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JEWELERS BOARD OF TRADE LISTED
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Cut
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The closer to "ideal" a diamond is cut, the more a cutter will charge per carat. Charts are
available which will give you the statistical data for cuts determined to be very good,good, fair or
poor (notify us of your request). This information can be useful to help you determine variances in cost
when comparing certified diamonds. Most diamonds sold are of good to poor in cut standards. Quite
frankly, most people cannot physically see the difference between a excellent and good cut. Actual ideal
cut percentage statistics are still in dispute. Even GIA has refused to put grades on cut (to date).
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Color
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Traditionally refers to the body color of a diamond. Colorless is rarer and therefore more valuable than
yellow-tinted diamonds. It is difficult for most consumers to see any yellow until after the near
colorless range.
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Clarity
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Clarity refers to the number, size and location of inclusions within a diamond. The less inclusions the
rarer, and therefore more valuable. In general terms,if you select SI2 or higher you will not (in most
cases) see inclusions with your naked eye.
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Carat (weight)
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Carat Weight The size of a diamond has the biggest impact on its price. The metric carat, which equals
0.20 gram, is the standard unit of weight for diamonds and most other gems. If other factors are equal,
the more a stone weighs, the more valuable it will be. Here are several ways to express 1 carat:
- 1 ct.
- 200 milligrams
- 1/5 gram
- 100 points
- 4 grainer (not often used in retail environment)
It is very important not to mistake carat weight as referring to the dimensions of a diamond. It refers
to weight only. Why the distinction? Because weight can hide in different parts of the stone. You can
have a) well-cut, b) deep, or c) shallow Diamonds. Some may appear larger than others due to its cut.
Prices of diamonds are expressed in the trade as a price per carat. So when we say that the Carat Weight
has the biggest impact on the price of the stone, we refer to the unit price per carat, not just the
overall price of the whole stone.
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We Accept:
"All prices are on a cash basis. Prices and availability subject to change without notice."
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