The carat is the unit of weight of a diamond. Carat is often confused with size even though it is actually a measure of weight. One carat equals 200 milligrams or 0.2 grams. The scale below illustrates the typical size relationship between diamonds of increasing carat weights. Remember that while the measurements below are typical, every diamond is unique.

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D-F

Colorless

G

H

I

J

Near Colorless

K

L

M

Champagne

The first of the near colorless grades. A popular choice for people who want that bright white icy look but without the price tag.

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Inclusions are only visible with effort under 10x magnification—get out your jeweler’s loupe—but can still be characterized as minor and generally aren’t visible without magnification. Watch out for black inclusions reflecting through the table which can be visible in step cut diamonds.

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This diamond has a cut grade of Ideal. Ideal cut diamonds are as sparkly as it gets. They will look extremely bright with exceptional sparkle, strong contrast and crisp reflections.

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All our suppliers are certified conflict-free. But, we hold them to even higher standards. Each Frank Darling supplier is graded on their level of traceability and sustainability. The higher the better.

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