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Diamond Grading Chart: Know Your Diamonds and the 4Cs

When choosing a diamond, understanding the 4Cs—Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat Weight—is essential. These factors determine the diamond’s quality, beauty, and value. Here’s a detailed guide to help you make an informed decision:

Diamonds Cut Chart

1. Cut: The Sparkle Factor

  • What It Means: The cut determines how well a diamond reflects light, directly impacting its brilliance and sparkle.
  • Grades:
    • Excellent: Maximum brilliance and fire.
    • Very Good: Exceptional sparkle with minor imperfections.
    • Good: Decent sparkle at a more affordable price.
    • Fair & Poor: Limited brilliance due to less precise cuts.
  • Why It Matters: A well-cut diamond can make even a smaller stone look dazzling.
Diamonds Colour Chart

2. Color: The Purity of Hue

  • What It Means: Diamonds are graded on a scale from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow or brown).
  • Grades:
    • D-F: Colorless (most rare and valuable).
    • G-J: Near-colorless (great value, minimal visible color).
    • K-Z: Noticeable color tints (more affordable).
  • Why It Matters: Colorless diamonds allow maximum light reflection, enhancing brilliance.
Diamonds Clarity Chart

3. Clarity: Flawless Beauty

  • What It Means: Clarity measures the presence of inclusions (internal flaws) and blemishes (surface flaws).
  • Grades:
    • Flawless (FL) & Internally Flawless (IF): No visible inclusions under 10x magnification.
    • VVS1 & VVS2: Very, very slight inclusions; nearly invisible.
    • VS1 & VS2: Very slight inclusions; barely noticeable.
    • SI1 & SI2: Slight inclusions; visible under magnification but good value.
    • I1, I2, & I3: Obvious inclusions visible to the naked eye.
  • Why It Matters: Higher clarity enhances a diamond’s visual purity and value.
Diamonds Carat Chart

4. Carat Weight: The Size of the Sparkle

  • What It Means: Carat refers to the diamond’s weight, not size. One carat equals 0.2 grams.
  • Key Points:
    • Larger diamonds are rarer and more expensive.
    • A well-cut smaller diamond can appear larger than a poorly cut bigger one.
  • Why It Matters: While carat affects size, balance it with the other Cs for the best value.

How the 4Cs Work Together

Understanding the interplay of the 4Cs is crucial:

  • A 1-carat D color, VVS1 clarity diamond with an excellent cut is significantly more valuable than a similar diamond with lower grades.
  • Balance the Cs based on your budget—prioritize cut for maximum sparkle.

Shop with Confidence at Dhumra Diamonds

We believe in transparency, which is why every diamond we sell is certified and graded for the 4Cs by trusted labs like IGI or GIA. Explore our diamond collection to find the perfect balance of brilliance, quality, and value.

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