{"id":35164,"date":"2026-06-30T14:00:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T12:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/?page_id=35164"},"modified":"2026-07-21T12:07:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T10:07:42","slug":"diamond-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/en\/diamond-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Diamond guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover subpage-hero hide-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_234991678\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diamon-Shapes-header-600h.jpg\" class=\"attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"diamond guide, diamantguide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diamon-Shapes-header-600h.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diamon-Shapes-header-600h-300x64.jpg 300w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diamon-Shapes-header-600h-768x164.jpg 768w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diamon-Shapes-header-600h-1024x219.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diamon-Shapes-header-600h-1536x328.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diamon-Shapes-header-600h-1080x231.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_234991678 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover subpage-hero show-for-small x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_969151317\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diamon-Shapes-header-600h.jpg\" class=\"attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"diamond guide, diamantguide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diamon-Shapes-header-600h.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diamon-Shapes-header-600h-300x64.jpg 300w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diamon-Shapes-header-600h-768x164.jpg 768w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diamon-Shapes-header-600h-1024x219.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diamon-Shapes-header-600h-1536x328.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diamon-Shapes-header-600h-1080x231.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_969151317 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t<section class=\"section subpage-title\" id=\"section_1197313900\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-collapse align-center\"  id=\"row-1969691876\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-720997824\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<h1>Diamond Guide<\/h1><br>Choosing a diamond jewelry piece is a decision that often stays with you for a lifetime. That is why it is valuable to understand what determines a diamond\u2019s quality and value. In our diamond guide, we explain the diamond\u2019s 4Cs, natural diamonds, conflict-free diamonds, and international certifications such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gia.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GIA<\/a>.<br><br>At A.P. Shaps, we work exclusively with carefully selected natural diamonds that meet our high standards for quality, ethics, and craftsmanship. This guide will help you understand the four key factors behind a diamond\u2019s beauty, character, and value.\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-720997824 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0px 15px 0px 15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1197313900 {\n  padding-top: 20px;\n  padding-bottom: 20px;\n  background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section subpage-title\" id=\"section_1509709900\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-collapse align-center\"  id=\"row-1491860580\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1234639290\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2>The 4Cs of Diamonds<\/h2><br>Understanding the 4Cs makes it easier to compare diamonds and make an informed choice. At A.P. Shaps, we work exclusively with natural diamonds that meet our high quality standards.\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1234639290 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1509709900 {\n  padding-top: 20px;\n  padding-bottom: 20px;\n  background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #section_1509709900 {\n    padding-top: 20px;\n    padding-bottom: 20px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n<div class=\"row row-collapse row-full-width hide-for-medium\"  id=\"row-1994429480\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1959904401\" class=\"col medium-4 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1719908765\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Emerald-Cut-Diamond-x2-Balck-BAnd-header-1080x385.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Emerald-Cut-Diamond-x2-Balck-BAnd-header-1080x385.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Emerald-Cut-Diamond-x2-Balck-BAnd-header-768x274.jpg 768w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Emerald-Cut-Diamond-x2-Balck-BAnd-header-1536x548.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Emerald-Cut-Diamond-x2-Balck-BAnd-header.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1719908765 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1416894214\" class=\"col medium-4 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_221122534\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2ct-emerald-header-1024x369.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2ct-emerald-header-1024x369.webp 1024w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2ct-emerald-header-scaled-1920x692.webp 1920w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2ct-emerald-header-300x108.webp 300w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2ct-emerald-header-768x277.webp 768w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2ct-emerald-header-1536x554.webp 1536w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2ct-emerald-header-scaled-scaled.webp 2048w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2ct-emerald-header-scaled-1080x389.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_221122534 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1189860210\" class=\"col medium-4 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_51220924\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diamond-Inclusions-header-1080x387.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"high jewelry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diamond-Inclusions-header-1080x387.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diamond-Inclusions-header-768x275.jpg 768w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diamond-Inclusions-header-1536x550.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Diamond-Inclusions-header.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_51220924 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row row-collapse row-full-width show-for-small\"  id=\"row-1738284204\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-971581516\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1355537983\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Emerald-Cut-Diamond-x2-Balck-BAnd-header-1080x385.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Emerald-Cut-Diamond-x2-Balck-BAnd-header-1080x385.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Emerald-Cut-Diamond-x2-Balck-BAnd-header-768x274.jpg 768w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Emerald-Cut-Diamond-x2-Balck-BAnd-header-1536x548.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Emerald-Cut-Diamond-x2-Balck-BAnd-header.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1355537983 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<section class=\"section subpage-title\" id=\"section_1511482535\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-collapse align-center\"  id=\"row-1172949180\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1081031336\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2>Learn More About Natural Diamonds<\/h2><br>For those who do not work with diamonds, it can be difficult to see the difference between two stones at first glance. At the same time, the price difference can be significant. When you understand the diamond\u2019s 4Cs, carat, color, clarity, and cut, it becomes easier to understand what affects a diamond\u2019s quality and value. All our diamonds are natural and conflict-free, and diamonds of 0.30 carat and above come with an internationally recognized GIA certificate.\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1081031336 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1511482535 {\n  padding-top: 20px;\n  padding-bottom: 20px;\n  background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #section_1511482535 {\n    padding-top: 20px;\n    padding-bottom: 20px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1935179907\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-collapse row-full-width align-middle align-center beige-bg\"  id=\"row-1270467794\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-150549698\" class=\"col medium-12 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover\" id=\"banner-964739536\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1489\" src=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Carat-Weight-2048x1489-1.webp\" class=\"bg attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" \/>                                    \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-964739536 {\n  padding-top: 99.99%;\n}\n#banner-964739536 .banner-bg img {\n  object-position: 63% 53%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #banner-964739536 {\n    padding-top: 60%;\n  }\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #banner-964739536 {\n    padding-top: 750px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1702107394\" class=\"col text-column medium-12 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2>1, Carat<\/h2><br><b>Carat (ct) is the unit of weight used for gemstones and describes how much a diamond actually weighs. It is one of the diamond\u2019s 4Cs. One carat equals 0.2 grams and is divided into 100 points. In general, a diamond\u2019s value increases with its carat weight. A larger diamond is rarer than a smaller diamond, which is why a one-carat diamond is generally more valuable than four diamonds of 0.25 carat each, assuming they are of the same quality. <\/b>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/en\/education\/the-4-cs\/\" class=\"button primary\">\n\t\t<span>Read more about Carat<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1702107394 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-1702107394 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1935179907 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section beige-bg\" id=\"section_983286490\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-collapse row-full-width align-middle\"  id=\"row-1149769047\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1533207080\" class=\"col text-column medium-12 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2>2, Cut<\/h2><br>Cut is the only one of the diamond\u2019s 4Cs that is influenced by human craftsmanship. While a diamond\u2019s carat, color, and clarity are natural characteristics, the cut is the result of the diamond cutter\u2019s skill and precision.<br><br>Through careful craftsmanship, the diamond\u2019s proportions, symmetry, and polish are optimized to refract and reflect light in the best possible way. A well-cut diamond offers maximum brilliance, fire, and scintillation, the qualities that allow a diamond to return light in an exceptional way.<br><br>This is why cut is often considered the most important of the 4Cs, as it has the greatest impact on a diamond\u2019s visual appearance, sparkle, and overall beauty.\n<a href=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/en\/education\/the-4-cs\/\" class=\"button primary\">\n\t\t<span>read more about cut<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1533207080 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-1533207080 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1875834762\" class=\"col medium-12 small-12 large-6 medium-col-first\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover has-parallax\" id=\"banner-282280642\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" data-parallax=\"-1\" data-parallax-container=\".banner\" data-parallax-background>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1576\" height=\"1146\" src=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Round-Brilliant-Cut.webp\" class=\"bg attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" \/>                                    \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-282280642 {\n  padding-top: 99.99%;\n}\n#banner-282280642 .banner-bg img {\n  object-position: 43% 46%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #banner-282280642 {\n    padding-top: 60%;\n  }\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #banner-282280642 {\n    padding-top: 750px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_983286490 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1124723056\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-collapse row-full-width align-middle beige-bg\"  id=\"row-1866015816\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1766838099\" class=\"col medium-12 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover has-parallax\" id=\"banner-772712289\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" data-parallax=\"-1\" data-parallax-container=\".banner\" data-parallax-background>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1564\" height=\"1564\" src=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/diamond-color.webp\" class=\"bg attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" \/>                                    \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-772712289 {\n  padding-top: 99.99%;\n}\n#banner-772712289 .banner-bg img {\n  object-position: 24% 48%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #banner-772712289 {\n    padding-top: 60%;\n  }\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #banner-772712289 {\n    padding-top: 750px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-398650387\" class=\"col text-column medium-12 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2>3, Color<\/h2><br>Color is one of the diamond\u2019s 4Cs and is graded on an international color scale from D to Z for white diamonds. This scale is used only for white diamonds, while naturally colored diamonds are graded according to a different system.<br><br>A diamond with a D color grade is completely colorless and represents the highest color quality. The further down the scale you go, the more visible the diamond\u2019s natural color tone becomes. Since colorless diamonds are rarer, they are also the most sought-after and generally have a higher value.<br><br>Keep in mind that diamonds with an E color grade and lower may have brown or green undertones. These undertones are not shown on the certificate but can affect the diamond\u2019s appearance. This is why it is important to choose a jeweler who carefully selects each diamond.\n<a href=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/en\/education\/the-4-cs\/\" class=\"button primary\">\n\t\t<span>Read more about color<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-398650387 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-398650387 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1124723056 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n  background-color: rgb(255,255,255);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section beige-bg\" id=\"section_2089854037\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-collapse row-full-width align-middle\"  id=\"row-1717805454\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-682840214\" class=\"col text-column medium-12 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">4, Clarity<\/h2><br><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Clarity is one of the diamond\u2019s 4Cs and describes the presence of natural inclusions and external characteristics. Almost all diamonds have some form of inclusion that was created during the diamond\u2019s natural growth. These can be white or black and may vary in size, number, and position.<\/p><br><p style=\"text-align: center;\">When diamond clarity is graded, factors such as the size, location, and visibility of the inclusions are assessed. The fewer and smaller the inclusions, the cleaner the diamond appears, which can contribute to a more beautiful overall impression.<\/p><br><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Clarity also affects a diamond\u2019s value, and the location of its inclusions is shown on the diamond\u2019s certificate.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/en\/education\/the-4-cs\/\" class=\"button primary\">\n\t\t<span>Read more about clarity<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-682840214 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-682840214 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1954197658\" class=\"col medium-12 small-12 large-6 medium-col-first\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover has-parallax\" id=\"banner-1632556038\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" data-parallax=\"-1\" data-parallax-container=\".banner\" data-parallax-background>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1576\" height=\"1146\" src=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Clarity.webp\" class=\"bg attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" \/>                                    \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-1632556038 {\n  padding-top: 99.99%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #banner-1632556038 {\n    padding-top: 60%;\n  }\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #banner-1632556038 {\n    padding-top: 750px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_2089854037 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1615419300\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-collapse row-full-width align-middle\"  id=\"row-80463369\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-402280169\" class=\"col medium-12 small-12 large-6 medium-col-first\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover has-parallax\" id=\"banner-578182148\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" data-parallax=\"-1\" data-parallax-container=\".banner\" data-parallax-background>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1875\" src=\"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Oval-elegance-Ring-in-Yellow-Gold-Instafeed.jpg\" class=\"bg attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" \/>                                    \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-578182148 {\n  padding-top: 99.99%;\n}\n#banner-578182148 .banner-bg img {\n  object-position: 59% 46%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #banner-578182148 {\n    padding-top: 60%;\n  }\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #banner-578182148 {\n    padding-top: 750px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-640435782\" class=\"col text-column medium-12 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2>Get Personal Guidance and Expert Advice<\/h2><br>Do you have questions about diamond quality or need help choosing an engagement ring? 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In simple terms, they refer to a diamond\u2019s weight, cut, color grade, and clarity grade. Together, these factors affect the diamond\u2019s appearance, quality, and price. A diamond should always be evaluated as a whole, as two diamonds with the same carat weight can look very different depending on their cut, color, and clarity."},{"question":"What Is Most Important When Choosing a Diamond?","answer":"Cut is often the most important factor in how much a diamond sparkles. A well-cut diamond reflects light more effectively and can appear more vibrant, even if it is not the largest in carat weight. That is why we recommend looking beyond size alone and considering the diamond\u2019s proportions, brilliance, and overall appearance."},{"question":"What Does Carat Mean? ","answer":"Carat refers to a diamond\u2019s weight, not its size. A diamond with a higher carat weight is often larger, but how large it appears also depends on the diamond\u2019s shape and cut. For example, an oval or pear-shaped diamond can appear larger on the hand than a round diamond with the same carat weight."},{"question":"What Does Diamond Color Mean?","answer":"Diamond color is usually graded from D to Z, with D being the most colorless grade. The more colorless a diamond is, the rarer it tends to be. At the same time, the differences between nearby color grades can be difficult to see with the naked eye, especially once the diamond is set in a ring."},{"question":"What Does Diamond Clarity Mean?","answer":"Diamond clarity describes how clear a diamond is and refers to natural inclusions and small blemishes within the stone. Many inclusions are not visible without magnification, which is why it is important to choose a diamond that looks clean and beautiful to the eye. It is not always necessary to choose the highest clarity grade to achieve a truly beautiful diamond."},{"question":"What Is a GIA Certified Diamond?","answer":"A GIA certified diamond has been examined and graded by the Gemological Institute of America, one of the world\u2019s most respected gemological institutes. The GIA diamond grading report describes the diamond\u2019s 4Cs and serves as an independent assessment of its quality. At A.P. Shaps, all diamonds over 0.30 carat come with a GIA certificate."},{"question":"Does A.P. Shaps Use Natural Diamonds?","answer":"Yes, at A.P. Shaps, we work with natural diamonds. Each diamond is carefully selected based on its quality, character, and how well it suits the piece of jewelry being created."},{"question":"Are Your Diamonds Conflict-Free?","answer":"Yes, all our diamonds are conflict-free and follow the Kimberley Process. We work with carefully selected suppliers and place great importance on responsible sourcing, quality, and transparency."},{"question":"Which Diamond Shape Should I Choose?","answer":"It depends on your personal style and the feeling you want the ring to have. A round brilliant diamond is classic and timeless, while oval, emerald cut, cushion, pear-shaped, and radiant cut diamonds can create a more personal expression. During a consultation, we help you compare different diamond shapes and find the diamond that feels right for you."},{"question":"Should I Choose the Largest Diamond Within My Budget?","answer":"Not always. A larger diamond is not automatically the most beautiful choice. In many cases, it is better to choose a diamond with excellent cut, good balance, and beautiful brilliance. We help you find the right combination of size, quality, and expression based on your budget."},{"question":"Can I Choose the Diamond for My Ring?","answer":"Yes, this is a unique opportunity offered by A.P. Shaps. During a personal consultation, we go through different diamond options together. You will have the opportunity to compare shape, size, quality, and expression, so that the ring feels considered and personal from start to finish."},{"question":"How Does A.P. Shaps Help Me Choose the Right Diamond?","answer":"We guide you through the entire process, from the diamond\u2019s 4Cs to shape, certification, and setting. Our goal is to help you understand the differences between various diamonds and find a stone that suits your style, budget, and the piece of jewelry being created."}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35164"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35164\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35169,"href":"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35164\/revisions\/35169"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/apshaps.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}