COMPARE THE MOST EXPENSIVE 1 CARAT DIAMOND TO THE CHEAPEST

Expensive or Cheap?

Most people would lean somewhere in the middle. For most would not want the cheapest (aka undesirable), nor the break the bank diamond.

So let’s compare.

Below are two diamonds selected for their exact 1.00 carat weight (at the time of this post). But the options are wide open regarding cut, clarity, carat weight, certification, polish, symmetry, and fluorescence.

The only thing that I did was select the most expensive round brilliant cut diamond, and then the cheapest 1 carat round diamond.

Take a peek:

CARAT, CLARITY, COLOR, CUT, POL, SYM, FLUOR	PRICE	VIEW
1.00, I1, K, VG, VG, G, FAINT	$1,930	VIEW
1.00, VVS1, E, EX, EX, EX, NONE	$15,340	VIEW

What a HUGE difference in price:

It’s a difference of $13,410.

Granted, there’s also a huge difference in appearance as well. It’s night and day. The cheapest stone is cloudy, yellow, and has very little brilliance or shine.

The most expensive diamond is ultra-clean, has pure white color, and triple excellent cut, polish, and symmetry. Plus, it has no fluorescence. It’s stunning.

But the price…

It’s high, yes. But what most people don’t know is this: it’s not always about quality. Sure you would think that one the best clarity, color, and cut diamonds would demand price, but one more thing does:

The market.

The diamond market fluctuates daily. Meaning, the cost goes up or down. So if a diamond of high quality is purchased on the low, then the retail price is lower as well. That’s why some diamonds of exact same quality are different prices.

Just like this diamond here:

CARAT, CLARITY, COLOR, CUT, POL, SYM, FLUOR	PRICE	VIEW
1.00, VVS1, F, EX, EX, EX, NONE	$10,020	VIEW

This is a better diamond; cheaper!

It’s the same color range; pure white, but the carat weight, clarity, and fluorescent grades are identical. The biggest difference is cut.

It’s True Hearts.

True Hearts is the finest cut of diamond in the world. It’s a triple excellent stone with perfectly cut hearts and arrows. And the sparkle you get from a True Hearts diamond is breathtaking. It will knock your socks off.

And it’s cheaper…

5 grand less, for a much better cut. Crazy, isn’t it?

See, it’s all in what you search for. It’s selecting different options, comparing quality, comparing stones, even shapes, to find the best deal you can.

Sure you could go with the cheapest stone…

But what most people want is the best looking stone for the best price possible.

Which is why excellent cuts, eye-clean clarity, and white color is always a win-win diamond. They’re beautiful, dazzling, and the price stays low.

Just like these diamonds here at James Allen.

1 carat diamonds will never truly be cheap, but if you know what you look for, and where to buy them (compare James Allen with any mall stores), and you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

It’s not the cheapest, but it’s also not the most expensive…

It’s just right.

Find your perfect diamond today.

Cheers! :)