Diamond Education — The 4Cs

Often considered the most important of the Four Cs, cut refers to the balance of a diamond’s proportions, symmetry, and polish — not simply its shape. The quality of the cut determines how light reflects through the stone, creating its brilliance, fire, and sparkle.

At Amiré, our round brilliant diamonds are selected with Excellent cut grading, while our fancy shape diamonds are carefully chosen for exceptional polish and symmetry to ensure outstanding beauty and light performance.

Colour refers to the natural tint present within a diamond, not the flashes of light and sparkle it reflects. Diamonds are graded on a scale from D (Colourless) to Z (Light Yellow), with colourless diamonds being the rarest and most valuable.

At Amiré, we work with D–F colour diamonds to ensure exceptional brightness, purity, and a beautifully luminous appearance in every piece.

Clarity refers to the natural internal characteristics, known as inclusions, found within a diamond. These are formed during the diamond growing process and can vary in size, placement, and visibility. The fewer visible inclusions a diamond has, the higher its clarity grade and overall rarity.

At Amiré, we work with diamonds ranging from VS2 to VVS1+ clarity, carefully selecting stones that offer exceptional beauty, brilliance, and quality while maintaining a refined balance between luxury and value.

Carat refers to a diamond’s weight, with one carat equal to 200 milligrams. Larger carat diamonds are naturally rarer, making them more valuable and highly sought after.

While carat influences a diamond’s size and presence, true beauty also depends on the balance of the other Four Cs — cut, colour, and clarity. At Amiré, we focus on selecting diamonds with exceptional proportions and balance to ensure a refined and elegant appearance.