Oval Diamond

The CARAT, COLOR, CUT, and CLARITY of a diamond are arguably the most important factors to consider when shopping for a diamond.  Understanding these factors will help you choose the perfect diamond for your budget and one that your special someone will be sure to love!

Pacific Diamond carries the largest selection of both GIA-certified and uncertified diamonds in Hawaii, and our accredited gemologists will take the time to educate you about the world’s most precious stone so you can make the right choice when purchasing your diamond!

Understanding the 4 C’s

• Carat
  The diamond carat is the unit of measurement of a diamond’s weight, larger diamonds being the rarest.
• Cut
  A high-quality diamond cut will result in an asymmetrical, brilliant stone reflecting maximum brilliance.
• Clarity
  Diamond clarity indicates the presence or absence of inclusions and blemishes within a diamond.
• Color
  Graded on an alphabetical scale from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow), a diamond’s color rating indicates the degree of yellowness in the stone. The most valuable diamonds are usually entirely colorless.