Each of the four c s carat weight cut color clarity is accompanied by a diamond chart illustrating the differences between grades.
Diamond color clarity cut chart.
In step cut shapes such as emerald cut and asscher cut diamonds the shallow pavilion and open table accentuate the clarity of the stone and can make characteristics more easily visible.
G h as opposed to a specific grade the diamond is not certified by gia.
For white colorless diamonds the diamond color grade is determined based on the absence of color.
An fl diamond has no imperfections even when magnified 10x by a professional.
The importance of diamond clarity is affected by the other diamond qualities such as shape and size.
Carat color cut and clarity working together.
While flawless and colorless diamonds are extremely rare cut determines a diamond s true value.
So the larger the diamond you buy the higher the color and clarity grades you should look for.
But out of diamond cut clarity color and carat color is the easiest of the diamond 4 cs for shoppers to evaluate on their own.
Fl or flawless is the highest grade for clarity.
Diamond color also has a big impact on a diamond s look and value.
If while shopping for a diamond you are ever given a color range e g.
Here you will learn how gia diamond grades are established and how those grades affect the diamond s price.
The larger the carat the more obvious the other qualities become.
A lower color diamond with a higher cut grade will have more sparkle and visual appeal than a higher color diamond with a lower cut grade.