Understanding the 4Cs: The Ultimate Diamond Guide Everything you need to know about the color, cut, clarity, and carat.

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After stalking your partner's Pinterest boards and harassing friends and family, you've finally pegged the perfect ring design for your future spouse. Or, maybe you two tag teamed the ideal engagement jewel together. Either way, next up comes conquering the famed engagement ring 4Cs and determining how you can manipulate each component to get the most bling for your buck when buying a diamond engagement ring. The 4Cs stand for color, clarity, carat weight, and cut, and they make up a grading system that determines the quality and price of a diamond.