A diamond's size is measured in carat weight
a carat = 0.2 gram
each carat is equal to 100 points.
A .75 carat diamond is the same as a
75-point diamond or a 3/4 carat stone.
Diamonds of equal size
vary in value, depending on their qualities
of clarity, cut and color.
CLARITY
The greater a diamond's
clarity, the more brilliant, valuable and rare
All diamonds contain
identifying characteristics known as inclusions and under a microscope
may look like tiny crystals, clouds or feathers .
Diamonds with miniscule
inclusions are graded as
V V Si 1 or
V V Si 2.
COLOR
Diamonds Are Graded
By Color,
Starting At D
Fiore Jewelers Handles
Only Those Diamonds Graded
D Through K.
One should compare diamonds
side by side
with a jeweler using
a microscope or loupe.
CUT
Mother Nature determines
a diamond's clarity,
carat weight and color
the hand of a master craftsperson is necessary to
release
its fire, sparkle and beauty.
In a classic cut,
each of the 58 facets
are aligned in an exact
relationship to the others
achieving maximum beauty.
