ABC of brilliants
In selecting a brilliant, the rarity, value and beauty is determined by the four factors, called the 4C's: Carat Weight, Colour, Clarity and Cut (proportions & finish). We would like to present these four crucial features strongly influencing its price.
Cut
BrilliantMarquisePearHeartOvalEmeraldPrincess Cut
Carat
1ct = 0,2 gr
Clarity
| IF | Flawless brilliant. Shows no inclusions or blemishes of any sort under 10x magnification. |
| VVS I, VVS II | Very, very small inclusions, very difficult to notice under 10x magnification. |
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VS I, VS II |
Very small inclusions, difficult to notice under 10x magnification. |
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SI I, SI II |
Small inclusions, noticeable only under 10x magnification, not noticeable with the naked eye. |
| P I | Bigger inclusion, easy to notice under 10x magnification, difficult to notice with the naked eye. |
| P II | Big inclusions, easy to notice with the naked eye, not affecting brilliance. |
| P III | Big inclusions, easy to notice with the naked eye, affecting brilliance. |
Colour
D - F G - J K - M N - R S - Z
| D-F | colourless |
| G-J | near colourless |
| K-M | slightly tinted, very light yellow |
| N-R | light yellow |
| S-Z | yellow |
