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Weight
Now
look at the list of the following four diamond rings, which
are the same color and quality. Are they arranged in the order
of their decreasing diamond value? If not, put them in the
correct order.
a. 1 ct round diamond solitaire ring
b. 1 ct emerald-cut diamond solitaire ring
c. 1 ct TW ring with 15 baguette (rectangular) diamonds d.
1 ct TW ring with 15 round diamonds
If
you left them as is, you are correct Small baguettes tend
to cost more per carat than small rounds. And large round
diamonds cost more than large emerald cuts or baguettes. Small
rounds are considerably less per carat than large rounds.
The
complexity of diamond pricing can be discouraging, but you
don't need to know the details of the system to shop for value.
Just be aware that shape and carat weight can affect the per
carat value of diamonds and follow these two guidelines:
Compare per carat weight instead of total weight.
When judging prices, compare diamonds of the same size, shape,
quality, and color. 40
Size
Versus Carat Weight
Sometimes
in the jewelry trade, the term size is used as a synonym for
carat weight. This is because small round diamonds having
the same weight also look the same size and have similar diameters.
As diamonds increase in weight, their size becomes less predictable.
This doesn’t means that you need to carry a millimeter
gauge with you when you go shopping. It just mean that you
should start noting the different illusion of size that different
diamond shape and measurement can create.
You
should also note that diamonds usually have different measurements
than other gemstones having the same weight. For example because
of its high density, a one-carat cubic zirconia is considerably
smaller than a one-carat diamond. On the other hand, a one-carat
emerald, due to its lower density, is bigger than a one-carat
diamond.
Matter
what shape
The
diamonds because
Diamond
weight increases
Aware
that shape
Diameter
measurements can
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