Understanding The 4C'S
There
are four key factors that influence value, each with additional layers of
complexity, and all with combinations unique to a single diamond. It is all of
these complexities which must be reviewed together to form the grading process
known as the 4Cs. CUT Cut refers to the quality of a diamond’s light
performance. Cut is the only element of the 4Cs that is not determined by
nature, but rather, the skill of the diamond cutter/polisher when transforming
a diamond from its rough state to its polished state. CARAT Carat is the unit of measure used to describe
diamond weight. COLOUR Colour specifies the amount of colour a diamond
exhibits, ranging from ‘colourless’ to ‘vivid’. The majority of diamond's are
yellow or brown in appearance, but in rare cases, are also found to exhibit other
colours. CLARITY Clarity is the assessment of a
diamond's internal features if any, also known as ‘inclusions'.