Holiday Buying Guide – Part 2: 4Cs Tips for Holiday Diamond Jewelry Shopping

Diamond jewelry is often at the top of a woman’s holiday wish list but getting her a gift that she’ll love doesn’t have to be complicated. In the second installment of our 2013 Holiday Buying Guide series, you will learn the basics of what to look for when shopping for diamond jewelry.

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4Cs Q&A with GIA: Diamond Carat Weight

GIA’s 4Cs Q&A series continues with a careful consideration of carat weight.

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Diamond Carat: A Measurement of Diamond Weight

When buying a diamond, understanding the measurement of how much it weighs is critical.

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GIA Diamond Grading Scales: The Universal Measure of Quality

The prospect of purchasing a diamond may seem daunting, but through GIA, an unbiased authority on diamonds, you have several handy resources to help you select the highest quality diamond. First up, an overview of the 4Cs: Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat Weight.

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Download GIA’s 4Cs Guide to Understanding Diamond Quality

Here is a simple reference guide designed to help anyone shopping for a diamond understand the 4Cs of Diamond Quality; color, clarity, cut and carat weight.

This guide will help you navigate and understand the relative quality differences that exist on the color, clarity and cut grading scales.

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