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Diamond Education

Diamonds    Shape    Cut    Color    Clarity    Carat Weight    Certification

Search for your Diamond Choosing the Right Diamond

For many people, a diamond is the largest purchase of their life. With that consideration, A. Fishman & Son recognizes the importance of understanding exactly what you are buying. This guide simplifies the four Cs — cut, color, clarity, and carat weight, as well as diamond shapes and certifications. After reading this guide, you will be better prepared to choose the diamond that is right for you

Understanding Shape
Shape refers to the overall outline of the diamond when viewed from the top.
 Understanding Shape

Understanding Cut
The cut of a diamond determines its brilliance, dimensions, and finish.
 Understanding Cut

Understanding Color
Learn how to find a diamond with the right color for your setting and budget.
 Understanding Color

Understanding Clarity
Clarity is graded based on the number, location, size, and type of inclusions.
Understanding Clarity

Understanding Carat Weight
Learn how to balance both size and quality when selecting a diamond.

Understanding Carat Weight

Diamond Certification
Unbiased diamond grading reports are offered with every A. Fishman diamond.
Understanding Certification

Quality
Our quality standards are the highest of all jewelers. A. Fishman & Son offers only the finest cut diamonds. Pre-selected for exceptional quality, the cut, color, and clarity of our loose diamonds are evaluated based on a standardized grading scale. Also, our finest and prettiest diamonds are accompanied by a grading report from the GIA independent diamond grading lab with the most stringent grading scales of all labs.

A. Fishman & Son Standards

CUT

 EXCELLENT     IDEAL     PREMIUM     VERY GOOD    GOOD

FAIR   POOR

CLARITY

 F   IF   VVS1   VVS2   VS1   VS2   SI1   SI2   SI3

I1  I2  I3

COLOR

D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K  

L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z

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Diamonds    Shape    Cut    Color    Clarity    Carat Weight    Certification

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