Please enjoy this short video, created especially by GIA, which explains in concise detail the basics of diamond carat weight. If you found this helpful, take a moment to view the other three videos that cover diamond clarity, color and cut. Thanks for watching and enjoy!

While diamonds are among some of the most rare and valuable stones in the world, chances are if you have jewelry, it is likely set with them!

To help explain the four primary rarity characteristics that influence a diamonds value - color, clarity, cut and carat - let’s start by looking at the charts, provided by Gemological Institute of America, pictured below.

Please enjoy this short video, created especially by GIA, which explains in concise detail the basics of diamond color grading. If you found this helpful, take a moment to view the other three videos that cover diamond clarity, cut and carat weight. Thanks for watching and enjoy!

Please enjoy this short video, created especially by GIA, which explains in concise detail the basics of diamond clarity grades. If you found this helpful, take a moment to view the other three videos that cover diamond color, cut and carat weight. Thanks for watching and enjoy!

Please enjoy this short video, created especially by GIA, which explains in concise detail the basics of diamond ‘cut’. If you found this helpful, take a moment to view the other three videos that cover diamond clarity, color and carat weight. Thanks for watching and enjoy!