The value depends on the carat weight of the individual stones, their clarity, colour and cut.
Your local jeweler may be able to show you comparable stones and tell you how much s/he would charge you for that inventory.
Intrinsic value is the nature of the product and subjective value is what that item means to that person. Like if you were stranded on island water would mean more to you to have then lets say 3 diamonds.
The value of a diamond depends on its cut, its clarity, its colour and its carat weight. Once the stones are faceted and polished, a certified gemologist can give you the answer you want. Uncut diamonds have no set value or consistent value based on size. This is because a diamond's value is only established once it's faceted and polished. A diamond cutter evaluates uncut diamonds and plans the cuts to maximize carat weight, while preserving the stone's other most valuable assets -- its clarity and colour. Then, when the diamond is cut, a price for it can be set.
There are numerous 'kinds' of diamonds -- too many to list. The number of diamonds cannot be determined, since not all diamonds have been mined to date.
No, people say ROTATED SQUARES are diamonds - It's a common mistake. Diamonds are just rotated squares - NOT diamonds. Just remember that.
Diamonds are VALUABLE
The price or value of diamonds is not controlled by any government on earth. The price of diamonds is controlled by markets.
You can call your local Value Village and ask if they have any diamonds for sale.
Diamonds are entertaining for the eye, and have an investment value.
The only negatives about diamonds have to do with their most positives: value.
Diamonds are not generally wasted, given their monetary value and useful value as the hardest mineral known.
The best way to figure out the value of your diamonds is to visit a jewelry store and have them appraised by a professional. If you plan on selling your diamonds any local store that buys gold will probably buy diamonds as well and can give you a good resale value.
White diamonds are valued on there color. The nearer a white diamond is to colorless the rarer it becomes. This raises the diamonds value. Imperfections in white diamonds lead to discoloring and can greatly reduce the value.
mINING
Whatever you have to sell is worth whatever someone will pay you for it. The uncut diamonds could be industrial diamonds or gemstone-quality diamonds. Eighty percent of all diamonds mined are industrial diamonds, which you can purchase very cheaply. Take your uncut diamonds to a diamond cutter for an in-person conversation about the value of each or of the cache.
Of course because they are made of real material; they are just not diamonds. They are less valuable than diamonds.
Diamonds, because they have value, are generally sold or otherwise circulated above ground. Disposing of diamonds usually involves money.
All risk related to diamonds involves their value. Risk of theft and loss are primary for gem-quality diamonds. Best practices dictate that diamonds be insured.