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LEARN ABOUT DIAMONDS
Cut
Not to be confused with the shape of a diamond, cut refers to the arrangement and angles of a diamond’s facets, the polished faces on the diamond. A diamond that is “perfectly cut” receives a light ray and reflects it hundreds of times within the diamond. This creates a gathering place of brilliant, fiery light, which explodes the light beam out the top of the diamond into the eye of the beholder.
Color
After selecting the cut that gives the fire you want, it is now important to consider color. Nuances in the color of a diamond can dramatically affect the diamond's value. In fact, it is the rare diamond that is considered colorless. Diamonds are graded on a scale that ranges from colorless through yellowish and covers a spectrum of shades in between.
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Clarity
Clarity is the presence or absence of internal characteristics within the diamond and blemishes on its surface. These slight “birthmarks of nature" generally do not affect the beauty of a stone, but they almost always affect its price.
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Carat Weight
Carat is the standard measure of a diamond’s weight. There are 100 points to a carat (like pennies to a dollar). Thus, a one-half carat diamond is sometimes said to be a 50-point diamond and is listed as .50 carat. A one-quarter carat diamond is sometimes said to be a 25-point diamond and is listed as .25 carat.
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