As you’ve probably noticed, the price ranges we’ve listed above for different diamond shapes and carat weights are very large. Per esempio, UN 2 carat round brilliant cut diamond can cost upwards of $50,000, or as little as $7,400. Saving money when buying a diamond is all about finding the intersection where a diamond’s […]
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Diamonds are all priced per carat. Lets say a 0.50 carat diamond has a price of $1400 per carato. That diamond’s price for the stone would be $1400 * 0.50, O $700. Or, let’s say that a 1 carat diamond has a price of $4,100 per carato. This one is easy to calculate — […]
Diamond prices can vary hugely depending on a diamond’s shape, cut quality, clarity and color. Per esempio, the cost of a one carat diamond can range from just $1,500 to more than $16,000 for an extremely well cut, high quality diamond, while a two carat diamond could cost as little as $6,000 or as […]
When discussing pricing and what is a fair deal, you have to know what you want and how to be sure you are getting what you are paying for. You need to make sure you are following the process to ensure you aren’t getting scammed. It’s hard figuring out how much you should spend […]
Often when people hear the term “Carat Weight,” they think it refers to the size of the diamond. In actuality, Carat refers to the weight of the diamond, not how large the stone is. UN 1 Carat Diamond equals 200 milligrams, O 0.2 grams—and weighs about the same as a quarter of a raisin. […]
A Diamond’s Clarity grade evaluates how clean a diamond is from both inclusions and blemishes. Clarity is graded by the GIA on the following scale: Fl (Impeccabile) IF (Internally Flawless) VVS1 (Very, Molto leggermente incluso 1) VVS2 (Very, Molto leggermente incluso 2) VS1 (Molto leggermente incluso 1) VS2 (Molto leggermente incluso 2) SI1 (Slightly […]
Diamond Color is graded in terms of how white or colorless a diamond is. The GIA grades diamonds from D to Z, with D being the most colorless, and Z containing noticeable brown or yellow tint. The pricing of diamonds usually reflects these grades—sometimes significantly. In most cases, the naked eye cannot tell the […]
Diamond Cut specifically refers to the quality of a diamond’s angles, proportions, symmetrical facets, brilliance, fire, scintillation and finishing details. These factors directly impact a diamond’s ability to sparkle, along with its overall aesthetic appeal. For example take a look at this beautiful diamond and this horrific choice. The only issue differentiating the two […]
A diamond’s 4 C’s represent the four main components of its beauty and structure: Taglio, Colore, Clarity and Carat. When looking at a diamond, the eye perceives a balance of its characteristics and components, including, but not limited to, the 4 C’s. Each of the C’s are graded on a scale, and can be […]
Unfortunately, 18K gold’s biggest advantage — its purity — is also its biggest disadvantage. Due to its higher percentage of pure gold, 18K gold is quite noticeably softer and easier to scratch or dent than 14K gold. This means that if your fiancé-to-be works with her hands or has an active lifestyle, an 18K […]