Welcome to DiamondOction.com's Diamond Education Class. Before you begin
shopping for your diamond, you should learn a few things about diamonds, such as where they come from and what makes
them valuable. When you reach the end of this course, you will know the values of the Four-C's and how
jewelers use this to grade diamonds.
The
cut describes a diamond's light
performance, dimensions and
finish. Shape refers to the
overall outline of the diamond
when viewed from the top. Round is
far and away the most popular
diamond shape, followed by squared
shapes such as princess, Asscher,
and emerald.
The weight of a diamond is
measured in carats. Since larger
diamonds are more rare than
smaller diamonds, diamond value
tends to rise exponentially with
carat weight. Read more about
carat weight and learn how to
balance diamond quality with the
size of your diamond.
The
most important step in choosing a
diamond is reviewing the diamond
certificate, referred to by
diamond grading labs as a grading
report. A grading report documents
the characteristics of a diamond,
like the four Cs. Before
purchasing a diamond, review a
copy of its grading report, as
this is proof that it has
undergone an unbiased,
professional examination. Learn
more about the diamond grading
report.
Many people think diamonds are
indestructible, but they do
require care. Read how to keep
your diamond sparkling, and
securely set in your ring.
