Diamond buying guide


* TIPS FOR BUYING A DIAMOND*




Diamonds, more than any other gemstone, have the capability to produce the maximum amount of brilliance. A diamond that is free of both inclusions and surface blemishes is very rare and therefore more valuable.


weight is the easiest of the 4C's to determine, but two diamonds of equal weight can have very unequal value, depending on their cut, color and clarity. Fine quality can be found in diamonds of all shapes and sizes.




 

COLOR GRADING SCALE

COLORLESS D
E
F
NEAR COLORLESS G
H
I
J
FAINT YELLOW K
L
M
VERY LIGHT YELLOW N
O
P
Q
R
LIGHT YELLOW S
THROUGH

CLARITY GRADING SCALE

IF Internally Flawless
VVS1 Very, Very Slightly Included
VVS2 Very, Very Small Inclusions
VS1 Very Slightly Included
VS2 Very Small Inclusions
SI1 Slightly Included
SI2 Small Inclusions
I1 Inclusions
I2 Noticeable Inclusions
I3 Very Noticeable Inclusions
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