When Jewelers refer to the 4 C's of Diamonds, they are referring to
4 main characteristics that help Identify, Classify, and Price Diamonds. (Loose or Mounted)
These 4 main characteristics of the 4 C's are: The Cut of the Diamond. The Clarity of the Diamond. The Color of the Diamond. And the Carat Weight of the Diamond. Or as most just simply refer to them as: Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat Weight!
These 4 main categories are what drives the Diamond Industry. Buying and Selling Diamonds are all about the 4 C's! Their guidelines help customers choose between the different qualities. The 4 C's are meant to show people the differences in Diamonds, not just by looks, but by characteristics that lie beneath the stone's surface.
The 4C's help people understand what Inclusions are, and how they play an important role in the Diamond Grading System. A dot really does make a difference!
The 4 C's show people the difference between a Pure White Diamond versus a Diamond that has a Yellow or a Brown cast to it. They show customers the difference between Sizes and Weights and Points and Carats. They show the differences between a good Cut and a bad Cut, a Deep Stone and a Shallow Stone (Fisheye).
The 4 C's are the ins and outs of Diamonds. They can be as helpful as you want them to be, or as confusing as you want. It's your choice! It all depends on how much you want to know and how willing you are to learn about them.
So what can the 4 C's teach you? Read on...
