What are the 4c standards for diamonds

The standard 4C diamonds are Carat, Clarity, Colour and Cut.
A carat is a unit of quality of a gem. A carat is equal to 0.2 grams or 200 milligrams. A carat is divided into 100 cents and is used for the calculation of smaller gems.
Clarity refers to the inclusions in a diamond. The number, size, shape and color of the inclusions determine the clarity and uniqueness of a diamond.
Color , diamonds are found in almost any naturally occurring color, including gray, white, yellow, green, brown, and pink.
The cutting of diamonds is about symmetry and balance.

The 4C standard for diamonds

Diamond appraisal 4C standard is usually used internationally weight (carat), color and lustre, clarity (transparency), cut standard to measure the pros and demerits of the diamond standard. 4C for short is the first letter of the four measurement projects: CARAT, COLOR, CLARITY, CUT. Diamond 4C standard parameters, the price of the diamond is different, diamond 4C standard will affect the value of the diamond. The color of the diamond has white diamond and color diamond points, for the white diamond, the color of the diamond is closer to the pure white, on its quality is very excellent.

The 4c determining diamonds’ quality

CARAT
A carat (Ct) is a unit, one carat is equal to 0.2 grams or 200 milligrams. A carat is divided into 100 cents, such as 30 cents, 0.3 carats, used for the calculation of smaller gems. Because the density of the stones is essentially the same, the heavier the stones are, the bigger they are.

Weight is an important factor in determining the price of a diamond, and a 2 carat diamond of a certain quality is often more expensive than two 1 carat diamonds of the same quality.

CLARITY
Clarity, as the name suggests, refers to the inclusions within a diamond. They are like natural birthmarks, and the number, size, shape and color of these contents determine the clarity and uniqueness of a diamond.

Diamonds are classified according to the number, size, and location of inclusions，base on the GIA distribution clarity scale from FL(internal flawless = no visible inclusions under a 10x magnifying glass) to I3(have obvious inclusions that are likely to be visible and impact beauty).

COLOUR
There are white diamonds and color diamonds. For white diamonds, the closer the color of the diamond is to pure white, the better its quality is.

Diamond color evaluation and classification is based on the GIA standards, from D(good quality white) to Z(light yellow or brown) in alphabetical order, a total of 23 grading.

CUT
The cutting of diamonds is about symmetry and balance. The cutting standard depends on the standard of the diamond cutter. Cutting is the guarantee of diamond’s beauty.