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Determining Diamond Quality: The 5 C's

Confucius once said, “Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.” Although this might be true, I don’t think anyone starts out wanting a flawed diamond. But what determines the value of a diamond? Maybe you have seen a diamond ring and thou

There is an actual science to examining and evaluating these precious stones. To make it a bit simpler, a diamond’s quality is determined by the 5 C’s: Carat, Cut, Color, Clarity, and Certification. Each “C” is analyzed separately to determine the overall value of a diamond.