of a diamond by seven criteria: Brightness, Scintillation, Weight Ratio, Polish, Durability, and Symmetry.
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