Diamond Education

When shopping for a diamond, it is important to know how they are evaluated. Our Diamond guide helps you understand the 4 C’s of diamonds (carat, colour, clarity, and cut) to evaluate diamond quality and value with confidence.

SHAPE

The shape is one of its most defining characteristics. From the round brilliant diamond to emerald cut.

COLOUR

Diamond’s colour grade refers to the lack of colour. The more colourless the diamond, the higher quality grade it will receive

CERTIFICATION

A Diamond Grading Report includes all of the stone’s defining characteristics and scores. Most of diamond purchase should be accompanied by a report.

CUT

Diamond’s colour grade refers to the lack of colour. The more colourless the diamond, the higher quality grade it will receive.

CLARITY

Almost all diamonds have tine imperfections. Diamonds with 
few or no imperfections receive the highest clarity grades.

CARAT

The carat is the unit of measurement for a diamond’s weight. Larger diamonds are rare than smaller one with characteristics of equal quality