We know selecting the perfect diamond isn’t always an obvious decision. No worries! With over 30 years of experience and knowledge of diamonds and gemstones, let our diamond professionals help you feel confident in your decision.
First, let’s cover the 4C’s of Diamond Quality: cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. These are the four most important features of a diamond to consider and understand when making your lasting purchase.
Diamond Cut
Our Master Jeweler, Mr. Mark Nelson, states that diamond cut is one of the most fundamental components to consider when buying. We often think of a diamond's cut as just the shape of the diamond like oval, pear, or round for instance. However, a diamond's cut grade is truly about how well a diamond's features interact with light. The cut is the biggest factor in creating shimmer, sparkle, and luminosity. Even a diamond of the highest quality in terms of color and clarity can still appear dull if the diamond cut grade is poor.
Diamond Color
After diamond cut, diamond color plays an important factor in a diamond’s value. It’s true! The highest quality diamonds are colorless. Lower quality diamonds tend to have noticeable traces of a yellow-ish color in them. At Jewelry by Design, our Master Jeweler is a graduate of Diamonds & Diamond Grading from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), which grades diamond color on a scale of D (colorless) to Z (light yellow or brown). To maximize your budget, near colorless diamonds will always ensure the very best value.
Diamond Clarity
Diamonds are one of nature’s most beautiful creations. During this natural process, a diamond can develop a variety of internal characteristics called 'inclusions' or external characteristics called ‘blemishes’. Clarity of a diamond begins with an assessment of these two aspects. The Diamond Clarity Scale begins with ‘Flawless’ on the left side and the more you proceed to the right, the more ‘Included’ your ring becomes.
Diamond Carat
Diamond carat weight is the most misunderstood of the 4C’s of diamond quality. Carat weight actually refers to how much a diamond weighs, not necessarily the size of the diamond. “When contemplating carat sizes, you should also consider cut as well,” says our Master Jeweler, Mr. Mark Nelson. This is because a high carat diamond with a poor cut grade can actually make the diamond look and appear smaller. Jewelry By Design’s highly trained jewelry professionals are here to help you find your perfect carat weight!
The first thing that may come to mind when thinking of gemstones are gorgeous rubies, striking emeralds, and dazzling sapphires. At Jewelry by Design, we are proud to offer an exclusive collection of fine gemstones. The value and quality of precious gemstones is typically determined by their color, although the hue and tone is also equally as important to measure.
We are certain our colored gemstones will exceed your expectations.
