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When choosing a diamond earring set, it's important to get an understanding of the four C's.However, what are the four C's and what on earth do they really mean? Here's a short explanation of clarity, cut, color, carat weight and what they mean when you're picking out diamond earrings.1) The Clarity of a Diamond.Out of the four C's this is most likely the toughest for a normal person to differentiate when looking at a diamond earring, but is perhaps the most significant...

Anyone wanting to make an educated purchase of diamond jewelry needs at least a cursory understanding of the Four C's.These are the criteria by which diamonds have been graded, and finally determine their worth.They are Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat weight.What follows is a short description to acquaint diamond shoppers with these vital benchmarks.CARAT WEIGHT - Contrary to popular belief, a massive stone alone doesn't a precious diamond make! While bigger can be better, it is not the only element...