Natural Diamonds
THE 4 C’S
If you haven’t got an idea of the types of diamond you want or can afford, you’ll need to know the basics – the 4 C’s.
CUT
The shape of the diamond based on how it is cut. For example, brilliant(round), princess, asscher, emerald, cushion, heart or pear-shape diamonds, as pictured here. When buying a diamond, look for a stone that is not too shallow or not too deep.
COLOUR
The colour of the diamond determined by the different gasses present during the crystallization. These range from D to Z, D being colourless and Z being the most coloured.
CLARITY
Diamond clarity refers to the inclusions found in the stone. The better the clarity the more valuable the diamond is.
CARAT
The weight or mass of a diamond is measured in Carats. 1 carat = 0.2 grams. The higher the carats the more valuable the diamond is.