Ever since the GIA established the international standards for diamond grading, the 4 C's have become the most recognized benchmark for the consumer to readily distinguish the qualities between different diamonds. With the knowledge of these four standards, you can easily pick the diamond that is right for you.

A diamond's size is measured in carat weight. Each diamond carat is also equal to 100 points.

Under normal lighting conditions, a diamond acts as a prism with the ability to split light into its many components, which results in the many flashes of colors commonly referred to as fire. And like any transparent object through which light passes, the production of fire is the best when nothing hinders its transmission inside the diamond. Slight amount of coloring in the diamond (mostly caused by impurities) can act as filters that reduce the amount of colorful flashes and therefore resulting in a less brilliant fire. Diamonds with very little or no coloring are more highly valued than those with moderate coloring.

The cut of a diamond is the measure of how the diamond is geometrically shaped and faceted from its rough. Because the ratios, proportions, angles, and placement of the facets all influence the amount of light dispersion and/or transmission within the diamond, the cut is perhaps the most significant factor in determining the sparkle and brilliance of a diamond. Even a perfectly colorless and clear diamond will still look dull if it is poorly cut. At INTA Gems & Diamonds, each of their diamonds carry only the finest cut-grade diamonds available anywhere.

Because diamonds are formed in the interiors of the earth over millions of years, it is common for them to have internal inclusions of other compounds and earthly minerals. Diamonds with no inclusions (and therefore considered flawless) are very rare and highly prized. Diamond clarity is an assessment of the size, quantity, location, and specific types of inclusions inside a diamond.

The Los Angeles Diamond District is recognized throughout the world as being one of the largest sources and suppliers of jewelry, gems and watches. The Los Angeles Diamond District has over 2,000 wholesale jewelers and diamond dealers located in Downtown Los Angeles on Hill Street between 6th and 7th Streets near Pershing Square.

You can take advantage of savings by purchasing from the source and cutting out the middleman. You can save over 50-70% by buying directly from reputable wholesale dealers in the diamond district.

Save thousands of dollars by buying your diamond from a reputable diamond dealer in the Diamond District.