Mar 14, 2013 · The prospect of purchasing a diamond may seem daunting, but through GIA, an unbiased authority on diamonds, you have several handy resources to help you select the highest quality diamond. First up, an overview of the 4Cs: Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat Weight.

The GIA Diamond Grading Report. This report uses the universally accepted GIA standards to determine a natural diamond’s shape, color, clarity, cut and carat weight – as well as proportions, finish and treatments. It also includes a plotted diagram which maps your diamond, identifying its unique characteristics. The GIA Diamond Origin Report.

Aug 13, 2015 · GIA diamond grading reports list a diamond’s clarity grade and also provide a clarity chart – known as the official GIA Diamond Clarity Scale – depicting the eleven clarity grades for natural diamond within the diamond clarity scale.

Feb 11, 2013 · Here is a printable diamond buying guide designed to help anyone shopping for a diamond understand the 4Cs of Diamond Quality; Color, Clarity, Cut and carat weight. Print this handy guide and take it with you wherever you need to …

Jul 8, 2015 · In this post, you can learn about and download the official GIA Color Scale, work with an interactive diamond color chart to see the relationship between grades and colors, and watch a useful GIA Diamond Color Grading video to see how GIA evaluates diamond color.

Diamond Clarity Grading. Viewed with 10x magnification under standard conditions, multiple graders independently evaluate each diamond. First addressing any clarity enhancements or surface coatings, they document the diamond’s clarity, polish, and symmetry, while plotting the clarity characteristics on the diagram most representative of the ...

As creator of the 4Cs and the International Diamond Grading System,™ GIA is the global authority and trusted source for unbiased diamond quality assessment. This guide is devoted to helping you choose both well and wisely when shopping for a diamond.

The GIA Diamond Grading Report. This report uses the universally accepted GIA standards to determine a natural diamond’s shape, color, clarity, cut and carat weight – as well as proportions, finish and treatments. It also includes a plotted diagram which maps your diamond, identifying its unique characteristics. The GIA Diamond Origin Report.

GIA’s diamond grading provides the consistent and unbiased results that the global diamond industry and diamond customers trust. Without strict standards, the characteristics, quality and value of a diamond would be left open to interpretation.

The clarity of a diamond is based on the size, location, visibility and number of inclusions or blemishes. Internal and surface reaching characteristics are called inclusions. External features are called blemishes. Precise clarity grading is the secret to accurately evaluating a diamond.