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 Known
as the four C's, diamonds are graded upon the following
characteristics...
Diamond Color Grade:
Diamond grades range from A (a clear diamond) through Z
(yellowish-colored diamond). In other words, if
you receive a wedding ring that is yellowish, everyone
around you knows your husband is screwing your best
friend. Hey, just admit it, don't blame this web
site. After you kick the shit out of him, I
suppose you should also know that if he gave you a
diamond with any other color tinge (other than yellow),
the diamond then becomes much more valuable.
Diamond Cut Quality:
The cut of the diamond is in the hands of the craftsman
who shaped your diamond. If correctly done, your
diamond will radiate with fire and brilliance. If
cut incorrectly, your diamond might look like a plastic
ring that can be found at the bottom of a Cracker-Jack
box.
Diamond Clarity:
The clarity of your diamond depends on any external
blemishes that may exist along with the quantity of
carbon (if any) used. The less carbon, the clearer
your diamond will be. A diamond with no carbon
will therefore be the most valuable since it will have a
clarity rating of 100%, which exceeds the GIA's (Geomological
Institute of America) diamond rating of FL
(flawless).
Carat Weight:
This unit of measurement is the most misunderstood piece
of information when it comes to diamonds. People
assume the greater number of carats, the greater the
value of the diamond. This is not accurate all the
time since carbon is used to increase the weight of a
diamond. Thus, it is possible to inflate the real
value of a diamond by adding more carbon and changing
the composition of the initial diamond.
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