4Cs.co.za report lens
About
- Shape
- Stone profile
- Carat
- match
- Colour
- verify
- Clarity
- inspect
- Cut
- route
Match the paper to the stone before price, route, or resale.
About
Published by Prodiam. Written to make diamond decisions clearer.
4Cs.co.za exists to help South Africans understand cut, colour, clarity, carat, certificates, and resale before they speak to a buyer or jeweller.
Certificate first
4Cs together
Specialist route
Inspection lens
VerifyReport, inscription, measurements
InspectLight return, tint, inclusions
CompareCut, colour, clarity, carat together
RouteBuy, sell, insure, or value differently
Short answer
Published by Prodiam. Written to make diamond decisions clearer.
4Cs.co.za exists to help South Africans understand cut, colour, clarity, carat, certificates, and resale before they speak to a buyer or jeweller.
Use this rule
Do not judge one C alone. Read the certificate, inspect the actual stone, then decide whether beauty, budget, or resale confidence matters most.
Publisher
4Cs.co.za is published by Prodiam Trading CC. Prodiam is based in Bedfordview, Johannesburg and operates by appointment.
Editorial standard
We explain diamond quality in plain language, separate education from offers, and point readers to recognised sources such as GIA for grading concepts.
Commercial relationship
Prodiam benefits when readers visit its website or contact its team. That relationship is disclosed on every page.
Decision table
Use the details, not a shortcut.
| Item | Policy |
|---|---|
| Owner | Published by Prodiam Trading CC |
| Primary source | GIA for 4Cs definitions |
| Business facts | Prodiam official website and verified internal source file |
| Pricing | No guaranteed buy prices published on 4cs.co.za |
Direct answers
Common questions
Is 4Cs.co.za independent?
No. It is a Prodiam-published education site and discloses that relationship.
Does the site sell diamonds directly?
No. The site educates and refers readers to Prodiam.
Can I request a correction?
Yes. Email sales@prodiam.co.za with the page and requested correction.
When to involve a specialist
If there is a real diamond, the next step is a certificate-led conversation.
Bring the grading report, photos, invoices, valuations, and any estate paperwork. The goal is to move from generic advice to a stone-specific view.
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