Stone Guide

What Are The 4C's Of Diamonds?

The 4C's grading system is the standard, international technique for determining the value of a diamond. To measure a diamond's quality and worth, this grading method employs the four C's of diamonds, which stand for Carat, Cut, Clarity, and Color.

Cut

Cut is the most crucial of the four C's. The manner in which a diamond is cut influences its brilliance, sparkle, and fire, as well as its final worth and beauty. Without these characteristics, no matter what the carat weight, color, or clarity, the diamond is worthless. Cut and shape are commonly confused, although they are not the same thing; cut is concerned with symmetry and proportion, whereas shape is concerned with the diamond's contour and form.

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What Impacts Diamond Cut Quality?

The only one of the four C's that is altered by human hands is Cut. Two diamonds may have the same clarity, colour, and carat weight, but the cut is what distinguishes one from the other. Simply said, cut determines the quality and degree of a diamond's shine. The cut of a diamond is determined by three factors:

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Cut Precision

How the dimensions and angles connect to the various portions of the stone.

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Symmetry

The precision with which the many facets of a diamond connect and meet.

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Polish

The intricacies and positioning of the facet shapes, as well as the diamond's exterior finish.

Shapes

  • Round
  • Oval
  • Cushion
  • Princess
  • Emerald
  • Heart
  • Marquise
  • Pear
  • Baguette

Round

When it comes to diamonds and engagement rings, round brilliant cut diamonds are the go-to peak of excellence. Round shaped diamonds are known for their particular brightness and lustre, and they typically have 57 facets or cuts that are mathematically calculated for optimum sparkle and the concealment of imperfections. This is the stone form for those who like a more traditional look.