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Inter-Continental Jewelers,
6222 Richmond Ave #570, Houston, TX 77057
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The Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat of a diamond are the four main elements used to assess a diamond’s quality. These 4Cs are universally accepted as the standard method to evaluate the stone’s characteristics and structure.
Anatomy of a Diamond
Understand the various parts of a diamond and how these are affected by the 4cs.
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Cut
Of the 4Cs, cut is the most significant as it enhances a diamond’s sparkle and brings out its beauty.
Color
Color measures the colorlessness of a diamond. The more colorless a diamond, the higher its value and beauty.
Clarity
All diamonds have some imperfections, but eye-clean diamonds with no visible inclusions are highly sought after.
Carat
This refers to a diamond’s weight rather than its size, with higher carat diamonds being more valuable.
Conflict-Free Diamonds
These are diamonds that have been ethically mined with no associations to terror groups or wars.
Diamond Upgrade Program
We offer a 100% lifetime upgrade program for the center diamond for all current customers
Understanding the GIA Report: We offer a 100% lifetime upgrade program for the center diamond for all current customers.find out more
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