Qualities That Change the Value of a Diamond

The four most important factors that determine the value of a diamond are cut, clarity, carat weight and color.

• Cut: The cut determines how well light is reflected from your stone. If it’s poorly cut or has an unusual shape, you’ll lose some sparkle even if the other 3Cs are good.
• Clarity: The fewer imperfections in your diamond’s structure (called inclusions), the more expensive it will be — but don’t worry too much about this quality unless you’re buying an ultra-high-end piece! Most people will never notice an inclusion anyway.
• Carat Weight: This refers to how heavy your stone is; 1 carat = 200 milligrams (or about 0.007 ounces). Carats are measured by weight rather than size because all diamonds have different shapes and sizes; therefore comparing them visually would not be accurate enough.
• Color: It is the most important factor in determining the value of a diamond. The color scale ranges from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow), with each letter representing a specific hue and tone combination.

Natural Diamonds

These are the most traditional, naturally occurring diamonds. Their clarity and colour qualities are unmatched and they are usually the most expensive types of diamonds.

Lab Grown Diamonds

With advancements in technology, we were able to create diamonds in laboratory situations. They have a benefit over natural diamonds since they are up to 50% to 60% cheaper than natural diamonds with experts predicting that they might rise up to 75% cheaper.

Treated Diamonds

A diamond that has been mined naturally but enhanced or manipulated in a lab to enhance its cut, clarity or color in a lab is known as a treated diamond. They are drastically cheaper than natural diamonds.

Natural Fancy Color Diamonds

These are extremely rare (1 in 10,000) natural diamonds. Hence, they are incredibly expensive. They come in a huge variety of colors with pink and yellow being the most popular.