The answer to the question "Why is a diamond cheap?" is quite complex and depends on different factors. In this article, I will provide information about the main factors that affect the price of a diamond and explain how these factors interact with each other.

 

Diamonds are one of the most precious stones in the world due to their durability, rarity and brilliance. However, not all diamonds are equally valuable and their price depends on several factors.

 

Main factors determining diamond price

 

 

Carat Weight

Carat weight is one of the important factors that determine the price of a diamond. The carat weight of a diamond refers to the weight of the diamond and is 0.2 grams or 200 milligrams. Carat determines the size as well as the weight of the diamond.

 

Carat weight directly affects the price of a diamond. As the carat weight of a diamond increases, its price also increases. Therefore, large carat diamonds are more expensive. However, carat weight alone is not enough to determine the value of a diamond. Other factors should also be taken into account.

 

For example, a large-carat diamond with poor clarity and color quality may be less expensive than a smaller-carat diamond with higher clarity and color quality. The cut of the diamond also matters. A well-cut diamond may be more expensive than a lower-carat diamond with poor cut quality.

 

In short, the carat weight of a diamond is one of the important factors that determine the price of a diamond, but it is not enough on its own. The clarity, color and cut quality of the diamond are other factors that determine the price, and all of these factors should be evaluated together.

 

Colour

The color quality of a diamond is one of the important factors that determines the price of a diamond. Color refers to the whiteness or colorlessness of a diamond and is measured on a scale from D to Z. Grade D indicates the highest degree of colorlessness, while grade Z indicates the lowest degree of colorlessness. Colorless diamonds are more expensive than less colorless ones.

 

The color quality of a diamond is a characteristic that can be difficult to see with the naked eye. For this reason, diamond color grades are determined by the internationally accepted standard GIA (Gemological Institute of America). The color grades used by the GIA are D, E, F (colorless), G, H, I, J (slightly yellowish), K, L, M (yellowish), and NZ (slightly to intensely yellowish).

 

Colorless diamonds are more expensive because they are rarer and more sought after. However, slightly yellowish or yellowish diamonds, although lower on the color scale, can be quite valuable with the right cut and clarity. Additionally, some diamonds can be naturally colored, such as blue, pink, yellow or green, and because these diamonds are so rare, they are more expensive.

 

As a result, the color quality of a diamond is one of the important factors that determines the price of a diamond. Although colorless diamonds are more valuable, slightly yellowish or yellowish diamonds can also be quite valuable with the appropriate cut, clarity and color quality. When purchasing a diamond, it is important to consider other factors such as cut, clarity and carat weight, as well as color grade.

 

Clarity

Clarity is one of the important factors that determine the price of a diamond. Clarity refers to the absence or presence of visible flaws (inclusions) in or on the diamond.

 

Diamonds have a natural crystalline structure and usually contain some mineral inclusions or cracks. These inclusions reduce the clarity of the diamond and decrease its value. Clarity is evaluated according to a scale determined by the GIA (Gemological Institute of America). The GIA clarity scale is IF (internally flawless), VVS (very, very slightly included), VS (very slightly included), SI (slightly included) and I (included).

 

IF grade diamonds are completely clear and the most valuable, with no flaws. VVS grade diamonds may have very small flaws, but even these are hard to see. VS grade diamonds require a microscope at 10x magnification to see the flaws. SI grade diamonds may have visible flaws, but they are usually not visible to the naked eye. I grade diamonds are the most flawed and are the lowest grade in clarity.

 

The clarity of a diamond directly affects its price. Diamonds with higher clarity grades are more expensive. However, clarity grade alone is not enough to determine the value of a diamond. Other factors such as cut, color and carat weight are also important factors in determining the value of a diamond.

 

As a result, clarity is a major factor in determining the price of a diamond. The clarity grade of a diamond refers to the absence or presence of visible flaws in or on it. The higher the clarity grade of a diamond, the more valuable it is. However, the cut of the diamond, its color quality, and carat weight are other important factors that affect the value of a diamond.

 

Cut

Cut is an important factor that determines the brilliance, fire and quality of the sparkle of a diamond. Cutting is the process of cutting a diamond into different shapes such as round, princess, emerald, heart, oval. This cutting process determines how much material will be cut from the original stone of the diamond, in which direction it will be cut, how smooth its surfaces will be and how symmetrical it will be.

 

The cut of a diamond affects the optical properties of the diamond, increasing the brilliance, fire and sparkle of the stone. A good cut allows light to fall on the top surface of the diamond, be reflected inside the stone and re-emit from the surface of the diamond. This makes the diamond appear brighter and more luminous. In addition, a good cut shows off the color of the diamond better.

 

Cut is graded on a scale determined by the GIA. The GIA cut scale is divided into five grades: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, and Poor. Excellent and Very Good diamonds have high sparkle and fire, and are perfectly symmetrical and proportional. Good diamonds still have good sparkle and fire, but are slightly lower in symmetry and proportion. Fair and Poor diamonds have poor symmetry and proportional, and are also lower in sparkle and fire.

 

Cut is also an important factor in determining the price of a diamond. A good cut makes the diamond appear brighter and more sparkling, and therefore can be sold for a higher price tag. However, the cut grade alone is not enough to determine the value of a diamond. Other factors such as color, clarity and carat weight are also important factors that affect the value of a diamond.

Each of these factors affects the price of a diamond, and the effects of each factor combine with the others to determine the price of a diamond. For example, a large diamond, even if it is pure and colorless, may decrease in price if it is poorly cut. Also, a small diamond may be more expensive than a perfectly cut, colorless, and clear diamond.