The word Diamond comes from the ancient Greek word for invincible since it is famous for its hardness. In fact, it is the hardest and most durable naturally forming material on the planet.
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The 4 C’s
Carats:
Clarity:
The carat, 0.200 grams is the standard unit of weight for Diamonds.
Clarity characteristics are classified as inclusions (internal) or blemishes (external). Their size, number, position, nature, and color determine the grade.
Color:
Cut
The color scale indicates the Diamond’s intensity of body color; D (colorless) through Z (yellow). People generally prefer colorless or near colorless Diamonds.
Cut describes the shape (outline), and the make (proportion and finish) of a Diamond. The better the cut, the more brilliant its light performance will be.
Light Performance Analysis The combined light factors that make a diamond pleasing to the eye are:
Brilliance, Dispersion, and Scintillation.
Brilliance – White Light
The quantity of light that enters the diamond and returns to the viewer as flashes of white light.
Dispersion - Colored Light
The breaking up of white light into a spectrum of colors; also called "Fire".
Scintillation
The brilliant sparkle of light you see from your diamond when the viewer or light source moves or changes positions.
