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DIAMONDS
The four Cs
The diamond industry has standards by which they grade and categorize diamonds. This system of grading is commonly
referred to as the "four Cs".
Cut
The diamond's cut is perhaps the most important of the four Cs. A good cut gives a diamond its brilliance, which is
that brightness that seems to come from the very heart of a diamond. The angles and finish of any diamond are what
determine its ability to reflect light, which leads to brilliance.
Color
When jewellers speak of a diamond’s color, they are usually referring to the presence or absence of color in white diamonds.
Because a colorless diamond, like a clear window, allows more light to pass through it than a colored diamond, colorless
diamonds have more sparkle and fire. Thus the whiter a diamond’s color, the greater its value.
Clarity
A diamond’s clarity refers to the presence of inclusions in the stone. Because of the pressure it takes to create a diamond,
it’s no surprise that most diamonds have flaws. Diamonds with no or few inclusions and blemishes are more highly valued
than those with less clarity because they are rarer. Diamonds are graded for clarity under 10 times loupe magnification.
Carat weight
A carat is the unit of measurement used to weigh a diamond. One carat is equal to 200 milligrams, or 0.2 grams.
Diamond dial and diamond case certificate
Every diamond case and diamond dial includes a diamond certificate which verifies that the watch is set with genuine
diamonds.
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