Increase your knowledge before you shop. Our online educational guide will help you understand diamond terminology and help guide you during your selection process.

The key features of a diamond (the 4 C's) help classify the value of a diamond. Every diamond's price, rarity and beauty are determined by the combination of cut, color, clarity and carat weight. Learn before you shop and understand the values of this precious item that you are buying.

When choosing a diamond consider all the C's. Rank their importance to you and also consider your budget. If this is a gift, maybe the recipient has dropped hints as to what shape or size they desire. Find a balance between all of the characteristics of the stone. And keep in mind that the setting or mounting you choose for this stone will also enhance its beauty and the way it is displayed.  Please contact us at Dynamic Designs Jewelry or call 425-827-7722 so that we may answer any questions you may have and assist you in selecting the perfect  diamond. 

Carat Weight Carat-Weight – Bigger is Bigger – not necessarily better. This is the weight of the diamond measured in carats. One carat is divided into 100 "points", so a diamond of 75 points weighs .75 carats. Carat-weight is the easiest of the 4C’s to determine. But two diamonds of equal weight can have very unequal value, depending on their cut, color and clarity. Fine quality can be found in diamonds of all shapes and sizes. And a fine quality diamond is a little extra weight she’d be pleased to put on!     Clarity Clarity – A rarity. To determine a diamond’s clarity it is viewed under 10-power magnification by a trained eye. Most diamonds contain very tiny natural birthmarks known as inclusions. The fewer and smaller the inclusions, the less likely it is to interfere with the passage of light through the diamond and the more beautiful the diamond will be.   Color Color – Good color is no color. Diamonds are found with a range of colors, from faint yellow or brown through to rare pinks, blues, greens and other colors known as fancies.   Cut Cut – Many people confuse cut with the shape of a diamond. Diamonds are cut into a number of shapes, depending on the nature of the rough stone. When cut to good proportions, the diamond is better able to reflect light, creating more scintillation, more sparkle.   Care Diamonds are the hardest substance, but they do require care. Learn how to keep your diamond safely set and secure in your Fine Jewelry.     What are conflict diamonds? click here to learn more:  DiamondFacts.org        Certification When purchasing a diamond whether via website or in a retail store, you are purchasing a look, a dream, a lifetime of enjoyment. What you see is not exactly what you will get. The average consumer does not have the ability to determine the exact color, clarity, cut grading, carat weight or whether the diamond has been treated or color enhanced. This is where the Master IJO Jeweler and diamond Certificate play a major role in helping you determine the "unseen" conditions that impact the look, value and longevity of the diamond you buy.