| Determining the value of a diamond has more to | | | | about is a diamonds perceived value, based on |
| it than just carat, cut, color and clarity. When | | | | story, uniqueness, and use. |
| determining the value of a diamond, the | | | | A Diamond Story |
| gemstone's story can affect its price just as | | | | When you start getting above common |
| much as grading. As gems go, diamonds are the | | | | gemstones and considering certified, quality |
| undisputed value king. The perception and | | | | diamonds, the story has much to do with the |
| mystery of a stone's history has as much to do | | | | perceived value of the gemstone. The story |
| with it's price in some cases. Does your diamond | | | | behind the diamonds discovery and how it came |
| have a story to tell? If it does you might find that | | | | to be viewed in your jewelry designer's hands has |
| this story increases the price value of the | | | | a good deal to do with it's desirability. What were |
| gemstone and also your perceived value. | | | | the conditions of the diamond discovery? Where |
| The Four C's Of Diamond Value: | | | | was the mine that it was discovered? Is it an |
| - Carat | | | | irradiated gemstone? Who was the expert who |
| - Cut | | | | cut the stone and what were his or her original |
| - Color | | | | intentions? In some cases, expensive diamonds |
| - Clarity | | | | have theft records or were in the possession of |
| No discussion of diamond value can leave out the | | | | famous people before it came to its current |
| 4Cs of diamonds and we will cover them briefly | | | | location. All of these factors can make a |
| here. Each of the four features of a gemstone, | | | | gemstone more interesting and more valuable. |
| can dramatically affect its quality and price. The | | | | There is no need to disregard the commonly held |
| size of the gem, the beauty and brilliance of it's | | | | advice on determining a diamonds value using the |
| cut and clarity, and the unique color clarity that | | | | 4Cs, but when you are considering your next |
| can be achieved all can influence how rare and | | | | purchase, you would do well to inquire into the |
| desirable a diamond is. That being said, information | | | | history of your considered gemstone. You might |
| on the 4Cs has been discussed by jewelry | | | | discover a valuable story along with the purchase |
| experts many times over. What is less talked | | | | of your next loose diamond jewelry piece. |