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Transcript: Hey there, it's Mike Fried and Ira Weissman, the Diamond Pros. Today we’ll help you better understand how we determine the value of a diamond. We will discuss the four major characteristics, or 4 C’s, of diamonds. Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat. We have videos and articles about all four of these characteristics for more in depth content. Today we’ll summarize them and discuss how they affect the price of your diamond.
Color is a good place to start. When purchasing a white diamond, the grading scale runs from D-Z, D being completely clear and the most expensive. As you go further down the scale, you begin to see a hint of yellow. The price drops as well. We generally recommend diamonds in the G-J color range, which we find to be the best balance of a clearish tint and value.
Clarity is the next C. Clarity grades tell you how many imperfections there are in a diamond. We usually recommend diamonds in the VS2 to SI2 range. In those qualities we can pick out an eye-clean diamond that offers the best bang for your buck.
Cut is a little more complicated. Round diamonds are the only shape that receives a cut grade on a GIA certificate. You should stick with excellent cuts only for round diamonds. For all other shapes, consult our guides for specific parameters. Cut may be the most vague, but it's extremely important. A diamond that is cut better will be more brilliant.
Carat, the last C, refers to the weight of the diamond. Diamonds are sold and valued based on their weight. Most people want to find the biggest diamond they can, but don’t get bogged down in the minutie. A 1.20ct and 1.23ct will look virtually identical side by side. Focus on getting the best quality diamond within a range of size. I’d rather have a better cut 1.20ct
Before we get into the details, I want to talk about the 5th C; Certification. Certification is the most important C, even if it is not talked about so much. It is imperative that you have legitimate, third party, certification that tells you exactly what the diamond is. Do not fall prey to disreputable jewelers who sell diamonds with less stringent certification or appraisals. Any diamond you buy should have a GIA or AGS certificate.
Every one of these qualities factors into the price of the diamond. Diamond buying is a zero sum game. For example, If you want a D color diamond, you will need to sacrifice on another quality unless your budget is unlimited.
Let’s say you have a budget of $5,000. If you want to stick with the highest quality diamond, say a D color, FL clarity, excellent cut diamond, the largest diamond you’d be able to find is 0.70 carats. That may be too small given your expectation for that budget. If you said “I don’t care about quality, I just want the largest diamond I can get”, you may be able to find a 1.70ct diamond but it will look terrible.
Our goal is to help you find the sweet spot between quality and value. Using our guidelines, you can find a gorgeous 1.20ct diamond for the same budget.
If you have any other questions, or would like some help picking out the perfect diamond ring, feel free to contact us. One of our diamond consultants will be happy to help you find the perfect engagement ring.
Once again, this is Mike and Ira, the Diamond Pros. Thanks for watching.
