Diamonds are not all created equal, so it's important to do your research before you commit to your purchase.
To understand a diamond's value, you must assess the diamond's 4C's-
Cut, Clarity, Colour and Carat Weight.
The Cut
The way a diamond is cut is the most important of the 4C's. Cut refers to the angles and proportions of a diamond, which determines the diamonds beauty, brightness, sparkle and scintillation.
A perfectly cut diamond can sparkle 3-4 times more than the average diamond, this is because every facet that is cut correctly will reflect light out the top of the diamond, creating maximum sparkle
The Carat
The way a diamond is cut is the most important of the 4C's. Cut refers to the angles and proportions of a diamond, which determines the diamonds beauty, brightness, sparkle and scintillation.
A perfectly cut diamond can sparkle 3-4 times more than the average diamond, this is because every facet that is cut correctly will reflect light out the top of the diamond, creating maximum sparkle
The Colour
Diamonds come in a variety of colours, ranging from colourless, clear diamonds to those that have a yellow or brown tint. The less colour, the higher the grade and the more desirable & valuable they are.
A diamonds colour is determined on a scale from 'D' (colourless) to 'Z' (yellow/ brown). Most diamonds used in jewellery are nearly colourless with pale tints of yellow or brown.
The Clarity
The clarity of a diamond, relates to the amount of inclusions found within the diamond. Inclusions are non-crystallised carbon marks found within a diamond when the the diamond was formed 3 billion years ago.
The fewer inclusions a gemstone has, the higher its clarity grade and the more valuable it is.