Color . Clarity . Cut . Carat

The 4 Cs are a universal grading system for comparing

the quality of diamonds.

Use this guide to select the diamond that is right for you.

Color

There are 23 color classifications for white diamonds

from D to Z, with D being the most rare.

Clarity

The clarity of a diamond is judged by

examining a diamond under 10 power magnification.

FL-IF . No inclusions visible (by an expert) under 10x magnification. (FL=Flawless, IF=Internally Flawless).

VVS1-VVS2 . Minute-extremely difficult to find under 10x. (VVS=Very, very slight inclusions).

VS1-VS2 . Minor-difficult to find under 10x. (VS=very slight inclusions).

SI1-SI2 . Noticeable, relatively easy to find under 10x. (SI=Small inclusions).

I1-I2 . Obvious under 10x- Just visible to the naked eye. (I1=Imperfect).

Cut

There are two aspects to cut.

The diamond’s shape & its craftsmanship or make.

Diamond Shapes

Round Brilliant, Emerald, Oval, Pear Shape, & Princess.

The Make

The cut or make of the diamond is what gives the diamond its fire, sparkle and brilliance. Though extremely difficult to analyze or quantify, the cut of any diamond has three attributes: brilliance (the total light reflected from a diamond), fire (the dispersion of light into the colors of the spectrum), and scintillation (the flashes of light, or sparkle, when a diamond is moved).

Every diamond in this collection has been carefully

inspected by experienced experts for its outstanding cut.

Too Deep – Diamonds cut too deep will leak light & appear darker & smaller than they should.

Too Shallow – Diamonds cut too shallow will appear glassy & lifeless.

Excellent Cut – Diamonds cut to the proper proportions will reflect and refract light in a vivid display of Brilliance, Scintillation and Fire.

Carat

These sizes are for comparison purposes only.
Diamond sizes will vary depending on display settings.