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The Four Cs - Diamond Cut, Color, Clarity & Carat Weight

Four factors that are considered when judging a diamond's quality and cost are: the diamond's color, its clarity, diamond cut, and carat weight. These four elements are known as the Four C's. This library teaches you what you need to know about the Four C's.

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Understanding the Four Cs, a Free eCourse
Four important factors that are considered when judging a diamond's quality and value are color, clarity, cut, and carat weight, commonly called the Four Cs. This eCourse takes you step-by-step through the Four Cs, with materials arriving in your in-box once each week for four weeks. Work at your own pace to complete the reading and sort out the facts.

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