Shape
Shape refers to the appearance of the center stone. Most diamond shapes are Round, Square (Princess, Asscher, Cushion, Radiant), Rectangular ( Emerald, Elongated Radiant, Elongated Cushion), Heart-shaped, Pear-shaped (also known as tear-drop), Oval, or Marquise (like an Oval but pointed on both ends).
Color
White diamonds range from D-F (colorless), G-H (near colorless \u0026 very difficult to detect), I-J (near colorless with slightly detectable warmth), K-Z (noticeable color). Color presents itself as a pale yellow. With Fancy Color diamonds, the intense grades will be the most color saturated.
Carat Size
Carat weight refers not to the size of the stone, but the weight of it; two stones may have identical carat weights but have different length x width measurements depending on the cut. If you want to choose a smaller carat weight stone, opt for a higher cut grade, as this will make the stone appear larger. When selecting a stone for a specific budget, try to go slightly under a full or half carat weight, because prices jump at those sizes. For example, a 1.9ct stone will cost less than a 2.0ct, and because carat weight is distributed across the entirety of the diamond, that size difference would be nearly impossible to detect.
Price
Price range for ring and accessory items are without stones set. Price range for loose stones reflect just the stone, not the ring or accessory added.
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Shape
Shape refers to the appearance of the center stone. Most diamond shapes are Round, Square (Princess, Asscher, Cushion, Radiant), Rectangular ( Emerald, Elongated Radiant, Elongated Cushion), Heart-shaped, Pear-shaped (also known as tear-drop), Oval, or Marquise (like an Oval but pointed on both ends).
Color
White diamonds range from D-F (colorless), G-H (near colorless \u0026 very difficult to detect), I-J (near colorless with slightly detectable warmth), K-Z (noticeable color). Color presents itself as a pale yellow. With Fancy Color diamonds, the intense grades will be the most color saturated.
Carat Size
Carat weight refers not to the size of the stone, but the weight of it; two stones may have identical carat weights but have different length x width measurements depending on the cut. If you want to choose a smaller carat weight stone, opt for a higher cut grade, as this will make the stone appear larger. When selecting a stone for a specific budget, try to go slightly under a full or half carat weight, because prices jump at those sizes. For example, a 1.9ct stone will cost less than a 2.0ct, and because carat weight is distributed across the entirety of the diamond, that size difference would be nearly impossible to detect.
Price
Price range for ring and accessory items are without stones set. Price range for loose stones reflect just the stone, not the ring or accessory added.
