it is harder to get than gold and the process is longer
Diamond are much more valuable than gold even considering the recent price rise for gold.
Gold is more expensive than diamond and platinum because of its scarcity. The gold standard was introduced in the 18th century by the British Parliament. The price of gold is determined by its market supply and demand.
Your answer depends on the purity of the gold and the quality of the diamond. When comparing one gram of 24 karat gold -- the purest gold -- compared with one gram -- five carats -- of the highest quality diamond, the diamond price would be higher. For example, today, based on gold at US$1,054.20/gram = $33.89@gram, and based on the highest quality, five-carat diamond at US$404,055, the price of the diamond is far higher than the price of gold. Conversely, a lower-karat gold gram, or a lower-quality diamond could alter the disparity. This is because about 80% of all diamonds mined are industrial diamonds, not gem quality. You can purchase a bag of industrial diamonds for about the price of a latte.
Probably not much of anything since a diamond have a melting point much higher than gold. I think almost 2-3 times higher than gold.
Diamond is harder than gold. Diamond ranks highest on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, with a score of 10, while gold ranks around 2.5 to 3, which means it can be easily scratched by harder materials.
Platinum is costlier than Diamond . Diamond has variety of qualities to assign its price, but pt is an inert metal. Platinum is a very rare and is a naturally white metal. The platinum that is usually used in jewellery is around 95% pure and is much heavier and much harder than white gold. so pt is costlier.
Diamond is better than gold because diamond is more rare and shinier than gold and comes in lots of colors . It is also worth more .
Gold is heavier than a diamond if they are both the same size.
When a dealer purchases gold jewelry, it is purchased for a price much lower than it is sold for. When the dealer's purchase price is lower than the sale price, it becomes a profit.
To burnish means to polish, and your question appears as though you want to use gold to polish a diamond. Since diamond is much harder than gold, if you attempted this task, you would simply burnish away the gold.
Diamond is harder than gold because of its crystal structure. Diamond consists of carbon atoms arranged in a rigid, three-dimensional lattice structure which makes it extremely resistant to scratching or deformation. Gold, on the other hand, has a more loosely packed atomic structure which is why it is much softer and more malleable compared to diamond.
Yes, a diamond typically sparkles more in a white gold setting compared to a yellow gold setting. White gold enhances a diamond's brilliance and gives it a brighter appearance as it reflects more light, making the diamond appear more dazzling. Yellow gold settings can add warmth to a diamond's color but may slightly reduce its sparkle in comparison to white gold.