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Use the “4 Cs” to Judge a Diamond

Determining the quality of a diamond is based on the 4 Cs:

1 – Carat

2 – Colour

3 – Cut

4 – Clarity

1 – its weight is measured in Carats.  For a barometer, 1 Carat = 0.20 grams

2 – the whiter the diamond the higher the value; the pinnacle is totally colourless and transparent

3 – cutting a diamond enhances its sparkle and brilliance. Of the 4 Cs, Cut is the only one that’s influenced by the human hand

4 – a diamond’s clarity is determined by how many “inclusions” it contains, a spot or spec within the stone that got stuck during the millions of years it took nature to form it.

That’s why a black diamond is funny,
it’s just one giant inclusion.

One of my bracelets came with a little book, that’s where these graphics are coming from.

Possible shapes to cut a diamond into.

Please never a heart, so gaudy.

Piece it all together, and it’s like another language:

 A 2.75 cts E VVS Ashoka diamond


Although I’m very non-materialistic, I do have a weakness for jewellery.

Remember when I had an “Official Gemologist of The Canadian Explorer”? Haha. Meet him here, and see what 30 carats of diamonds looks like.

 

 

Texting with Keri #3

Computer nerd humour.

I’m grey.

A night-in that involves drinks and rearranging furniture is the most fun. And such a girl thing to do. Helped my friend re-do her entire living room in the summer. Next up is mine.

I’m green. That’s the first text he’s sent, ever. And he told me, probably his last.

“good”

HAHA

Blog tag = Texting with Keri