#4csdiamonds

In the amazing world of diamonds, understanding the complexities of the 4Cs diamonds Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat, opens the door to a world of brilliance and beauty. Today, let's focus on the often-misunderstood term: Diamond Carat. Join me on a journey through the variations of carat weight and the significance it holds in the realm of diamonds, as we explore the offerings on Diamond Hedge.

Identifications of Diamonds

Carat

Carat denotes the weight of a diamond, not the size. Two diamonds that have the same carat weight may actually have very different sizes in millimetres.

A Diamond’s Weight is measured in Carats. One carat is equal to 200 milligrams, or 0.2 grams. The weight of smaller diamonds is often expressed as points instead of carats -- there are 100 points in a Carat. Another way to look at it is to say that each point equals 0.01, or One-Hundred, of a Carat. For example, 0.08 means eight One-Hundred, so a 0.08 Carat Diamond equals eight points.

Clarity

Clarity is one of the most important characteristics of a diamond. It is the quality of diamonds relating to the existence and visual appearance of internal characteristics of a diamond called inclusions, and surface defects called blemishes.

Diamond clarity is the assessment of small imperfections on the surface and within the stone. The highest grades are FL-IF, which means Flawless/Internally Flawless. The grading scale determines how many inclusions and blemishes a diamond contains.

Color

Diamonds found in most jewellery run from colorless to near-colorless, with slight hints of yellow or brown. Most people find it very difficult (or impossible) to tell the difference between one color grade to another. The one difference people can see is in the price, which can be significant. GIA’s color-grading scale for diamonds is the industry standard.

Cut

Diamond cut means how well a diamond’s facets interact with light. The Cut gives a diamond its sparkle and its ability to reflect light and shine. Diamond Hedge Ideal represents roughly the top 1% of diamond quality based on cut.

Cut does not refer to shape but the symmetry, proportioning and polish of a diamond. The cut of a diamond greatly impacts a diamond's shine or brilliance. This means if it is cut poorly, it will be less luminous.