The naming of this blog is all about information, although you might not think so initially. You will find here my reflections on information, its value and its quality.

A Dutch Rose is a special cut of a diamond, or as Wikipedia states:

Rose cuts

Various forms of the rose cut have been in use since the mid 16th century. Like the step cuts, they were derived from older types of cuts The basic rose cut has a flat base (no pavilion) and a crown composed of triangular facets (usually 12 or 24) in symmetrical arrangement, which rise to form a point. They are usually circular in outline; variations include: the briolette (oval); Antwerp rose (hexagonal); and double Dutch rose (resembling two rose cuts united back-to-back).

Rose cuts are seldom seen nowadays, except in antique jewelry. Like the older style brilliants and step cuts, there is a growing demand for rose cuts for the purpose of repairing or reproducing antique pieces. The rose cut is still routinely used for melée diamonds.

Four characteristics, known informally as the four Cs, are now commonly used as the basic descriptors of diamonds: these are carat, cut, color, and clarity. Together they give you a measure for the quality of a diamond.

This is exactly what we need if we want to value our information, a way to measure its quality. I propose to you the 4 C’s for the quality of information: Clear, Complete, Current and Consistent. More on the 4 C’s for information is available.

Currently I have no way of measuring the value of information. All I know is, it depends. But maybe with the help of a few friends meaning you, the reader, we can make a start in finding out.