Color, Cut, Clarity and Confidence:
The Foundation of a DePrisco Diamond
CUT: Regardless of the shape of a diamond (Round, Marquise etc.)the cut or make of a diamond gives the diamond its life. Without a good
cut, the color and clarity makes little difference to the beauty of the gem.
COLOR: The color refers to the tinting or lack thereof in the diamond.
The more colorless the diamond the rarer the gem. Rarity causes a D
color diamond to be far more expensive then an I color. In choosing the
diamond it is best to view several diamonds of different colors to see
what color best suits your needs.
CLARITY: Refers to the size and visibility of the inclusions (or
imperfections) in a diamond. As with color, high clarity is a rarity. In a
diamond with a grade of SI1 or higher the inclusion cannot be seen
without the aid of lOx magnification.
CARAT: Refers to the actual weight of the diamond not its visual size.
Pricing is affected by weight and is not linear (e.g., a 1/2ct is not half
as expensive as a one carat).
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