Diamond Guide

Diamond color refers to the whiteness of a diamond. The color scale begins with the letter D which is absolutely colorless to L which is pale yellow and gets stronger ahead. Many of these color distinctions are so subtle that they are invisible to the untrained eye; however, these distinctions make a very big difference in diamond quality and price.

Diamond clarity refers to the absence of inclusions and blemishes in measure of the number and size. Almost all diamonds have tiny inclusions. Diamonds with few or no inclusions receive the highest clarity grades. These inclusions are microscopic and do not affect a diamond's beauty in any way to untrained eye.

CUT is a diamond's most important characteristic. Depending on the cut of a diamond it reflects the light which is generally known as sparkle or fire of a diamond. Diamond has various cut grades.

• Brilliant Cut Diamonds
• Ideal Cut Diamonds
• Very Good Cut Diamonds
• Good Cut Diamonds
• Fair Cut Diamonds
• Poor Cut Diamonds

Diamond carat refers to the weight of a diamond. Carat weight, by itself, may not accurately reflect a diamond's size. It is therefore possible to have a diamond of a lower carat weight, but higher cut grade, that appears larger than a diamond with a larger carat weight, but poor cut.