Well if your looking for a stone that looks similar to a diamond that's not actually a diamond and is cheaper there are CZ's (Cubic zirconia) and can come in any color. There is also Swarovski Crystals, and of course you can go for natural semi-precious gemstones such as crystal quartz, and moonstone.
Stone for stone, a diamond is more expensive than an emerald.
Stone for stone, a diamond will cost more than a sapphire.
no
nothings harder than a diamond
Every diamond is priced according to its cut, carat weight, colour and cut. A large chocolate diamond may be more expensive than a clear diamond that is small. All other variables being equal, the jewelery-grade, colored stone -- D through G -- will be more expensive than a chocolate diamond.
Because diamond is harder than any other stone. In fact, diamonds are cut by other diamonds.
No. Diamond is the hardest natural mineral on earth.
saphire
A pink diamond stone, depending on its clarity and depth of colour, will generally fetch a higher price than a similarly clear and colourless stone. A pink diamond is more rare than a colourless diamond, and thus will be more expensive, eventhough the planning, cutting and polishing process is the same for both raw diamond stones..
No stone compares to a diamond.
The cut itself is not an indicator of gem-stone price. The excellence of the cut may affect the price. The cut of a diamond stone is determined by the diamond cutter in order to preserve the other best qualities of the raw stone, such as colour, clarity or carat weight.
diamond = cacbon + stone