Diamonds never go out of style. Whether it is a gorgeously cut center stone for an engagement ring or a stunning stud earring, diamonds have a timeless look that brings brilliance to your bling. All diamonds are beautiful, but many differences can impact their price. In the jewelry industry, these factors are called the four “C’s,” and you need to know them to find the right diamond for your budget.
What Are the Four C’s?
Most people have heard at least of few of the “C’s” that impact the price of a diamond. Carat weight is the best known, but it is far from the only deciding factor regarding a diamond’s value. While some people want the biggest diamond possible for their budget, others care more about the look and shape of the stone. Here are the Four C’s basics that impact a diamond’s price.
Cut
How a diamond is cut will impact how it reflects light. You can have a beautiful diamond with outstanding clarity and color, but it will lose its brilliance if cut poorly.
Color
Diamonds can have color, but the most valuable diamonds are colorless or almost colorless. You can afford a larger diamond if you accept a faint or tinge of yellowness in the stone.
Clarity
As a diamond is formed over thousands of years under pressure, small imperfections will occur inside the stone. All diamonds have flaws, but you can only see them with a gem microscope. A diamond with more imperfections is less expensive – this does not affect its beauty, only its value.
Carat
Many people focus on the diamond’s carat weight, but it is only one factor when it comes to value. Carat weight is simply the weight and size of a diamond. If bigger is better, in your opinion, you can choose a larger diamond with reduced clarity or color to fit the right stone into your budget.
Regardless of what is most important to you when it comes to choosing a diamond, you can find the perfect stone at Bergstrom Studio in Golden Valley, MN. Come visit our jewelers to select the ultimate diamond within your budget for your next jewelry purchase.
