{"id":30744,"date":"2020-06-27T09:08:38","date_gmt":"2020-06-27T13:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=30744"},"modified":"2020-06-27T09:08:38","modified_gmt":"2020-06-27T13:08:38","slug":"is-flawless-really-that-expensive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/is-flawless-really-that-expensive\/","title":{"rendered":"IS FLAWLESS REALLY THAT EXPENSIVE?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Is-Flawless-Really-That-Expensive.gif\" alt=\"Is Flawless Really That Expensive\" title=\"Is Flawless Really That Expensive\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-30749\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>Good question&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>\nAre flawless diamonds (<strong>FL clarity<\/strong>), really that more expensive than the average clarities?<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Yes, and NO!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nYou see, it all depends on <strong>the rest of the diamond<\/strong>, because a lot of factors determine price.<\/p>\n<p><h2>Things like:<\/h2>\n<p>\n<strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cut<\/li>\n<li>Color<\/li>\n<li>Carat Weight<\/li>\n<li>Symmetry<\/li>\n<li>Polish<\/li>\n<li>Fluorescence<\/li>\n<li>Certification<\/li>\n<li>Shape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nBut if we compare similar diamonds of <strong>similar color<\/strong>, carat weight, and the rest of the diamond&#8217;s attributes, then we get <strong>a much better picture<\/strong> of the price of flawless diamonds, and how much more they really are.<\/p>\n<p>\nCompare the prices below of this particular quality: <strong>1.00 carat<\/strong>, G color, <strong>excellent polish\/symmetry<\/strong>, no fluorescence, round brilliant, <strong>excellent cut<\/strong>, GIA certificate.<\/p>\n<p><h2>This is what you get:<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#87c1fc\" valign=\"top\"><strong>CARAT, CLARITY, COLOR, CUT, POL, SYM, FLUOR<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#87c1fc\" valign=\"top\"><strong>PRICE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#87c1fc\" valign=\"top\"><strong>VIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><strong>1.00, I1, G, EX, EX, EX, NONE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><strong>$2,330<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/all-diamonds\/?Color=G&#038;Clarity=I1&#038;Polish=EX&#038;Symmetry=EX&#038;Lab=GIA&#038;Flour=None?a_aid=JSDG\">VIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cbe3ff\" valign=\"top\"><strong>1.00, SI2, G, EX, EX, EX, NONE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cbe3ff\" valign=\"top\"><strong>$3,680<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cbe3ff\" valign=\"top\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/all-diamonds\/?Color=G&#038;Clarity=SI2&#038;Polish=EX&#038;Symmetry=EX&#038;Lab=GIA&#038;Flour=None?a_aid=JSDG\">VIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><strong>1.00, SI1, G, EX, EX, EX, NONE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><strong>$4,280<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/all-diamonds\/?Color=G&#038;Clarity=SI1&#038;Polish=EX&#038;Symmetry=EX&#038;Lab=GIA&#038;Flour=None?a_aid=JSDG\">VIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cbe3ff\" valign=\"top\"><strong>1.00, VS2, G, EX, EX, EX, NONE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cbe3ff\" valign=\"top\"><strong>$4,860<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cbe3ff\" valign=\"top\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/all-diamonds\/?Color=G&#038;Clarity=VS2&#038;Polish=EX&#038;Symmetry=EX&#038;Lab=GIA&#038;Flour=None?a_aid=JSDG\">VIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><strong>1.00, VS1, G, EX, EX, EX, NONE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><strong>$5,780<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/all-diamonds\/?Color=G&#038;Clarity=VS1&#038;Polish=EX&#038;Symmetry=EX&#038;Lab=GIA&#038;Flour=None?a_aid=JSDG\">VIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cbe3ff\" valign=\"top\"><strong>1.00, VVS2, G, EX, EX, EX, NONE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cbe3ff\" valign=\"top\"><strong>$6,500<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cbe3ff\" valign=\"top\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/all-diamonds\/?Color=G&#038;Clarity=VVS2&#038;Polish=EX&#038;Symmetry=EX&#038;Lab=GIA&#038;Flour=None?a_aid=JSDG\">VIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><strong>1.00, VVS1, G, EX, EX, EX, NONE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><strong>$6,580<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/all-diamonds\/?Color=G&#038;Clarity=VVS1&#038;Polish=EX&#038;Symmetry=EX&#038;Lab=GIA&#038;Flour=None?a_aid=JSDG\">VIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cbe3ff\" valign=\"top\"><strong>1.00, IF, G, EX, EX, EX, NONE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cbe3ff\" valign=\"top\"><strong>$8,370<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cbe3ff\" valign=\"top\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/all-diamonds\/?Color=G&#038;Clarity=IF&#038;Polish=EX&#038;Symmetry=EX&#038;Lab=GIA&#038;Flour=None?a_aid=JSDG\">VIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><strong>1.00, FL, G, EX, EX, EX, NONE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><strong>$8,830<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/all-diamonds\/?Color=G&#038;Clarity=FL&#038;Polish=EX&#038;Symmetry=EX&#038;Lab=GIA&#038;Flour=None?a_aid=JSDG\">VIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>\n<strong>Only $6,000 difference<\/strong>. Not that bad, eh?<\/p>\n<p>\nYeah. Keep in mind, these prices are based upon availability right now. Meaning, if these diamonds are sold, then the next closest diamond could be way more expensive (or cheaper). <strong>It&#8217;s all supply and demand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nDiamond prices and availability change daily, <strong>and so do prices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>The shape also comes into play<\/strong>, different shapes are way cheaper. And if you purchase online with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/round-cut\/?a_aid=JSDG\">James Allen<\/a>, then <strong>it gets even cheaper<\/strong>, because they have <strong>very little overhead<\/strong> (unlike the high prices of mall jewelry stores). <\/p>\n<p>\nAnd if you want the best of the best, like high quality in every aspect, <strong>then the price really explodes<\/strong>. If you want not only the perfect clarity (<strong>flawless<\/strong>), but the perfect color (<strong>D<\/strong>), and the perfect cut (<strong>triple excellent<\/strong>), <strong>GIA certified<\/strong>, this is what you get:<\/p>\n<p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/round-cut\/1.43-carat-d-color-fl-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-9065153?a_aid=JSDG\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Are-Flawless-Diamonds-Really-That-Expensive.jpg\" alt=\"Are Flawless Diamonds Really That Expensive\" title=\"Are Flawless Diamonds Really That Expensive\" width=\"640\" height=\"653\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Are-Flawless-Diamonds-Really-That-Expensive.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Are-Flawless-Diamonds-Really-That-Expensive-98x100.jpg 98w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Are-Flawless-Diamonds-Really-That-Expensive-294x300.jpg 294w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Are-Flawless-Diamonds-Really-That-Expensive-53x53.jpg 53w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#87c1fc\" valign=\"top\"><strong>CARAT, CLARITY, COLOR, CUT, POL, SYM<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#87c1fc\" valign=\"top\"><strong>PRICE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#87c1fc\" valign=\"top\"><strong>VIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><strong>1.43, FL, D, EX, EX, EX<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><strong>$15,850<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/round-cut\/1.43-carat-d-color-fl-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-9065153?a_aid=JSDG\">VIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Now that&#8217;s a perfect diamond with <strong>a perfect price tag<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/all-diamonds\/?Color=I,H,G,F,E,D&#038;Clarity=FL?a_aid=JSDG\">See all of the flawless diamonds here at James Allen.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Cheers! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Good question&#8230; Are flawless diamonds (FL clarity), really that more expensive than the average clarities? 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