Want to know your diamond's worth? Here are the 4 Cs of Diamonds

Here’s an easy way to understand diamond value. “The 4 Cs of Diamonds” is how we like to call it in the industry. The 4 Cs are:

1. Cut - refers to your diamond’s general look. Simply look at the finish, see if the diamond catches the eye and if it flashes in the light.
2. Clarity – Most diamonds have flaws and inner flaws. How visible these flaws are? That’s what determines clarity. Clarity describes the purity of the diamond when F stands for flawless, IF for Internally Flawless and then VS for Very Slightly or S for Slightly, when obvious inclusions are marked by an I for Included.
3. Color – a fine diamond shouldn’t have any color to it. Colorless diamonds are extremely valued since they allow the most refraction of light. The range starts from colorless and goes up to yellow.
4. Carat – is the weight of the diamond, subdivided by 100 points.

Every one of these factors can change the value of your stone. People tend to think that Clarity is the most important character in a diamond, but it is the color and cut that make a diamond truly unique.

At Global Gold & Silver, we have a unique diamond buying and selling Approach:

• We are located in the Diamond District of Manhattan, on 47th Street, where the largest dealers in the world trade. This allows us to shop your diamond to the highest bidder, and ensure you the highest possible payout for your diamonds.
• We itemize your diamond with a free verbal appraisal, what we are willing to pay you for it and a cash offer.

As you can see, we make selling your diamonds a painless process. if you have any questions about selling your jewelry, please don’t hesitate to call us (800-610-9425)