Choosing a Round Diamond
At Washington Diamond, we pride ourselves on placing quality first. All of our loose diamonds carry a GIA certificate to ensure consistent and reliable grading for every stone.
Before choosing a diamond, it is important to have an understand of The Four C’s; Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Weight.
Why Do Grades Matter?
Each of the four C’s can dramatically impact the price and appearance of a diamond. Lower tier labs sometimes offer inflated grades – for a customer, this means paying more for a diamond which is of a lower quality that the certificate states. This is why we only use the GIA to certify our diamonds.
Without a fantastic cut, a diamond cannot exhibit their famous fire, brilliance and scintillation. Without a good clarity grade, unsightly inclusions can diminish sparkle and light return. A low color grade can create a murky, yellow hue across the stone.
Diamonds are a stunning reminder of the beauty of nature and the skill of man. It is the masterful work of a diamond cutter that unleashes the life and magic of a natural diamond – this is why a good cut and diamond grades issued by skilled gemmologists are so important.
Our Advice
Each customer is working to their own unique brief, both in terms of quality desires and budget. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to choosing a diamond, but it our experiences the top choices are:
Color: F, G, H
Cut: GIA Excellent, GIA Very Good
Clarity: VS2, VS1, VVS2
Learn More About The Four C's
