Carat & Cut of Diamonds

Carat & Cut of Diamonds

Carat and cut refer to a diamonds size and the cut or shape of the stone that was created by the gemologist. Carat affects price based on rarity and desirability. Larger carat gemstones are rarer and therefore priced higher. The cut of a diamond on the other hand affects the brilliance of the stone, or its ability to capture and refract the light. A cut brings out the natural beauty of a diamond, and each cut shape has its advantages and disadvantages that can affect pricing and quality.

The 4C's of diamond pricing are all considered in your average stone grading report, but there is another factor that needs be considered. Never leave out, the perceived value of a diamond. What is the diamond worth to you, does the stone you are considering speak to you directly. Are you instinctively drawn to the particular diamond you are considering. Perfection aside, it is the emotional impact of your gemstone that you should never forget if you are going to buy the right diamond for you.