The Four C's

The four C’s are your natural diamond-buying roadmap, helping you weigh beauty, quality and value in one. This straightforward approach guarantees you choose a diamond that shines with the right balance of price and appearance.

CARATCLARITYCOLORCUT
CARAT

Carat weight measures a diamond’s physical weight. Cut determines how well a diamond handles light, directly impacting its brilliance, fire, and sparkle. A precisely cut diamond reflects light back to the eye for maximum brightness, while a poor cut allows light to escape, leaving the diamond looking dull regardless of its size or quality.

CLARITY

Clarity refers to the number, size, and location of natural imperfections within a diamond. Fewer imperfections allow more light to pass through, enhancing sparkle. Because clarity is graded under 10x magnification and no two diamonds are identical, the focus should be on how the diamond appears to the naked eye once set.

COLOR

After cut, color is one of the most noticeable of the 4 Cs. It is graded from D (colorless) to Z (light color), with D–F considered rare and highly valued, while G–J offers a strong balance of appearance and value. As color becomes more visible from K onward, tone becomes a matter of personal preference.

CUT

Cut is the most important factor in a diamond's beauty. It determines how well the diamond reflects light and how much it sparkles. Only Round Brilliant diamonds are scientifically graded for cut, while all other shapes, known as "fancy cuts" (like Oval, Cushion and Radiant), don't receive the same grading.

The Beauty of Every Cut

ASSCHER

ASSCHER

Also called a "square-cut emerald," the Asscher-cut has a hall-of-mirrors effect with soft corners. Think vintage elegance!

CUSHION

CUSHION

With a square to a squarish rectangular shape, a cushion-cut diamond has larger facets, giving it more fire than any other shape.

EMERALD

EMERALD

This shape's long, straight step-cuts create a hall-of-mirrors effect - an effortless, sophisticated statement.

HEART

HEART

As the most romantic shape, the boldly brilliant diamond heart speaks for itself.

MARQUISE

MARQUISE

Thanks to its unique shape, the marquise diamond appears significantly larger than any other cut of the same carat weight.

OVAL

OVAL

This flattering, elongated shape has quickly become a contemporary favorite. We like to call it the "modern round brilliant!"

PEAR

PEAR

A marriage between the marquise and round brillant, this shape is traditional yet unexpected.

PRINCESS

PRINCESS

A modified round brillant cut with a geometric square shape, the princess is modern and contemporary!

RADIANT

RADIANT

Resembling crushed ice, this shape offers effervescent sparkle, hypnotizing all.

ROUND BRILLIANT

ROUND BRILLIANT

Thanks to its unique shape, the marquise diamond appears significantly larger than any other cut of the same carat weight.

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Choosing an engagement ring marks one of life’s most meaningful decisions. At Razny Jewelers, you’ll find engagement rings across every style and price point, from our signature Forever by Razny collection to more accessible designs, or customize your own.

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