The 4 C's is a commonly used description for
all parameters that determine the value of a diamond. The 4C's
gather the weight (Carat),
Color, Clarity
and the Cut. The evaluation of
these parameters is done by grading labs all over the world.
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A list of downloadable WTOCD articles is
available, besides references to articles of WTOCD published by
third parties.
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