In the past, traditional and plain gold jewelry was preferred, but recently, single stones, namely diamonds, are preferred. However, it is necessary to be very careful when buying a single stone; because buying a diamond is not easy at all. So how can you understand the quality of a diamond? In fact, knowing the 4C rule and a few things about the certificate allows you to make a quality and profitable purchase. So what is this 4C rule? Cut, Carat, Clarity, Color. Here are the things you should definitely pay attention to when buying a diamond. Color: Diamonds appear to be colorless, but they have color tones. The value of a diamond can be understood from its color. Those above J in the color range between D and Z are of sufficient whiteness. In other words, diamonds above J are of the desired and reasonable whiteness. The color ranges in diamonds are expressed with the following letters:
D - E - F: Perfect white
G - H: Full white
I - J: White with a very slight yellowish tinge
K and later: Yellow
Clarity: Clarity in diamonds is very important. Also, if a diamond has few traces, it is very valuable. Clarity above SI is reasonable and valuable. The clarity range in diamonds is expressed by the following letters:
FL – IF: Completely spotless
VVS1 – VVS2: Very small spots that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
VS1 – VS2: Very small spots that are not visible to the eye
SI1 – SI2: Small spots that are not visible to the naked eye
I1 – I2 – I3: Visible stains are present
Carat: Carat is a unit of weight measurement. When the carat of a diamond increases, its price also increases. For diamonds received for a marriage proposal, a weight of 0.20 Ct. and above is recommended. Cut: One of the situations where handicraft gains importance in diamonds is cutting. A good cut means that the spark, shine and brilliance are good. You can move the diamond with your hand to understand the cut and the situations it supports.