Understanding the 4Cs of Diamond Quality

GIA created the 4Cs (Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat Weight) as a universal method for establishing the quality of any diamond, anywhere in the world. The 4Cs means two very important things: diamond quality can be communicated in a universal language, and diamond-buying consumers can know exactly what they are about to purchase.

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4Cs Diamond Quality Infographic

  • Deanna Elle

    Thank you for so much detailed information although some of the print is to small so I’ll have to make adjustments. Thank you!

  • awil debey

    very nice coarse

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