Diamond Valuation

Diamond Quality & The 4 C's

Diamond value is determined by the following characteristics: colour, clarity, cut and carat weight commonly known as the four Cs.

How to Measure a Diamond's Value
The Diamond Quality Pyramid is a framework to help you compare diamonds. While all diamonds are precious, those closest to the top of the pyramid, possessing the best combination of cut, clarity, carat weight and colour, are the earth's rarest, most valuable and most beautiful to the eye.

To establish a diamond's quality, diamond graders examine each of the 4Cs, cut,clarity, carat weight and colour.

The combination of the 4Cs determines the value of a particular diamond. For example, a colourless diamond is at the top of the Diamond Quality Pyramid in colour ... but if it lacks clarity, is small, or not well cut, it will be of a lower value.

The finest stones possess the rarest quality in each of the 4Cs, and are the most valuable.

Strive for a stone that offers the best combination of the 4Cs. Knowing a diamond's place in the Diamond Quality Pyramid will help you to make an informed decision.

Ultimately, you'll discover the unique combination of the 4Cs that makes a particular diamond the right choice for you. Its beauty and brilliance will capture the true sentiment of the occasion.