Buying a diamond is a very personal experience. Diamonds can be bought to signify love, significant accomplishments, milestones in your life or that of a gift's recipient. Unlike when you buy clothing, electronics, or cars, the features of a diamond may not seem quite so obvious to you. We would like to change that. The more you know about your diamond jewellery, the more confident you will feel when making your diamond jewellery selection. Take a moment to learn more about the 4Cs and find out how they play an important role in making your diamond jewellery unique.
DIAMOND CARAT
Carat refers to the unit of measurement which is used to weigh diamonds. Often, this is the most obvious visual element when we compare diamonds.
DIAMOND SHAPE
The shape of a diamond is its geometric outline. What’s the difference between a fancy shape and a round? Find out which shapes potentially favour your unique style best.
DIAMOND CLARITY
Clarity refers to the natural imperfections and tiny inclusions which may be visible in a diamond. Diamonds with none, or only a small amount of these, are judged to be the most rare and valuable.
DIAMOND COLOUR
Colour describes a diamond's natural colour or absence of visible internal colour, in relation to the GIA grading scale. The more "colourless" the diamond, the more rare and valuable it is. The colour grade of the diamond in each piece is shown on its product page.
DIAMOND CUT
Cut describes a diamond's reflective qualities, as well as its symmetry and facets. A diamond's cut directly relates to its radiance and charm.
DIAMOND CERTIFICATE
A grading report (often called a diamond certificate) is an expert assessment from an independent laboratory such as IGI or GIA. Gemologists, using special equipment, measure the dimensions and weight of the diamond and grade its cut, colour and clarity. Where a piece comes with an independent grading report, this is stated on its product page, and the report is supplied with your jewellery. Every piece also comes with a Sunshine Diamonds valuation certificate.