DIAMOND EDUCATION

SHAPE The outline of a diamond when viewed from the top is its shape .  Round-cut diamonds are usually the most popular shapes chosen for Jewelry and Rings. Any other diamond shape is called a Fancy-cut which include; Pear, Oval, Princess, and Radiant.
		COLOR Diamond color is graded on a D (colorless) to Z (light yellow) scale. The less color present in a diamond, the more rare it is, which in turn makes the value higher. The majority of diamonds used show very little to no color to the untrained eye.
CLARITY Diamond clarity is determined by the internal and external characteristics visible under 10x magnification. Type, position, and size of inclusions are crucial to determining clarity. The fewer inclusions and blemishes, the better the clarity - and more valuable the diamond.
		CARAT The weight of every diamond is measured in carats. The greater the carat weight, the rarer - and thus more expensive - the diamond. Diamond value increases exponentially and a one-carat diamond can cost four to six times more than a half-carat diamond.
CUT Cut  refers to the quality of a diamonds dimensions, finish, and light performance. A well-cut diamond will reflect brilliance and fire back to the viewer. This is why the diamond cut is often considered the most important characteristic of a diamond.
		CERTIFICATION A diamond certificate is a document that describes the key characteristics of a diamond. Certificates, also known as Grading Reports, are prepared by expert gemologists at the world's leading gemological laboratories.