Diamond Prices

  The Nitty Gritty:  Diamond Prices are calculated on a number of variables.  From shape, clarity, color and so on.  Its a task finding out what you want from a diamond and even harder to find a deal without knowing what you are looking at.   Take a look at this 1 carat E color VVS1 clarity Diamond for $8,664 compared to this 1 carat  I color SI1 clarity diamond for $4,971.  Can you see any difference between the two?  This is a $3,500 difference yet the same carat weight.  This article is to prevent you from overspending on attributes that won’t be appreciated or visible.

Diamond prices are calculated using the Rapaport Price List. diamond priices

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diamond prices examples above

Carat weight is on the top bar and color is on the side. As shown above, to find say the value of a 1-carat range SI1 clarity H color you must run a line across till their paths meet.     To calculate these prices you must multiply the carat weight.  1 carat is the easiest of course because it literally equals what is listed.  a 1.35 carat is multiplied by the $6,500 rate + 8,775 vs the 1 carat $6,500.  This is how you calculate the prices.  This is the pricing you typically see at retail stores.

Very Important! Please notice the lines separating certain blocks. For example colors, D,E, and F are in one bracket   – G and H in another. VS1 and VS2 are in a separate bracket and so on.  Each of those brackets represent a price jump some more dramatic than others.

Different shapes have Diamond Pricing

Above is a sample of round diamond pricing but that doesn’t carry over to princess cut diamond pricing.  Take a look at this 1 carat SI 1 clarity H color Princess cut diamond for $3,340 vs this Round 1 carat SI1 clarity H color Diamond for $4,610. Many don’t understand why but the reason is simple.  A diamond unpolished is called diamond rough.  It looks much like a rock.  To cut and polish a diamond, different shapes leave more unused diamond waste.

Visit this link to see a great article from Blue Nile on how Diamond Prices and shapes differ.

 

Recommended Places To Buy

For me to recommend any business, they must meet certain criteria. They must prove valuable to my clients in regards to How to buy a diamond savings and selection | EXPECT 20%-40% LOWER PRICES THAN TRADITIONAL JEWELERS |, time doing business(legitimacy), reputation, and return policy.

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James Allen  has the highest volume in diamond sales in the web and now have 500,000 diamonds in their inventory.  They have industry leading diamond viewing technology.  The ability to see your diamond more clearly than in a physical retail store is a massive plus for you. JA has incredible costumer service and have a massive Lab created diamond consisting of HPHT diamonds in their inventory. They have free shipping domestic + international - free ring resizing -  no questions asked money back return 30 days  - provides insurance appraisals -  lifetime warranty

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Blue Nile was the original online giant that opened in 1999! They have the industry-leading largest available exclusive online inventory.  They have incredible prices and their images are catching up to James Allen. No questions asked money back 30 day guarantee - Free shipping - Free ring sizing - Provide insurance appraisals -  Lifetime warranty - 100% future credit towards upgrades

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  Feel free to reach out and send me a message. Do you want buying advice on How to buy a diamond or have you found a stone you wish for me to evaluate. Feel free to drop me a line and say hello. Advice is free.  


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