Every Bliss engagement ring begins with a diamond chosen for its exceptional character and superlative quality. Each stone has been cut and polished to release all its brilliance and distinctive beauty. "No two diamonds are alike," Bliss once explained. "Each diamond has a different nature. Each diamond must be handled the way you handle a person." Our discriminating connoisseur ship of gemstones has not changed, and every engagement ring we create is one of a kind. When purchasing a diamond, you will hear mention of the "Four Cs." These criteria for evaluating stones—carat weight, cut, color, and clarity—offer a useful starting point. However, diamonds that seem similar when judged by these criteria alone can vary greatly in beauty. Bliss selects diamonds for our engagement rings according to a more complex calculus, applying a high level of gemological expertise.