We often think of a diamond cut as shape (round, heart, etc) but a diamond cut grade is really about how well a diamond's facets interact with light. A diamond’s cut is crucial to the stones final beauty and value.

Diamond clarity refers to the absence of inclusions and blemishes. Evaluating diamond clarity involves determining the number, size, relief, nature and position of these characteristics, as well as how these affect the overall appearance of the stone.

The diamond color evaluation of most gem-quality diamonds is based on the absence of color. A chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond has no hue, like a drop of pure water, and consequently, a higher value.

Diamond carat weight is the measurement of how much a diamond weighs. A metric “carat” is defined as 200 milligrams. Each carat can be subdivided into 100 “points”. This allows precise measurements to the hundredth decimal place.