The carat is the unit of weight of a diamond. Carat is often confused with size even though it is actually a measure of weight. One carat equals 200 milligrams or 0.2 grams. The scale below illustrates the typical size relationship between diamonds of increasing carat weights. Remember that while the measurements below are typical, every diamond is unique.
A cut grade is not supplied for this diamond. The illustrations below explain cut grades and do not grade this stone.
The cut refers to the angles and proportions of a diamond. The cut of a diamond - its form and finish, its depth and width, the uniformity of the facets - determines its beauty. The skill with which a diamond is cut determines how well it reflects and refracts light.
An outstanding cut that reflects nearly all light that enters the diamond. These rare diamonds exhibit exceptional brilliance and fire, with precise symmetry and polish.
A diamond's clarity refers to the presence of impurities on and within the stone. When a rough stone is extracted from carbon deep beneath the earth, tiny traces of natural elements are almost always trapped inside and are called inclusions.
Very, very slightly included 1. Difficult to see inclusions under 10x magnification. Typically cannot see inclusions with the naked eye.
Color is the natural color visible in a diamond and does not change over time. Colorless diamonds allow more light to pass through than a colored diamond, releasing more sparkle and fire. Acting as a prism, a diamond divides light into a spectrum of colors and reflects this light as colorful flashes called fire.
Absolutely colorless. The highest color grade, which is extremely rare. The diamond appears completely transparent with no hint of color.
