4C's of Diamonds & Gemstones
Buying a diamond or any gemstone involves understanding the unique characteristics of the stone. Because each gemstone is unique, diamonds and gemstones are graded by four characteristics: Cut, Color, Clarity, & Carats.
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the trusted benchmark for diamond grading. GIA created the 4Cs grading system alongside a D-to-Z color scale that's the industry standard for grading colorless to light yellow diamonds.
Please click on the images below to learn more about each of these four characteristics.
