The Four C’s of Diamonds

The 4 C’s (Four C’s) of diamonds explained

Four fundamental characteristics determine the value of a diamond.

These four diamond characteristics are known as the 4 C’s of diamonds or the diamond four C’s.

These fundamental diamond characteristics (4 C’s) are:

• Diamond Cut
• Diamond Colour
• Diamond Clarity
• Diamond Carat Weight

There are another two “C” factors which have arisen over the years; Diamond Certificate and Confidence in the vendor from whom you have purchased the diamond.

For more information about each of the Diamond Four C’s (4C’s) please click on the links below:

Diamond Cut

Diamond Colour

Diamond Clarity

Diamond Carat Weight

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