The 4C's
When buying a Diamond it helps to know about the 4C's Cut, Clarity, Colour and Carat
the Cut brings out the Brillance & Sparkle
Of all the 4c's the CUT is the most important. If your Diamond looses it's sparkle, you will be disapointed. As soon as a badly cut DIAMOND gets dirty from soap and handcream it will loose some of its SPARKLE .
to Shallow - To Deep - Ideal cut = Brillance
the Clarity Enhances the Brillance & Sparkle
Clarity refers to the extent of the inclusions in a diamond. Every diamond contains natural identifying features known as inclusions.
	IF = Flawless which is very rare. The better the clarity the more beatuiful the Diamond
	VVS1 - VVS2 very very small inclusions not visible with the naked eye
	VS1 - VS2 very small inclusions not visible with the naked eye
	S1 - S2 small inclusions not visible with the naked eye
	P1 - P2 - P3 Pique' inclusions which are visible to the naked eye
Colour Colourless is Extremely Rare Diamonds come in a range of colours,from totally colourless to yellow A completely colourless diamond is most rare.
Colour is a personal choice, choose a diamond based on how its subtle shade appeals to you
Carat Weight
2ct1.75ct1.5ct 1.25ct
1ct.75.50.25.10 .05 ct
Weight of a Daimond is measured in Carats
Diamond is the Birthstone for April
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