What determines the price of a diamond?
A diamond’s value is determined by its cut, clarity, color, and carat weight. 19. What is the difference between karat weights of gold? 24K gold is 100% pure gold and is too soft for jewelry. Therefore, it is mixed with different alloys to increase durability and hardness. 18K gold is 75% pure gold and 25% alloys. Each karat is equal to roughly 4.17% of the total of the alloy. 20. What is your policy regarding clearance items? Iems sold within the Clearance section are sold “as-is” with no warranties, expressed or implied. If an item is certified by an independent laboratory, the certification card will be included, only if available. Rosdebor.com cannot guarantee this availability. If, for any reason, upon receipt you are not pleased with your purchase, please feel free to return the item(s) based on our Satisfaction Guarantee.
Why do some diamonds cost more than other diamonds? Diamonds are cut in a range of shapes, sizes and qualities all of which influence the price. Diamonds that have an excellent or very good cut grade will reflect maximum fire, brilliance and sparkle and the price of these diamonds will be higher than diamonds with a good cut grade. The Shape of Diamonds Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds are the most popular diamonds for diamond engagement rings followed by Princess Cut Diamonds. Any diamond that is not Round in shape is known as a Fancy Shape Diamond. Asscher, Cushion, Emerald, Heart, Marquise, Oval, Pear, Princess, Radiant and Trilliant cut diamonds are all fancy shape diamonds. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds are the most expensive mainly because when cutting a Round Brilliant Cut diamond there is a greater loss in rough which has to be factored into the price. Another reason why Round Brilliant Cut diamonds are priced higher is because they take longer to polish and cut than other diamond s
