Carat
The carat is a measurement of how much the diamond weighs. Each carat is divided into 100 ‘points’ so, if a diamond weighs 0.75 carats it is referred to as a “seventy-five pointer.”
With color, clarity, and cut being equal, larger diamonds are more costly as they are rare. Two diamonds of the same carat weight may differ in value and cost depending on the other aspects of the diamond’s grade: color, clarity, and cut.
Cut
The cut of a diamond refers to combination of the diamond’s proportions, polish, and symmetry. Cut grades range from poor to ideal, but only round brilliant diamonds receive a cut grade. All other diamond shapes receive a grade based on polish and symmetry. The cut of a diamond is what creates the fire and scintillation that we love so much! Expert diamond cutters cut diamonds to specific proportions in order to maximize light return to your eye.
The diamond’s cut and shape are not the same. A diamond’s shape is the outline of the diamond when looking at it from the top down.
Vow carries the below diamond shapes:
Round Brilliant
Oval Cut
Cushion Cut
Emerald Cut
Asscher Cut
Pear Cut
Princess Cut
Marquise Cut
Radiant Cut
Color:
GIA grades diamonds on a color scale from D-Z. Vow only sells diamonds that fall within the D-I color range, ensuring that our diamonds do not have noticeable color.
Clarity:
GIA defines diamond clarity as the absence of inclusions and blemishes. All Vow diamonds are eye-clean, meaning that no inclusions or blemishes will be visible to your naked eye. We only carry diamonds that are Very Slightly Included or better, so you can be sure that your diamond is of high quality.
To talk to a member of our team and to learn more about the 4C’s, you can schedule an appointment with us by emailing us at hey@kinnstudio.com.
