Your Diamond Education Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but
arming yourself with a complete knowledge of the characteristics
of diamonds will be your best friend as you begin the hunt for
the diamond ring. By reading this guide completely, taking notes
as necessary and highlighting important points, you will be in a
position to save potentially hundreds, if not thousands, of
pounds of your hard earned money through careful diamond
selection, finding a trusted diamond merchant and negotiating
for a great deal. The 4 Cs and 3 Others Perhaps the most well
known characteristics of diamonds (aside from their toughness)
are the “4Cs”. These are: I also believe that there are three
other Cs which could be added. - Certification (from independent
gemological laboratory) - Choice (of merchant) - Conflict
(diamonds) The following sections will give a thorough
explanation of each of the Cs. The cut of a diamond refers to
the way in which it is angled and proportioned. The cut is
arguably the most important of the 4