4Cs of Diamond Buying

With finer diamonds “nature’s fingerprints,” called inclusions, are not visible to the unaided eye. However, these natural inclusions can impact the diamond’s rarity and value tremendously. We feel it is important that you have an opportunity to view your diamond through a gemscope so that you understand this characteristic and can therefore make an informed decision.

Clarity grades are determined by the number, size, nature, color and location of the characteristics. The smaller and less visible the characteristics, the rarer and more valuable the diamond becomes.

A hand-held magnifier is difficult for the novice to use and does not enable you to clearly examine the diamond. A gemscope is the ideal tool for this purpose. This way inclusions can be evaluated easily and openly and decisions made with confidence.

We encourage you to use our gemscopes to openly and honestly compare the clarity of the diamond you are considering.