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When it comes to choosing and buying your ideal diamond, it’s absolutely critical that you consider the four Cs of diamonds: cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. It’s these pillars that your choice should be based upon. The market for diamond rings, necklaces, and earrings is fairly substantial, and you’ll undoubtedly encounter tons of options and styles no matter where you look. 

However, regardless of where you go looking, if you want an expensive diamond that shines brightly and makes a statement or even something that evokes more sentimental value, then knowing the difference between the 4 C’s of diamonds is incredibly important. 

The 4 C’s Of Diamonds 

1. Diamond Cut

There is a standard cut grading system that has five grades, from excellent to poor. The grade represents the quality of the diamond’s proportion and takes into consideration other aspects such as angles, brilliance, and finishing details. 

2. Diamond Color 

Diamond color refers to how colorless a diamond is. This grading system goes from D to Z, with a D grade representing no color and a Z grade representing a yellow tint. Everyone has a color preference, so make sure you understand this system and which letter grades represent which shades. 

3. Diamond Clarity 

Clarity refers to the degree to which a diamond is free of any flaws or imperfections. The rating system for clarity begins with FL, meaning flawless, and works its way across to I2 (Inclusions 2). 

4. Diamond Carat

The carat is how much the diamond weighs, not the actual size of the diamond. If you want something that’s shiny, but you’re looking for a diamond that is more budget-friendly, opting in for a fancy cut with a lower carat could be a solution for you. Popular carat weights include 1/2 ct., 3/4 ct., and 1 ct. 

The Most Important C When Buying A Diamond

When you’re buying a diamond, professionals in the jewelry and diamond industry will commonly tell you that the most important “C” to consider is the cut. This determines how much light reflects off the surface of your diamond, and often directly affects how others may perceive the level of shine, and therefore quality. 

A well-cut diamond will appear brighter than one that is poorly cut even if they both share many other, similar qualities. Also, different shapes tend to produce different characteristics so it’s important to know what shape you want before shopping for your diamond. 

How To Choose A Diamond

Choosing the perfect diamond can be an overwhelming task. With so many options, it’s difficult to know where to start. Choosing a diamond starts with determining what shape you like best and the ideal carat weight. 

• Choosing The Diamond Shape

There are many different types of diamonds such as round shaped or princess cut, so when it comes to buying the best diamond it’s good to think about which type will fit in best with your personality and preference before making a decision about which one fits best into your budget. 

• Determining Carat Weight

If you have a 1.5 ct diamond with a poor cut and clarity, it will not look as nice as a flawless 1.0 ct. diamond. The best tip is not to get caught up in the carat weight but to choose a diamond that has an excellent or ideal cut instead. 

• Identify The Kind Of Diamond For Your Budget

Based on the diamond shape and minimum carat size, you can start to factor in clarity, color, and cut. Start with the highest quality in clarity, color, and cut and if the price is out of your budget range, you can start making some compromises. 

Grunberger Diamonds

If you’re looking for the ultimate guide to diamond color and clarity, contact our team at Grunberger Diamonds today.

Shopping for a diamond is exciting, but it can also be stressful. So we hope by explaining the diamond 4 C chart, you are better able to select your ideal jewelry that fits your preferences and budget. Browse our site to learn more about our services, request a quote, and open an account so you can unlock access to our exceptional inventory. 

At Grunberger Diamonds, we guarantee an unmatched level of precision. All of our stones meet stringent sourcing, cutting, and sorting criteria. Members of the Responsible Jewellery Council are frequently audited to ensure compliance with ethical standards, transparency and traceability. Grunberger Diamonds has consistently and successfully proven that our supply chain remains committed to open manufacturing standards. 

Here’s an overview of what you can expect from us:

Sourcing

We purchase very specific types of rough from a select group of suppliers we’ve had a relationship with for decades. This helps us know exactly what we are buying, virtually eliminating any chance that foreign or unnatural products enter our system. All of our rough come from guaranteed conflict-free sources that are in full compliance with the Kimberley Process.

Cutting

Our company is vertically integrated, meaning we do not rely on outside sources or companies through production. Unlike many other melee diamond manufacturers, we inspect, cut, and polish each stone with the same precision, all under one roof.

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As one of the first manufacturers of Ideal Cut melee with Hearts and Arrows, the Grunberger Precision Cut ® was created with the desire to bring out the best in what a diamond has to offer. The perfect homogeneity and reliability of our cut maximizes the brilliance within all jewelry pieces.

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Sourcing

Once out of production, an inspection team sorts our stones into more than 40 qualities. They are then shipped to our headquarters in Antwerp Belgium, where they undergo another rigorous quality control process.  Sorting teams working at our sales offices in the U.S. and Japan reinspect every single stone before we finally send them out to our clients worldwide.

Precision and consistency remain the core values encompassing Grunberger Diamonds. Over 75 years, we have grown from a small outlet in Antwerp to a global firm maintaining the highest quality in sourcing, cutting, and sales of our products. We pride ourselves on being a company that operates at the highest ethical levels in the industry and standing at the forefront of providing top quality products and service to our clients.

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Hi there,

As a fourth generation partner at Grunberger Diamonds, I want to share my thoughts on where I see our industry shifting to meet the demands of today’s luxury consumers.

The June issue of Rapaport Magazine, “Spotlight on Gen Z,” did a great job highlighting changes the diamond industry must make to compete with other luxury sellers. A key takeaway from the issue: authenticity, transparency, and integrity are major factors in the buying compass among young people. For Gen Z-ers, 66% root their buying decisions in the quality of the brand along with 85% weighing heavily the authenticity. Ultimately , when it comes to diamond jewelry, the product, brand, and team all must authentic.

From our humble beginnings in Antwerp, Belgium, we’ve always stayed true to our roots. Our guarantee is authentic diamonds and through our vertical integration, our standards of quality, sourcing, and service have and will always remain at the highest level.

For John Sorich (@JohnnyOro), authenticity is at the heart of his stunning creations. We love the way he incorporates our Melee diamonds into his pieces:

We love seeing all the incredible products our diamonds become a part of — so don’t hesitate to tag us on Instagram or Facebook with your latest goods!

Sincerely,

Daniel Grunberger

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