The basics of Diamond grading
Diamond Grading is the grouping or arrangement of diamond qualities in relation to the 4Cs' of a diamond. These are; cut, clarity, color & carat. Certification has been recently added and a welcome addition it is!! So in effect, there are now 5Cs' in total.
The
diamond cut
shows off a diamonds fire and brilliance. The
clarity of a diamond
shows the presence or lack of inclusions.....these are either carbon spots or small cracks. The
diamond color
deals mainly with how 'white' or not it is. Whiteness being the lack of color ranging from grade 'D' being whitest and 'Z' being most Yellow.
The carat is a measure of a diamonds weight. 1 carat being equal to 5 grams or 100 'points'.
The more a diamond qualifies to the left of one or all of the categories above, the rarer and the more costly it will be.
A
Diamond Certificate
is a document showing the above diamond qualities i.e. cut, clarity, color and carat for any diamond you buy. The certificate has to be issued by a recognised institute e.g. GIA.....Gemmological Institute of America. Or the American Gemmological Laboratory (AGL) Grading is an important part of buying a diamond ring and we'll go in to detail to understand it better.
Diamond Education
"Knowledge will empower you". Get a diamond education !!
Diamond Carat
How heavy is that Diamond? Weigh it in carats !!
Diamond Cutting
The Origins of Cutting Diamonds
Big Diamond Rings
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Diamond grading to diamond grades
Dimond grading to Diamond rings info

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