<p>The Four C's are four variables that are used to calculate the value of a <em>diamond</em>.  <strong>None of the Four C's can be fully determined when the diamond is in a setting so it is important that you see the diamond when it is loose. </strong></p>
<p>Click on a link for a brief explanation of each, and what they mean when you are picking a diamond:</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: xx-large;"><a href="index.php?page=cut">Cut</a></span></strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: xx-large;"><a href="index.php?page=carat">Carat</a></span></strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: xx-large;"><a href="index.php?page=clarity">Clarity</a></span></strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: xx-large;"><a href="index.php?page=color">Color</a></span></strong></p>
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