Diamonds are forever and one of the most well-known used criteria to evaluate diamonds is the method of using the ‘4 C’s. This stands for Color, Cut, Clarity, and Carat Weight. .The Four C’s was developed by the GIA because at the time there was no clear way to globally describe the quality of a Diamond. These criteria are used by industry professionals to establish the value of a diamond. In the following article by Kurt Howard, he explains in detail What are the 4Cs of a diamond, especially when it comes to diamond grading? The Easy Guide to the Four C's of Diamond Jewelry If you have ever gone shopping for jewelry, diamond jewelry, in particular, you have most likely been told about the four C’s of diamonds. But what does it all really mean and how can you be sure you are actually getting what you want? To help you through the struggles of buying diamond jewelry we have laid out all four of the factors in an easy to understand guide below. See full post here: This concludes our article on understanding the 4 C’s of diamond quality. If you have any doubt or confusion about a diamond that you are considering buying, make sure to consult your jeweler and use Four C’s guide to purchasing a beautiful, high-quality diamond! If you are looking to purchase Diamond jewelry take a look at Van Scoy Diamonds.