Understand the 4Cs of Diamonds

When it comes to selling diamonds, it’s very important to have a good foundation on what factors affect a diamond’s second-hand value.

Diamonds are graded by their cut, clarity, color, and carat weight; these are known as the 4Cs. These four different aspects of a diamond are what determine its monetary value in the current market. It’s crucial to sell your diamonds to a diamond buyer who has a complete understanding of the 4Cs and knows how to grade accurately.

At Ayan Jewelry, we use the 4Cs grading scale on each and every diamond to determine the exact market value and accurately appraise the diamond.

If you’re thinking about selling your diamond, whether it’s a loose round diamond or a large collection of estate diamond jewelry, learning about this grading process will allow you to feel more confident in the process. Let’s dive deeper into the 4C’s and see how these different characteristics of a diamond affect its value.

1. Cut: The cut of a diamond refers to the shape and structure of a diamond and is graded on such. Cut quality is the factor that fuels a diamond’s fire, sparkle, and brilliance. The allure and beauty of a particular diamond depend more on cut quality than anything else. An excellent-cut round diamond is going to sparkle and disperse light much better than a poor-cut round diamond.Ayan Jewelry has a foundational belief that cut is one of if not the most important factors of a diamond. We closely evaluate the cut of each diamond and apply an expert opinion on value based on the cut of the diamond. If your diamond is well-proportioned and cut in a popular shape, you can expect a much higher payment for it compared to a poor cut stone or shape that is not in demand.
2. Clarity: Clarity refers to how free a diamond is of inclusions and blemishes. The clarity of a diamond is based on the size, location, visibility, and number of inclusions or blemishes. Internal and surface-reaching characteristics are called inclusions. External features are called blemishes. Precise clarity grading is the secret to accurately evaluating a diamond.It’s essential when buying a diamond to secure an accurate assessment. The fewer inclusions a diamond has the more valuable it is as inclusions take away the beauty of a diamond. There are 11 different clarity grades standardized by GIA that Ayan Jewelry closely follows and grades each diamond. It is a simple rule, the higher the clarity the higher the value of the diamond. Ayan Jewelry has expert gemologists on site who accurately grade each diamond in order to assess the true value.
3. Color: Color in diamonds in fact refers to the lack of color. The GIA standardized grading scale ranges from D-Z. A D color diamond is completely colorless to the naked eye and the highest quality you can achieve, while a Z color diamond is very yellow or brown and the lowest quality you can achieve.Ayan Jewelry expertly grades each diamond on the color scale with precision. If you bring in a colorless diamond (D, E, F) it will command a much higher premium than if you were to bring in a light color diamond (X, Y, Z). When you bring your diamond to sell to Ayan Jewelry, we’ll assess its color grade accurately and pinpoint a true market value based on the color of the diamond.
4. Carat Weight: Carat measures the weight of the diamond, not size. A metric carat is defined as 200 milligrams. Each carat is subdivided into 100 points, allowing for measurement to the hundredth decimal place. The larger the carat weight of a diamond the more valuable it is in general.However, weight is not the end all characteristic of a diamond’s value. Very often if you bring a high clarity and low color two-carat diamond it will be worth more than a low-quality three-carat diamond. At Ayan Jewelry, we use precise scales to accurately measure the carat weight of each diamond. We specialize in buying large diamonds over two carats and pay high premiums for such. Carat weight is a very important factor to consider when selling your diamond.

Why Should You Sell Your Diamond To Ayan Jewelry in Atlanta?

Ayan Jewelry is the leading buyer of loose diamond and diamond jewelry in the Atlanta area! We have expert GIA gemologists on hand who are certified in grading diamonds. You can rest assured that each and every transaction of a diamond will go through a rigorous grading process based on the 4C’s.

It’s important you sell your diamonds to a buyer who understands the science of a diamond, as they are more able to offer higher premiums for your diamonds versus a buyer who is not experienced. Ayan buys all sizes, shapes, and qualities of diamonds. We are constantly trading diamonds every day which allows us to offer the highest payments for your diamonds due to our large volume of trading. We offer immediate payment and a personalized white-glove experience when you come to sell.