Cut
Cut measures how well-proportioned a diamond’s dimensions are including the balance and brilliance of its facets.
Diamond cut is considered the most important of the four Cs.
Searching for a sparkling diamond? Selecting a diamond starts by understanding the unique characteristics of each stone. Diamonds are graded based off the 4Cs - cut, color, clarity and carat weight. The 4Cs of diamonds impact the stone’s beauty and value. Learn more about each of the diamond 4Cs below.
Cut measures how well-proportioned a diamond’s dimensions are including the balance and brilliance of its facets.
Diamond cut is considered the most important of the four Cs.
Diamond color refers to how colorless a diamond is. Color is the second most important of the 4Cs of diamonds.
The less color, the higher the grade.
Clarity assesses small imperfections within a diamond. Inclusions can occur naturally during the diamond forming process. Clarity is used to quantify and specify any inclusions.
Carat measures a diamond’s weight. An objective measurement, carat weight is the most popular indicator for showing how large a diamond is.
Though not one of the 4Cs, shape is still an important factor to consider when buying a diamond. Each shape has different attributes that can affect price and quality grades.
Diamond reports and certifications can provide the full information on a diamond’s cut, color, clarity and carat weight. Unbiased diamond grading reports are offered with IRA diamonds.
Our diamonds are pre-selected for exceptional quality with well-graded elements of the 4Cs: cut, color, and clarity.
Each of the individual 4Cs of diamonds may interact with one another to impact a stone’s overall appearance. For example, an ideal cut diamond may appear less brilliant if its color rating is L or M. A well-cut stone may appear larger than a diamond of the same carat weight thanks to increased light reflection.
The 4Cs of our diamonds are evaluated based on a standardized grading scale. Each loose diamond is accompanied by a grading report from either SGL or IGI diamond grading labs with stringent grading and certification guidelines to analyze diamond quality.
While round brilliant is the most popular diamond shape, there are many other shapes available. We offer different fancy-shaped diamonds that bring a personality all their own. Also known as fancy-cut stones, these diamonds are still graded by their cut, color, clarity and carat weight.
The 4Cs of diamonds can behave a little differently for fancy cuts. Cs such as clarity and carat can be more forgiving in fancy-shape diamonds. Larger tables can make these diamonds appear larger, maximizing a lower carat weight. Inclusions that are a consideration for round diamonds may be disguised or removed altogether in more specialized cuts. Fancy-shaped diamond 4Cs are also unique in terms of clarity, with different shaped stones adding their own faceting to the mix.