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 whitest end of the faint range — also referred to as champagne. Visible buttery undertones, can lean grey brown or pink. A popular choice for people who want a vintage look. Recommended for yellow or rose gold solitaire settings.

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Potentially eye-clean (meaning the average human won’t spot inclusions with their naked eye), but inclusions will be noticeable under 10x magnification. Look for diamonds with white or clear inclusions away from the table and avoid knots and cavities.

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The diamond has a cut grade of Good. It is not quite as sparkly and brilliant as a Very Good or Ideal cut diamond, but it will still have some sparkle.

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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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