Diamonds

There are many different factors of that determine the value and quality of a diamond. These are called the 4c’s and the combination of all these make it possible to evaluate the diamond.

The 4c’s are: Colour, Clarity, Cut and Carat

At kings of diamonds we look at the 5c’s, where the 5^th C is the certificate.

• Carat
  

  The carat is a unit of weight, not size. One carat (1ct) weighs 200milligrams (about the weight of a paperclip) and is divided into 100 points, so that a diamond that is 50 points is described as a ...

• Certificate
  

  A diamond certificate is the evaluation by a third-party, not by either the diamond buyer or seller. Unfortunately, a 3rd party certification is necessary, as it would be easy for an unscrupulous je...

• Clarity
  

  The clarity of a diamond is assessed by examination of imperfections (inclusions on the inside and blemishes on the outside) under 10x magnification. Almost all diamonds contain inclusions, which ar...

• Colour
  

  Colour is one of the most important factors when choosing a diamond. The ideal colour is the total absence of all body colours (colourless) except in fancy colour diamonds. GIA has developed the mo...

• Cut
  

  The cut not only refers to the diamond shape but also to its proportions and finish. It is the only way a diamond value is influenced by hand; the other 3 are determined by nature. A well cut diamo...

• Shape
  

  The shape of a diamond is governed by a way it is cut, and good cutting, polishing, symmetry are collectively key to a beautiful gemstone. As techniques and the tools have developed the cuts have be...