How does a diamonds color affect the price?
When selecting a diamond the final choice will be limited by your budget. A buyer must consider the color, clarity,cut and carat weight when coming to a final decision.What then is the effect of color on the price you will pay and the decision you will make?
In my opinion color and cut are the two main features when selecting a diamond, assumming that the diamond is eye clean(you can not see the internal inclusions with your nacked eye).Color directly affects the cost of a diamond assuming clarity, cut and size are fixed.For example:-
For a specific clarity (say VS2) the cost of a “D” color stone is substantially higher than an “H” color or a “J” color diamond.
A 1ct Round D VS2 is 38% more than an H VS2 and 79% more than a J VS2.
A 2ct Round D VS2 is 46% more than an H VS2 and 116% more than a J VS2.
A 3ct Round D VS2 is 59% more than an H VS2 and 136% more than a J VS2.
So if you have set your heart on a 1ct Round with a VS2 clarity then you will pay a lot more for a D color than a J color.The compromise would be to buy a diamond that looks white to the avarage person. Any diamond I color and above is considered white. There is clearly a difference between a D and an I , but only when put side by side. I like G and H as a good compromise.
- Colors D, E, and F are called colorless (super white)
- Colors G, H, and I are called near colorless
- Colors J , K, L, and M are faint yellow
- Colors O through Z are light yellow
- Fancy Yellow diamonds are graded light fancy, fancy, intense and vivid yellow. (colored diamonds are a separate subject).
If you feel that you must have a D color and have a limited budget you will have to compromise on either clarity or size.You could have a 1ct round D SI2 for the same price as a !ct round H VS2 or a ct round J Internally Flawless.Never Compromise on Cut!!!!!!
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