Diamonds are judged on several factors that determine their beauty. Most diamonds never reach the consumer market because they are too flawed. Often, these diamonds are used for industrial purposes -- as an abrasive, for drill bits or for cutting diamonds and other gems. If you've ever purchased a diamond, you've heard of the "4 Cs:"
1. Cut - This is the geometric proportions of a diamond and how it was cut. When a diamond is cut, facets are created and finite form of diamond is determined.
2. Clarity - This is the measure of a diamond's flaws, or inclusions that can be seen in diamond. purity levels flawless start moving down and very very small (VVS), very slight (VS) and small inclusions (SI).
3. Carat - The weight of a diamond. One carat equals about 200 milligrams.
4. Color - In referring to transparent diamonds, the color scale ranges from D to Z, beginning with Icy White - the color of diamonds more expensive transparent - and ending with a light yellow.
2. Clarity - This is the measure of a diamond's flaws, or inclusions that can be seen in diamond. purity levels flawless start moving down and very very small (VVS), very slight (VS) and small inclusions (SI).
3. Carat - The weight of a diamond. One carat equals about 200 milligrams.
4. Color - In referring to transparent diamonds, the color scale ranges from D to Z, beginning with Icy White - the color of diamonds more expensive transparent - and ending with a light yellow.
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