METRICS: QUALITY & VALUE

At RAF, specific metrics assist us in building a quality-and-value framework around a jewel. The parameters in our framework go beyond the rudimentary 4Cs (color, clarity, carat weight, and cut) and guide us with an approach to procuring beautiful and fine-quality gemstones and jewelry articles from sellers.

Our sixteen parameters for a jewel are as follows:

1. Type of Jewel or Gemstone

2. Color (Hue), Saturation & Tone

3. Clarity

4. Cut & Dimensions

5. Carat Weight (Size)

6. Shape

7. Crystal

8. Brilliance & Light Performance

9. Origin

10. Treatment (Enhancement), if any

11. Gemological Certificates

12. Maker & Quality of Craftsmanship

13. Period & Provenance

14. Repair & Alterations

15. Global Market Supply & Demand

16. Investment Value