Color is graded on a scale of D to Z, D being colorless, Z being the darkest shade of light yellow attributed to the scale. The closer to D on the scale, the more valuable the diamond.
Clarity is rated between Flawless (FL) / Internally Flawless (IF) all the way to three levels of Imperfect I1, I2, and I3. Flawless it the most prized.
Pink diamonds are becoming popular in the current market, where yellow diamonds or clear diamonds were once prized.
See the Related Link for more extended information about the rating system and value placed on diamonds.
On the high end, a 1 carat, round diamond in a D color, IF clarity GIA certified diamond is for $8126 and if you adjust the color and clarity, a 1 carat H color, VS1 clarity GIA certified diamond is for $3496.
Every diamond is valued by its cut, clarity, colour in addition to its carat weight.
The cut clarity colour is used when making, producing, and selling, diamonds. The cost and importance of the diamond depends on all three, the cut, clarity, and colour, of each and every diamond.
A 4.36 round diamond J color and VS2 clarity with a very good cut is worth about $54,138. For details on this and other information, get in touch with us via www.dubaiwholesalediamonds.com/enquiry.
The starting price for a round H color, VS2 clarity diamond is $3736 and it goes up to about $12,000 depending on the clarity and color.
For diamond Cut- round/ brilliant color= D, E, F clarity= Fl, IF or VVS1
Carat, cut, clarity and color - four words associated with determining the value of a diamond.
Carat, Clarity, Color, and Cut. Carat weight is the weight of the diamond - one carat equals about .2 grams. Clarity is how clear or see-through the diamond is. The color of diamonds can be just about anything, but generally they are clear or a light yellow. The cut of a diamond is how proportionate and symmetrical it is.
Cut Clarity Carat Color
When purchasing a diamond, it's the clarity that counts. The less color involved in the gemstone the more valued.
A diamond has four (4) properties: color, cut, clarity, and carat weight.
The value of a diamond depends on its cut, its clarity, its colour and its carat weight. A local jeweler can give you the answer you want.