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Raw diamonds are probably sorted first as to colour and clarity, those being the highest-value natural characteristics.

When cut and polished, the goal is to preserve as much of the stone's clarity as possible while holding up its carat weight. Often the cut of a diamond is determined by these factors.

For example, this means that larger fancy coloured or 'white' diamonds can be cut in the emerald style, because of the cut's ability to show off flawless or internally flawless clarity and desirable colour.

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