Developed by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) , the 4Cs are the universal standard for assessing diamond quality.
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Widely considered the most critical "C," cut refers to how well a diamond's facets interact with light. A high-quality cut (Excellent or Ideal) maximizes brilliance, fire, and scintillation, and can even make a smaller diamond appear larger. Developed by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA)