Understanding Diamond Quality

The 4Cs are the internationally recognized standards for evaluating a diamond's quality and value.

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Cut

The most important factor influencing a diamond's brilliance and sparkle.

Excellent
Very Good
Good

 

Color

Diamonds are graded from D (colorless) to Z (light color).

D E F          | G H I J                    | K L M           | N O P Q R              | S T U V W X Y Z

Colorless | Near Colorless | Faint Color | Very Light Color | Light Color

 

RXIV Expert Advice

For most engagement rings, we recommend diamonds in the G–H color range. These diamonds appear beautifully white in virtually any setting and offer exceptional value compared to higher color grades.

For clients seeking the highest level of rarity and purity, D–F color diamonds represent the ultimate expression of colorless beauty.

For yellow gold settings, many customers find that I–J color diamonds offer an excellent balance of beauty and value.

 

Clarity

Clarity measures the presence of natural characteristics within a diamond.

Includes:

FL        │ IF         │ VVS1 ─ VVS2 │ VS1 ─ VS2 │ SI1 ─ SI2 │ I1 ─ I2 ─ I3

◇ ◇ ◇ │ ◇ ◇ ◇ │ ◇ ◇ │ ◇ │ ◇◈ │ ◈◈◈

 

Carat Weight

Carat refers to the diamond's weight and influences its perceived size.

 

 

RXIV Expert Advice

"A diamond with an excellent cut often appears brighter than a larger diamond with a lower cut grade."