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DIAMOND
FACTS | DIAMOND BUYING GUIDE |
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Diamond
Color | Diamond Clarity | Diamond Weight | Diamond Cut| Diamond
Fluoroscence | Diamond Certificates |
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Diamonds are
sold by the carat (ct)-not to be confused with karat (kt), which
refers to gold quality in the Unites States. Once you've determined
what cut, color, and clarity grade you're looking for in a diamond,
it's easy to determine the carat weight of diamond that will fit
within your budget. |
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As a rule,
the price increases per carat as we go from smaller to larger stones,
since the larger stones are more limited in supply. As you will see,
the price of a diamond does not increase proportionally-there are
disproportionate jumps. And larger the stone (all else being equal in
terms of overall quality), more disproportionate the increase in cost
per carat may be. A 2-carat stone would cost four times as much as a
1-carat stone and not twice. |
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To choose the
best carat weight of diamond, consider her style, the size of her
finger, the size of your setting, and your budget. |
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If you have a
set budget, explore all your options and you'll find that there is a
wide range of diamond carat weights and qualities available in your
price range. |
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If your
recipient is very active or not used to wearing jewelry, she may find
herself bumping or nicking her new ring. Consider a smaller size
diamond or a setting that protects a larger diamond from getting
knocked against doors and counters. |
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Also keep in
mind that the smaller the finger, the larger the diamond will appear.
A 1½-carat diamond solitaire looks much larger on a size 4
finger than a size 8. |
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If you have
already chosen a setting, to make sure you choose a diamond to fit,
look for the diamond size specifications of your ring in the product
catalog or ask your Sndgems.com customer service associate what size
diamond you should look for. |
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Finally, if a
large carat weight is important to you, yet you're working within a
budget, consider a diamond with a good cut, SI1–SI2 clarity, and
an I of J color grade. |
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But the best
way to determine what size is best is by getting an idea of what she
is expecting. If you plan carefully, you can get some answers without
even raising her suspicions. |
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Diamond
Clarity |
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Diamonds that
are absolutely clean are very much in demand and are therefore the
most expensive. View Details. |
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Diamond
Color |
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We think color
is one is one of the most important factors to consider when
selecting a diamond because it is one of the first things most people
notice-whether or not the diamond is "white". View
Details. |
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Diamond
Cut |
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In its natural
state, a diamond's beauty is generally concealed. While nature
determines a diamond's color, clarity, and carat weight, the hand of
a master craftsman is needed to release its fire and beauty. View
Details. |
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