You have likely heard of the four C's of loose diamonds, but just in case you have not, here is a little reminder:
Cut- The cut of the diamond refers to its overall shape, but it also factors in the many facets cut into the stone to give it its bling factor. White diamonds are translucent, so you can see into them. When looking into a white diamond, you will see lines.They are what reflect light in many different directions, making the ring shiny and sparkly. There are many cuts available, but some of the most popular are: Round, princess, asscher, cushion and emerald.
Clarity- The clarity of the diamond refers to whether or not it is overtly transparent or not. A perfectly transparent diamond is very expensive, so expect most loose diamonds to have some sort of blemish or inclusion.
Color- White diamonds are not all perfectly white (colorless). Many have hints of yellow or brown in them. There is a scale ranging from perfectly colorless stones to stones with a high presence of another color.
Carat- The bigger the stone, the bigger the carat. Usually this means the more expensive the stone, too, but is not necessarily the case depending on the other three categories. The certified loose diamonds in the jewelry store are usually 1-2 carats.
Cut- The cut of the diamond refers to its overall shape, but it also factors in the many facets cut into the stone to give it its bling factor. White diamonds are translucent, so you can see into them. When looking into a white diamond, you will see lines.They are what reflect light in many different directions, making the ring shiny and sparkly. There are many cuts available, but some of the most popular are: Round, princess, asscher, cushion and emerald.
Clarity- The clarity of the diamond refers to whether or not it is overtly transparent or not. A perfectly transparent diamond is very expensive, so expect most loose diamonds to have some sort of blemish or inclusion.
Color- White diamonds are not all perfectly white (colorless). Many have hints of yellow or brown in them. There is a scale ranging from perfectly colorless stones to stones with a high presence of another color.
Carat- The bigger the stone, the bigger the carat. Usually this means the more expensive the stone, too, but is not necessarily the case depending on the other three categories. The certified loose diamonds in the jewelry store are usually 1-2 carats.
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