Who are the 4 C’s?
The Cerafice family (Tom, Cecilia, Anthony and Loren) are long time members of the Claremont community. Tom grew up through Sumner Elementary, El Roble Middle School, and Claremont High, as did his and Cecilia’s two children Anthony and Loren. Cecilia Cerafice is a tenured first grade teacher at Condit Elementary.
In 1999, after 10 years in working with corporate jewelry companies nationally, Tom decided to bring his expertise home to his own community. Tom opened 4C’s Finecraft Jewelers in 1999, his first location at the Vons Center off Baseline Road. In 2010 Tom moved the store into the Claremont Village on Yale Avenue where it continues to thrive today.
Anthony moved to Australia in 2012 where he met his now wife Ashley, they now live in Claremont with their two children Solomon and Cassius. Ashley joined the 4C’s family business in 2022, and Anthony graduated as a Physicians Assistant.
Loren has many years of experience in the 4C’s business. In 2014 she spread her wings to live in Canada for a number of years. She’s now back and thriving in the health care industry.
Working in their local community has been a blessing for the Cerafice family who enjoy giving back via community fundraising efforts and supporting local organizations, the Be Perfect Foundation being so close to their hearts.
“This is a family business. By that I mean, don't be surprised if, once you enter the door, you will be treated like one of the family. Quality and service vie for top position. Seems like I want to drop off a casserole anytime I'm going past their door walking down Yale Street.”
— Doug B.
The 4 C’s of Diamond Quality
CUT
When people think of cut, they often think it’s the shape of the diamond. But, it’s about how light is returned due to a diamond’s facets. Cut is responsible for brilliance, fire, and scintillation of a diamond.
Brilliance = combination of all of the white light reflected internally and externally
Fire = a scattering of light into a play of color
Scintillation = a diamond’s sparkle
For the best results, proportions of its facets, symmetry, the relationship of its weight to its diameter, girdle thickness, and quality of its polish have to come together in just the right way.
COLOR
A diamond’s color is measured using the GIA® D-to-Z diamond color grading system. This system is the most widely accepted for grading. All diamonds are evaluated based on the absence of color.
No hue = higher value
This lack of color is measured in degrees based on comparisons with masterstones, made while viewing under controlled lighting and conditions. This means that regardless of where in the world the diamond is graded it will be under the same conditions and should receive the same grade. These color distinctions are invisible to the untrained eye and should be left to a trained diamond grader.
CLARITY
Just as a diamond’s color is graded on the absence of color, the diamond’s clarity is graded on the absence of inclusions and blemishes.
Internal characteristics = Inclusions
External characteristics = blemishes
Most are smaller than can be seen by the naked eye. And, accurate assessment is of utmost importance. So, trained diamond graders evaluate the quantity, size, relief, nature, position of these characteristics, and how they affect the appearance of the diamond.
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CARAT WEIGHT
In addition to color, cut, and clarity, carat weight directly correlates to price of the diamond. This happens because the supply is low (larger = rarer) and demand is high (larger = more popular).
1 Carat = 200 milligrams
1 Point = 0.01 carat = 1/100 of a carat
Diamonds of equal weight are not necessarily the same size. Different proportions and depths will result in different size and weight combinations.
