The Gold Corner - Where Heirlooms Begin

The 4C's of Diamonds
Cut The brilliance of your diamond comes from the way it reflects light through its many faceted surfaces. Its value and beauty come from reflecting the maximum amount of light possible. There are eight popular ways that diamonds are cut. Click here for the details.

Color A diamond's value increases dramatically with each level of color quality. Although many diamonds appear to be colorless, most contain tints of yellow or brown in varying degrees. Click here for the details.

Clarity With powerful magnification, you can find microscopic crystals or minerals (called "inclusions") inside almost every diamond, giving each diamond its own unique personality. The size and number of inclusions affect the value of the diamond, especially if they interfere with the light passing through it. Even though minute inclusions can reduce the cost of a diamond, they do not mar its beauty. Click here for the details.

Carat Size is the most visible factor that determines the value of a diamond simply because larger stones are rarer than smaller ones. A diamond's size is established by measuring its weight in "carats". Each carat contains 100 "points" so you can describe a diamond as either 150-point or a 1.5 carat diamond. Click here for the details.

The 4C's of Diamonds