The Four C’s of Engagement Rings by Bachendorf’s
Bachendorf ’s is committed to the GIA 4Cs, the globally recognized standard for diamond quality. This framework ensures you can understand your diamond’s unique characteristics. Bachendorf’s is an official partner of the natural diamond council.
Color
The color evaluation of diamonds is based on the absence of color. A chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond has no hue, and consequently, a higher value. GIA’s D-to-Z color-grading scale begins with the letter D, representing colorless, and continues, with increasing presence of color, to the letter Z. Many of these color distinctions are so subtle that they are invisible to the untrained eye. However, these distinctions make a big difference in diamond quality and price.
Clarity
Natural diamonds are the result of carbon exposed to heat and pressure deep in the earth. This process can result in a variety of internal characteristics and external characteristics. Evaluating diamond clarity involves determining the number, size, relief, nature, and position of these characteristics, as well as how these affect the overall appearance of the stone. While no diamond is perfectly pure, the closer it comes, the higher its value.
Cut
We often think of a diamond’s cut as shape (round, emerald, pear), but a diamond’s cut grade is really about how well a diamond’s facets interact with light. Precise artistry is required to fashion a stone so it may deliver the magnificent return of light only possible in a diamond. The GIA Cut Grading System for the standard round brilliant diamond evaluates seven components. The first three—brightness, fire, and scintillation—consider the diamond’s overall face-up appearance. The remaining four—weight ratio, durability, polish, and symmetry—assess a diamond’s design and craftsmanship.
Carat
Diamond carat weight is the measurement of how much a diamond weighs. A metric “carat” is defined as 200 milligrams. Each carat can be subdivided into 100 ‘points.’ This allows very precise measurements to the hundredth decimal place. All else being equal, diamond price increases with carat weight because larger diamonds are more rare and more desirable. But two diamonds of equal carat weight can have very different values (and prices) depending on three other factors within the 4Cs: clarity, color, and cut.
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