Archive for the Diamonds Category

10 October, 2011

Everything you want to know about the carat of a diamond – the 4 Cs (Part 2 of 4)

Cut, carat, colour and clarity, the 4 Cs, are words commonly thrown around when you mention the word ‘Diamond’, but what does it all mean and how does it affect your purchase decision. The 4 Cs determine how diamonds are graded and certified globally so it’s important to understand what each one means before you…

16 September, 2011

Everything you want to know about the cut of a diamond – the 4 Cs (Part 1 of 4)

Many people have heard of the 4 C’s of diamonds, but most don’t really understand what they mean and how they impact a purchase decision. Diamonds are graded and certified to global standards across four criteria, known as the ‘Four Cs’ – cut, carat, colour and clarity. Today we will be reviewing cut and what…