Diamond retailers often refer to the 4 C's: Cut, Carat, Color, and Clarity

Cut is the most important of the four C's. It is not unusual for two diamonds with equal carat (weight), color, and clarity to be valued at vastly different levels due of their cut. The cut determines how a diamond reflects light, and thus, how brightly it will sparkle

The Color of the stone can vary from virtually colorless, the most valuable, to a yellowish-brown tint.

Clarity Clarity refers to the frequency of internal marks, or blemishes, called inclusions, in a stone. Carity is determined based on the size, location, and number of the inclusions. Ideally the diamond has few, if any, visible inclusions.

The Carat , a measurement of weight, is rated on a scale of "points", with one carat equal to 100 points. Thus 1/2 ct. = 50 points, 1 ct = 100 points, and so on. Though this is commonly believed to be the most important aspect to consider in determining a diamonds value, it is really only a small part.

We assure you that our stones are of the highest quality and invite you to view any of our diamonds through our scope. We encourage you to personally assess the quality of the cut, and witness the unsurpassed quality of our stones. Custom jewelry design and repair services are also available.

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