Diamond Purchase Services

Learn About Diamond Cut, Color, Clarity and Carats

The four Cs can be confusing, but luckily the team at East Islip Jewelers has experience and know-how in working with diamonds. Let us fully explain each characteristic to you and show you the difference. 

Give us your budget, and we can help you find a beautiful, certified stone that gives you the best bang for your buck. When you're looking for a diamond, you're not just looking for the right diamond — you want the perfect one. We are there for you.

When purchasing diamonds, you want to look at four different things, known as the Four Cs:

Cut, Clarity, Color, and Carat.

All of these factors together determine the value and beauty of a diamond.

Many people confuse cut with the shape of a diamond. Diamonds can be cut into various shapes depending on the nature of the rough stone. Popular shapes include:

• Round
• Marquise
• Oval
• Pear
• Heart
• Emerald

The choice of shape is largely a matter of personal preference.
Regardless of the shape, a well-cut diamond—crafted by a skilled cutter—will maximize light performance and sparkle.

Diamonds range in color from faint yellow or brown to the rare and vibrant fancy colors like pink, blue, and green.
However, the most prized diamonds are colorless, allowing light to pass through and disperse into stunning rainbows.

Clarity is assessed under 10x magnification by a trained gemologist. Most diamonds have tiny natural inclusions, but the fewer and less visible they are, the better the clarity—and value.

A completely flawless diamond is extremely rare.

We Carry Elegant Diamonds for That Special Person

Once you've decided on the diamond that's perfect for your needs, check out the online store for rings and other options that will beautifully complement your gem.

Call us at (631) 590-7320 today.