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The 4C of a Diamond

Hello Sunday Readers,

The 4Cs, or most important qualities on a diamond are; Cut, Color, Clarity and Carats

The cut is the most important of all the qualities on a diamond because it has the greatest influence on a diamond’s sparkle.

Not only do well-cut diamonds appear more brilliant, they also tend to appear larger than other diamonds of the same carat weight. 

 

The Beers Centenary Diamond, at 273,85 carats

The color. A chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond is perfectly transparent with no hue, or color. However, in reality almost no gem-sized natural diamonds are absolutely perfect. The color of a diamond may be affected by chemical impurities and/or structural defects in the crystal. Depending on the hue and intensity of a diamond's coloration, a diamond's color can either detract from or enhance its value.

The Cullinan Diamond, weighing 3,106.74 carats. It was cut on 105 stones of assorted cuts.

The Clarity. Diamond clarity is the assessment of small imperfections on the surface and internally. The surface flaws are called blemishes, and internal defects are known as inclusions. These tiny, natural blemishes and inclusions are microscopic and do not affect a diamond’s beauty in any way. Diamonds with the least and smallest inclusions receive the highest clarity grades.

Diamond carat weight is the measurement of how much a diamond weigh. A metric "carat" is defined as 200 milligrams..... This allow very precise measurements to the hundredth decimal place. A jeweler may describe the weight of a diamond  below one carat by its "points" alone.

The Golden Jubilee Diamond. 545.67 carats brown diamond.

Diamonds come in many different colours; yellow, blue, black, white and many more. The shape can be round, oval, rectangular, square, along with many other shapes! They can be small or big. They are one of the most beautiful stones. They have always symbolized love and richness.

The one that you have is the most incredible one! (Assuming you have a diamond ;)) Treasure it every day! You know what they say... “they are a girl’s best friend”……

Come to see us, we can enhance what you already have, or change the design of an old one from a loved one. Jewel Envy works to make the best of what you have or to create the incredible piece you are dreaming of.

Have a nice Sunday!

Helena