Diamonds and the Four C’s

The 4 C's to diamonds - the Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat Weight - influence it's price!

Cut:
Not only the form but also the quality of the cut is important. The essential is the proportions of the cut and the finesse it has been done with. Under proportions we mean the height of the crown, the total dept of the stone. With finesse we mean the exact finish of the stone, the symmetry and the purity. How are all the different facets compared to the other? The cut will influence the shining and color which will influence heavily the price.

"I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself!"
Mae West

Carat:
How big is the stone? One carat is 2 grams. A carat is divided in 100 points. 0,24 carat is 24 points. That’s already a nice stone ☺ and worth between 500 and 2000 EUR.

“This diamond has so many carats it's almost a turnip” 

Richard Burton

"I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond." Mae West

"Big girls need big diamonds."

Elizabeth Taylor

Clarity:
How clear is the gem? Are there un-crystallized carbon leftovers (carbon flaw)? Is it a single stage or multiple stage rock? Which means; do you see leftovers of the different stages of creation? A single stage stone is always clearer then a multiple stage.A professional will judge this with specialized equipment.

"Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without."
Confucius

Color:
The whiter the better! - determined by the impurities or structural defects that cause the coloration. Pure or nearly pure stones are transparent and colorless (white). This is very subjective as this is mostly done by the eye of the professional. Today, there are machines that can measure it as well.

These precious stones are found in nature in a variety of hues. The colorless/white are the most common. Colored gems, are extremely rare and valuable. The shades of include yellow, blue, black, pink, red, orange, green and brown.

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