Selection Criteria

If it's been a while since you've bought a diamond, or perhaps this is the first time, it's important to have the necessary information to make an educated purchase. Use the "5 C's" of diamond selection to guide you through this very special purchase. There are many factors that affect the quality and beauty of a diamond. these are most often referred to as the Four C's:

• Cut,
• Color,
• Clarity, and
• Carat Weight.

At Marci Jewelry, we also take into consideration the 5th C:

• Cost

Each of these C's plays a part in what makes a diamond beautiful. In order to fully comprehend the roles each of the C's take, it is important to define the terminology. The best way to do this is to use the most trusted scale among diamond professionals, that of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). As the top gemological laboratory in the world, GIA certifies diamonds with the utmost scrutiny. Their diamond reports detail the four C's based on grading scales that make it possible to compare individual diamonds.

All of these variables when combined to meet your needs, ensure maximum value which is the most important aspect of selected your diamond purchase.