{"id":309,"date":"2020-01-28T12:18:26","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T18:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blazediamond.com\/?page_id=309"},"modified":"2020-02-05T16:21:26","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T22:51:26","slug":"the-4-cs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blazediamond.com\/index.php\/education\/the-4-cs\/","title":{"rendered":"The 4 C&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"309\" class=\"elementor elementor-309\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b879a6f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b879a6f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6d1c692\" data-id=\"6d1c692\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77cd714 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77cd714\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 typography=\"HeadingAlpha\" data-ux=\"HeroHeading\" data-aid=\"HEADER_TAGLINE_RENDERED\" data-route=\"tagline\" class=\"x-el x-el-h1 c1-1 c1-2 c1-16 c1-17 c1-2j c1-1h c1-1i c1-19 c1-4h c1-p c1-23 c1-6q c1-6r c1-1d c1-6s c1-q c1-6t c1-6u c1-6v x-d-ux x-d-aid x-d-route\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 400; font-family: &quot;Playfair Display&quot;, Georgia, serif; line-height: 1.2; color: #11efdd; font-size: 48px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; text-align: center; white-space: normal; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);\">Color &#8211; Clarity &#8211; Carat Weight &#8211; Cut<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2610f2e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2610f2e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dd1a4eb\" data-id=\"dd1a4eb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44b6dd7 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"44b6dd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"636\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/blazediamond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ColorDiagram_636x200.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-378\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blazediamond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ColorDiagram_636x200.png 636w, https:\/\/blazediamond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ColorDiagram_636x200-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/blazediamond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ColorDiagram_636x200-600x189.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A diamond\u2019s value is determined by the 4 C\u2019s, which are the primary grading criteria for all diamonds. Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat Weight are important, as they affect the brilliance and visual appearance of your diamond.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-871d71c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"871d71c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1d1a43e\" data-id=\"1d1a43e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5de5598 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5de5598\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Color:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong>D, E, F<\/strong>\u00a0 &#8211;<em>Colorless<\/em>&#8211; The most rare, no yellow.<\/li><li><strong>G, H, I, J\u00a0<\/strong> &#8211;<em>Near Colorless<\/em>&#8211; No yellow tint visible<\/li><li><strong> K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S<\/strong> &#8211;<em>Very Light Yellow<\/em>&#8211; The Yellow starts to become more visible<\/li><li><strong>T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z<\/strong> &#8211; <em>Fancy Light Yellow<\/em> such as brilliant &#8220;<em>Canary<\/em>&#8221; Diamonds<\/li><\/ul><p>As described above; <strong>D, E and F<\/strong> are considered colorless; G,H,I and J are considered near colorless by GIA standards. The scale goes all the way to \u201cZ.\u201d<\/p><p>Only the trained eye can tell the difference between diamonds that are &#8216;next to each other&#8217; as far as color, like a &#8220;D&#8221; and &#8220;E&#8221; or even an &#8220;I&#8221; and &#8220;J\u201d. Even then, a person must have the correct lighting <strong>and <\/strong>grading equipment <strong>and<\/strong> the diamond must be flipped upside down, which is how they are most accurately graded.<\/p><p>If two color grades separate a pair of diamonds, such as an &#8220;D&#8221; compared to an &#8220;F&#8221;, you can just barely start to see the difference. The color difference is so minor and it is only possible to see this slight difference, if the diamonds are physically next to each other and under really good lighting.<\/p><p><strong>&#8220;D&#8221; is the best<\/strong> &#8211;<em>the King of Colorless<\/em>&#8211; Nothing can compare to it. It is the best color the laws of physics allow. Anyone can see the difference between a &#8220;D&#8221; and an &#8220;H, I or J&#8221; if they are next to each other in any average lighting. The difference is like night and day. An &#8220;H&#8221; color graded diamond is good, and it isn&#8217;t yellow, but it also isn&#8217;t a &#8220;D&#8221;.<\/p><p>When choosing a stone, we usually recommend a diamond in the <strong>Colorless<\/strong> or near colorless range. This will ensure that the diamond will have the best appearance possible, tailored to your budget.\u00a0<\/p><p>Color grade increases are relatively inexpensive, as compared to moving up a grade of Clarity. Put your money on the best Color option possible, it is a difference you both can see.<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Clarity<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li>FL &#8211; Flawless &#8211; Absence of external flaw, blemish or internal inclusions when examined by a trained grader under 10X magnification.<\/li><li>IF &#8211; Internally Flawless &#8211; Absence of inclusions when examined by a trained grader under 10X magnification.<\/li><li>VVS1 &amp; VVS2 &#8211; Very Very Small Inclusions &#8211; Only microscopic inclusions that are difficult for highly trained grader to locate with 10X loupe. VVS1 is the higher end of the range.<\/li><li>VS1 &amp; VS2 &#8211; Very Small Inclusions &#8211; Minute inclusions from difficult (VS1) to more visible (VS2) for an expert grader to see with 10X.<\/li><li>SI1 &amp; SI2 &#8211; Small Inclusions &#8211; With 10X loupe, noticeable inclusions which are easier to see under magnification. Some SI2 can have a pinpoint barely visible with unaided eye.<\/li><li>I1 &amp; I2 &amp; I3 &#8211; Inclusions Visible- Without loupe, the inclusions can be seen under close inspection. The color of the inclusion and its location will determine how easily it can bee seen.<\/li><\/ul><p>As long as you choose an \u201cSI\u201d diamond or better (to GIA standards, not EGL standards) it should not be possible to readily see any inclusions with the naked eye. An SI diamond will save you money as compared to a VS or VVS. A jeweler\u2019s loupe is required to see any flaws in an SI1 diamond . A \u201cVS\u201d diamond has an inclusion so small that it is difficult to find any inclusions even with a loupe, which makes it more rare and more expensive than an \u201cSI\u201d diamond.A \u201cVVS\u201d diamond is even higher priced as it is nearly impossible to see the inclusion, even with a loupe.<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Carat Weight<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Compared to Color and Clarity, the Carat weight is one of the few properties of a diamond that the cutter can control. Generally, as diamond weight increases by 100% (double the weight), the cost of the diamond can increase by 200%. A .50 ct diamond that will cost $1000, may cost $3000-$4000 if it is a full carat.<br \/>Cut \/ Proportion<\/p><p>The cut of a diamond is the size and angle of facets, as they are oriented to each other. A diamond which is cut to correct proportions will reflect light back through the Table and Crown, where an incorrectly proportioned diamond will lose its brilliance as the light escapes through the bottom portion or \u201cPavilion.\u201d<\/p><p>If you are interested in a 4C\u2019s online tutorial check out the GIA&#8217;s website.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4d74afc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4d74afc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8c4b80b\" data-id=\"8c4b80b\" data-element_type=\"column\" 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background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);\">The 5th &#8220;C&#8221; &#8211; Certification<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-83e5ff1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"83e5ff1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d27a283\" data-id=\"d27a283\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c645c5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7c645c5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a9e9320\" data-id=\"a9e9320\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c091b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c091b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"x-el x-el-div c1-1 c1-2 c1-4q c1-1l c1-4x c1-6v c1-y c1-31 c1-40 c1-32 c1-3z c1-88 c1-b c1-c c1-6w c1-6x c1-50 c1-51 c1-6y c1-53 c1-d c1-71 c1-72 c1-89 c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\" data-ux=\"GridCell\"><div class=\"x-el x-el-div x-el c1-1 c1-2 c1-z c1-1x c1-4 c1-73 c1-74 c1-49 c1-75 c1-76 c1-b c1-c c1-77 c1-78 c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux c1-1 c1-2 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\" data-ux=\"ContentBasic\"><div class=\"x-el x-el-p c1-1 c1-2 c1-16 c1-17 c1-18 c1-19 c1-1a c1-7a c1-7b c1-7c c1-7d c1-7e c1-7f c1-7g c1-7h c1-7i c1-7j c1-7k c1-7l c1-7m c1-7n c1-7o c1-7p c1-7q c1-7r c1-7s c1-7t c1-7u c1-7v c1-7w c1-7x c1-7y c1-7z c1-80 c1-81 c1-b c1-48 c1-c c1-1d c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux x-d-aid x-d-route x-rt\" data-ux=\"ContentText\" data-aid=\"CONTENT_MEDIA_DESCRIPTION1_RENDERED\" data-route=\"mediaLayoutDescription1\"><p><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\"><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1 c1-2 c1-82 c1-b c1-4f x-d-ux\">The basic anatomy of a certification will have most or all of the following:<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/p><ul><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Certification Date<\/li><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Report #<\/li><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Laser Engraved Inscription (if different)<\/li><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Diamond Shape<\/li><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Measurements to 100th of a millimeter (i.e. 7.56mm x 4.34mm)<\/li><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Carat Weight<\/li><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Color<\/li><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Clarity<\/li><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Cut Grade<\/li><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Finish<\/li><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Polish<\/li><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Symmetry<\/li><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Fluorescence<\/li><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Comments<\/li><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Reference Diagrams<\/li><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Complete Color and Clarity Scale for comparison<\/li><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Complete Cut Grade Scale for comparison<\/li><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Proportion Diagram<\/li><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Key to symbols<\/li><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Security Features<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-486a603 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"486a603\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-02bb0a9\" data-id=\"02bb0a9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f77f18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f77f18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">More Information<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e8e4473 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e8e4473\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c5e0960\" data-id=\"c5e0960\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b753093 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b753093\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"136\" src=\"http:\/\/blazediamond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Blaze-107-1024x136.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3400\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blazediamond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Blaze-107-1024x136.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/blazediamond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Blaze-107-300x40.jpg 300w, http:\/\/blazediamond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Blaze-107-768x102.jpg 768w, http:\/\/blazediamond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Blaze-107-1536x203.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/blazediamond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Blaze-107-2048x271.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Stone Size Scale<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-993f8d0\" data-id=\"993f8d0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1352f1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1352f1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"216\" height=\"122\" src=\"http:\/\/blazediamond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/4CsCutDiagram216x122.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-392\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Diamond Cut<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-083786f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"083786f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-922f1cf\" data-id=\"922f1cf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79dbb1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"79dbb1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"46\" src=\"http:\/\/blazediamond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pics.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-394\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blazediamond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pics.jpg 600w, http:\/\/blazediamond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pics-300x23.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Diamond Color Spectrum<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7fb0e7e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7fb0e7e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4361827\" data-id=\"4361827\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b957890 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b957890\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c593036\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5145c34\" data-id=\"5145c34\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1d3568 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1d3568\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"158fea91-2848-4bfe-87e5-2db8e5bbfcab\" class=\"widget widget-content widget-content-content-10\"><div class=\"x-el x-el-div x-el c1-1 c1-2 c1-3 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux c1-1 c1-2 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\" data-ux=\"Widget\"><div><section class=\"x-el x-el-section c1-1 c1-2 c1-3 c1-j c1-k c1-b c1-c c1-n c1-o c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\" data-ux=\"Section\"><div class=\"x-el x-el-div c1-1 c1-2 c1-u c1-v c1-w c1-x c1-y c1-b c1-c c1-12 c1-d c1-13 c1-e c1-14 c1-f c1-15 c1-g x-d-ux\" data-ux=\"Container\"><div class=\"x-el x-el-div c1-1 c1-2 c1-z c1-4q c1-4r c1-4s c1-19 c1-6s c1-1a c1-6t c1-49 c1-11 c1-b c1-c c1-4t c1-4u c1-6u c1-4w c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\" data-ux=\"Grid\"><div class=\"x-el x-el-div c1-1 c1-2 c1-4q c1-1l c1-4x c1-6v c1-y c1-31 c1-40 c1-32 c1-3z c1-8i c1-76 c1-b c1-c c1-6w c1-6x c1-50 c1-51 c1-6y c1-53 c1-d c1-71 c1-72 c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\" data-ux=\"GridCell\"><div id=\"9404d9c4-c7a8-4abf-bf63-3615d50ac314\" class=\"x-el x-el-div x-el c1-1 c1-2 c1-z c1-1x c1-4 c1-73 c1-74 c1-49 c1-75 c1-76 c1-b c1-c c1-77 c1-78 c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux x-d-field-id x-d-field-route c1-1 c1-2 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux x-d-field-id x-d-field-route\" data-ux=\"ContentBasic\" data-field-id=\"contentCards\" data-field-route=\"\/card\/0\"><h4 class=\"x-el x-el-h4 c1-1 c1-2 c1-16 c1-17 c1-79 c1-1h c1-1i c1-19 c1-1a c1-b c1-4b c1-5v c1-1d c1-5w c1-5y c1-5z c1-60 x-d-ux x-d-aid x-d-field-id x-d-field-route\" data-ux=\"ContentHeading\" data-aid=\"CONTENT_HEADLINE1_RENDERED\" data-field-id=\"contentCards.headline\" data-field-route=\"\/card\/0\">Terms Explained<\/h4><div class=\"x-el x-el-p c1-1 c1-2 c1-16 c1-17 c1-18 c1-19 c1-1a c1-7a c1-7b c1-7c c1-7d c1-7e c1-7f c1-7g c1-7h c1-7i c1-7j c1-7k c1-7l c1-7m c1-7n c1-7o c1-7p c1-7q c1-7r c1-7s c1-7t c1-7u c1-7v c1-7w c1-7x c1-7y c1-7z c1-80 c1-81 c1-b c1-48 c1-c c1-1d c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux x-d-aid x-d-field-id x-d-field-route x-rt\" data-ux=\"ContentText\" data-aid=\"CONTENT_DESCRIPTION1_RENDERED\" data-field-id=\"contentCards.description\" data-field-route=\"\/card\/0\"><p><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\"><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1 c1-2 c1-82 c1-b c1-4f x-d-ux\">Brilliant (Round)<\/span><br \/>This is the most popular style of all diamond shapes. It consists of 57 facets, 58 if the culet is also faceted.<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\"><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1 c1-2 c1-82 c1-b c1-4f x-d-ux\">Fancy<\/span><br \/>Any other geometry such as Princess, Pear, Marquise, Emerald, Oval and Heart-shaped.<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\"><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1 c1-2 c1-82 c1-b c1-4f x-d-ux\">Facets<\/span><br \/>The flat, polished surfaces of a diamond.<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\"><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1 c1-2 c1-82 c1-b c1-4f x-d-ux\">Table<\/span><br \/>The top facet.<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\"><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1 c1-2 c1-82 c1-b c1-4f x-d-ux\">Girdle<\/span><br \/>The outer diameter which is the outermost &#8216;edge&#8217; of the diamond. The girdle plane is the largest diameter of the diamond.<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\"><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1 c1-2 c1-82 c1-b c1-4f x-d-ux\">Crown<\/span><br \/>The top portion of the diamond, above the girdle.<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\"><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1 c1-2 c1-82 c1-b c1-4f x-d-ux\">Pavilion<\/span><br \/>The bottom portion of the diamond, below the girdle.<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\"><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1 c1-2 c1-82 c1-b c1-4f x-d-ux\">Culet<\/span><br \/>The pointed bottom of the pavilion, sometimes polished with a tiny facet, sometimes pointed with no facet. It is linear on some shapes such as Emerald cut.<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1 c1-2 c1-82 c1-b c1-4f x-d-ux\">Fluorescence<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>It is the natural, blue glow of some diamonds under Ultra Violet light. \u00a0It is a minor point. \u00a0It is a way to differentiate between nearly identical diamonds and to make the &#8216;fingerprint&#8217; of the diamond more specific within the certification. \u00a0It isn&#8217;t good or bad, it just &#8220;is&#8221;. \u00a0With a diamond that is I or J, some argue that you want strong Fluorescence, because the Fluorescence can mask the &#8216;tint&#8217; and make it look slightly whiter. \u00a0With a Colorless diamond, it really doesn&#8217;t matter. \u00a0Since Fluorescence occurs under 344 nanometer wavelength light, it really is a minor point and not noticeable under normal conditions, unless you put it under a black light or ultraviolet lighting.<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Judging a diamond as &#8220;good&#8221; or &#8220;bad&#8221; strictly from the stand point of Fluorescence, is like saying, &#8220;I could have bought that Ferrari Testarossa for $5,000&#8230; but I didn&#8217;t like the shape of the gas pedal.&#8221; If you put a pair of 1ct, colorless, round earrings together with one diamond having &#8220;Strong&#8221; and the other having &#8220;None\/Nil&#8221;. \u00a0You couldn&#8217;t tell one from the other. \u00a0Try it yourself! \u00a0Go downtown and have 2 GIA diamonds of the same color\/shape, put side by side with differing fluorescence (Strong and None) and see if you can tell a difference.<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1 c1-2 c1-82 c1-b c1-4f x-d-ux\">Polish<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>The extent to which the surface of the stone is free of scratch or defect under 100x magnification.<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1 c1-2 c1-82 c1-b c1-4f x-d-ux\">Proportion<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>The size and angle of facets, as they are oriented to each other. A diamond cut to correct proportions will reflect light back through the Table and Crown, where an incorrectly proportioned diamond will lose its brilliance as the light escapes through the bottom, Pavilion \u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\"><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1 c1-2 c1-82 c1-b c1-4f x-d-ux\">Color\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Color describes the presence or absence of \u2018yellow\u2019 in a diamond.<\/p><p><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\"><br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div id=\"6f266811-bb34-4a5c-a5ef-2efac607e682\" class=\"x-el x-el-div x-el c1-1 c1-2 c1-z c1-1x c1-4 c1-73 c1-74 c1-49 c1-75 c1-76 c1-b c1-c c1-77 c1-78 c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux x-d-field-id x-d-field-route c1-1 c1-2 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux x-d-field-id x-d-field-route\" data-ux=\"ContentBasic\" data-field-id=\"contentCards\" data-field-route=\"\/card\/1\"><div class=\"x-el x-el-p c1-1 c1-2 c1-16 c1-17 c1-18 c1-19 c1-1a c1-7a c1-7b c1-7c c1-7d c1-7e c1-7f c1-7g c1-7h c1-7i c1-7j c1-7k c1-7l c1-7m c1-7n c1-7o c1-7p c1-7q c1-7r c1-7s c1-7t c1-7u c1-7v c1-7w c1-7x c1-7y c1-7z c1-80 c1-81 c1-b c1-48 c1-c c1-1d c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux x-d-aid x-d-field-id x-d-field-route x-rt\" data-ux=\"ContentText\" data-aid=\"CONTENT_DESCRIPTION2_RENDERED\" data-field-id=\"contentCards.description\" data-field-route=\"\/card\/1\"><p><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1 c1-2 c1-82 c1-b c1-4f x-d-ux\">Clarity<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>Clarity describes the absence of imperfections or \u201cinclusions\u201d and the relative purity of a diamond.<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">FL &#8211; \u00a0Flawless: \u00a0Absence of external flaw, blemish or internal \u00a0\u00a0inclusions when examined by a trained grader under 10X magnification.<\/li><\/ul><p><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">IF &#8211; Internally Flawless: \u00a0Absence of inclusions when examined by a trained \u00a0\u00a0grader under 10X magnification.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">VVS1 &amp; VVS2 &#8211; Very Very Small Inclusions: \u00a0Only microscopic inclusions that are difficult for \u00a0\u00a0highly trained grader to locate with 10X loupe. VVS1 is the higher end of the range.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">VS1 &amp; VS2 &#8211; Very Small Inclusions: \u00a0Minute inclusions from difficult (VS1) to more \u00a0\u00a0visible (VS2) for an expert grader to see with 10X.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">SI1 &amp; SI2 &#8211; Small Inclusions: \u00a0With 10X loupe, noticeable inclusions which are \u00a0\u00a0easier to see under magnification. Some SI2 can have pinpoint barely visible \u00a0\u00a0with unaided eye.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">I1 &amp; I2 &amp; I3 &#8211; Inclusions Visible: \u00a0Without loupe, the inclusions can be seen under \u00a0\u00a0close inspection. The color of the \u00a0\u00a0inclusion and its location will determine how easily it can bee seen.<\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\"><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1 c1-2 c1-82 c1-b c1-4f x-d-ux\">Carat Weight<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">A diamond\u2019s weight is measured in Carats. Compared to Color and Clarity, the Carat weight is one of the few properties of a diamond that the cutter can control. Generally, as diamond weight increases by 100% (double the weight), the cost of the diamond can increase by 200%. A .50 ct diamond that will cost $1000, may cost $3000-$4000 if it is a full carat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Carats to Millimeters Conversion Chart available just email us.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1 c1-2 c1-82 c1-b c1-4f x-d-ux\">Cut<\/span>\u00a0\/\u00a0<span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1 c1-2 c1-82 c1-b c1-4f x-d-ux\">Proportion<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>Cut is controlled by the skill of the cutter. Correct cut has high importance because it affects the brilliance and fire of the diamond. The cut of a diamond is the size and angle of facets in relation to how they are oriented to each other. A diamond which is cut to correct proportions will reflect light back through the Table and Crown (top part of the diamond), where an incorrectly proportioned diamond will lose its brilliance as the light escapes through the Pavilion (bottom of the diamond).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"49d59727-9094-4acd-892d-81646941c6da\" class=\"widget widget-content widget-content-content-4\"><div class=\"x-el x-el-div x-el c1-1 c1-2 c1-3 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux c1-1 c1-2 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\" data-ux=\"Widget\"><div><section class=\"x-el x-el-section c1-1 c1-2 c1-3 c1-j c1-k c1-b c1-c c1-n c1-o c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\" data-ux=\"Section\"><div class=\"x-el x-el-div c1-1 c1-2 c1-u c1-v c1-w c1-x c1-y c1-b c1-c c1-12 c1-d c1-13 c1-e c1-14 c1-f c1-15 c1-g x-d-ux\" data-ux=\"Container\"><div class=\"x-el x-el-div c1-1 c1-2 c1-z c1-4q c1-4r c1-4s c1-19 c1-6s c1-1a c1-6t c1-1b c1-b c1-c c1-4t c1-4u c1-6u c1-4w c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\" data-ux=\"Grid\"><div class=\"x-el x-el-div c1-1 c1-2 c1-4q c1-1l c1-4x c1-8j c1-y c1-31 c1-40 c1-32 c1-3z c1-b c1-c c1-8k c1-6w c1-6x c1-50 c1-51 c1-6y c1-53 c1-d c1-8l c1-71 c1-72 c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\" data-ux=\"GridCell\"><div class=\"x-el x-el-div x-el c1-1 c1-2 c1-z c1-1x c1-4 c1-73 c1-10 c1-1b c1-75 c1-76 c1-b c1-c c1-77 c1-78 c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux c1-1 c1-2 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\" data-ux=\"ContentBasic\"><h4 class=\"x-el x-el-h4 c1-1 c1-2 c1-16 c1-17 c1-79 c1-1h c1-1i c1-19 c1-1a c1-b c1-4b c1-5v c1-1d c1-5w c1-5y c1-5z c1-60 x-d-ux x-d-aid x-d-route\" data-ux=\"FeaturedHeading\" data-aid=\"CONTENT_WELCOME_TITLE_RENDERED\" data-route=\"welcomeTitle\">Want to learn more?<\/h4><div class=\"x-el x-el-p c1-1 c1-2 c1-16 c1-17 c1-18 c1-19 c1-1a c1-7a c1-7b c1-7c c1-7d c1-7e c1-7f c1-7g c1-7h c1-7i c1-7j c1-7k c1-7l c1-7m c1-7n c1-7o c1-7p c1-7q c1-7r c1-7s c1-7t c1-7u c1-7v c1-7w c1-7x c1-7y c1-7z c1-80 c1-81 c1-b c1-48 c1-c c1-1d c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux x-d-aid x-d-route x-rt\" data-ux=\"FeaturedText\" data-aid=\"CONTENT_WELCOME_DESCRIPTION_RENDERED\" data-route=\"welcomeDescription\"><ul><li><span class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-86 c1-87 c1-b c1-c c1-d c1-e c1-f c1-g x-d-ux\">Move on to the Carat Weight Page<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eca6ee8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"eca6ee8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-16204be\" data-id=\"16204be\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1daaa7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1daaa7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Available 24\/7<\/p><p><a href=\"tel:501-258-7062\">501-258-7062<\/a><\/p><p>&#8211; 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