Diamond is a gem that people have been popular for a long time from the past to the present. Due to its beauty and rarity, there is also a unique feature that is different from gemstones. The "hardness scale" of diamond is the hardest on a scale of 10 on the Mohs scale and has a beautiful sparkle. Make it popular to make jewelry. Trading in diamonds depends on the popularity and satisfaction of buyers. By choosing to buy diamonds, the 4Cs principle is used in valuation. It includes Carat, Color, Clarity and Cut.
Carat is the unit of measurement for the weight of a diamond. The weight of the diamond affects the price. The heavier the diamond, the higher the price. A diamond weight of 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams, which most Thais prefer to call the weight of a diamond as a unit of "Tang", for example, a 0.50 carat diamond is called 50 money or a 1 carat diamond is called 100 money.
C-Color The color of the diamond
Color is also classified as another important factor in purchasing as well. Most Thai people refer to it as "water". The best water is clear and colorless. It is called a water diamond 100 or D Color, and it is gradient down to water 99, 98 and 97 or E, F, and G respectively, etc.
C-Clarity Diamond Clarity
VVS (very very slightly included) minor internal defects Flaws can be seen when viewed with a magnifying glass.
VS (very slightly included) Internal defect, visible to the naked eye and noticeable on magnifying glass.
SI1-3 (slightly included 1-3) The internal defects are clearly visible to the naked eye.
I1-2 (imperfect 1-2) A large internal defect is clearly visible. Flaws have a moderate impact on aesthetics.
