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RAPLAB® Grading Criteria

The 4 C's are part of a well-known grading system for evaluating diamonds by grading the carat weight, color, clarity and cut. RAPLAB® grades diamonds based on the 4 C's and several additional criteria using sophisticated technology to provide you with a more detailed and informative certification.
The 4 C's are part of a well-known grading system for evaluating diamonds by grading the carat weight, color, clarity and cut. RAPLAB® grades diamonds based on the 4 C's and several additional criteria using sophisticated technology to provide you with a more detailed and informative certification.
The 4 C's are part of a well-known grading system for evaluating diamonds by grading the carat weight, color, clarity and cut. RAPLAB® grades diamonds based on the 4 C's and several additional criteria using sophisticated technology to provide you with a more detailed and informative certification.

Carat Weight

Carat weight is the standard mass unit for diamonds and other gemstones. The word “carat” comes from the old Greek word for the seed of a carob tree,
“kerátion” (κερατιον). It is important to note the difference between Carat – denoting the weight of gemstones; and Karat – denoting the purity of gold alloys.
One metric carat is equal to 200 mg (0.2 g or 0.007055 oz.). In order to improve accuracy, we divide the carat to 100 points. For example, a diamond of 55
points weighs 0.55 carats.

Color

You can find diamonds in every known color, including blue, green, brown and black. Colored diamonds are known as fancy stones and are very rare. In fact,
only 0.001 percent of all diamonds are colored stones.
Grading Color
The most common diamonds are colorless-white to yellow or brown stones. The color is defined by the colors of the light rays that pass through the stone.
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Clarity

The Clarity grade labels the diamond for the presence and severity of flaws. No diamond is 100% perfect. With enough magnification you can find a flaw in
the cleanest stone.
Diamonds are created in the subterranean pressure of the Lithosphere. Under these extreme conditions, some alien elements like air bubbles may become
trapped in the diamond. Other flaws can originate while cutting and polishing the stone.
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Cut

Cut identifies how closely the diamond has been cut and polished to ideal proportions.
A diamond's cut is not only about its shape, but how effectively the stone can return light back to the viewer's eye. A well-cut diamond will be seen as brilliant
and sparkling. A poorly cut diamond may have the highest color and perfect clarity yet it will look dark and lifeless.
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