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Diamonds
Color
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Weight | Shape
Diamond Color
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is interesting to note that diamonds actually come in the widest variety of
colors of any gem material. Most gem quality diamonds however are desired for
their lack of color. In fact, the closer a diamond is to colorless, the more
rare and valuable it is.
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Diamond
Clarity
Diamonds form naturally deep within the Earth under tremendous pressure and
extreme heat, and as a result, most contain internal or external features even
in their polished state called clarity characteristics. Just as no two people
are alike, we all have individual traits, no two diamonds are alike, they have
"fingerprints" or "birthmarks".
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Diamond
Cut
 When the term "cut" is first introduced, most
people think of the diamond's shape. However, "cut" refers to the
diamond's proportions and finish. Cutting is the contribution made by man
transforming the rough diamond crystal into a faceted, polished gem. The
cutter's primary goals are to produce the largest size diamond and achieve the
greatest optical beauty.
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Diamond
Carat
Weight
To Of the 4 C's, Carat Weight is probably one of the most important
considerations with respect to rarity, value, and consumer preference. In
fact, Carat Weight, or how much the diamond weighs is the most significant
value factor in a diamond. Because diamonds by nature are rare, a 2 carat
diamond is actually about 3 times more valuable than a comparable quality 1
carat size.
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Diamond
Shape
Diamonds are cut in many shapes, both modern and traditional. The shape
of a diamond refers to its basic form - oval, round or pear-shaped. Shape is
often confused with the cut, but cut refers to the diamond's ability to
reflect light that creates its fire and brilliance.
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