Understanding the 4 c s of a diamond color cut carat clarity and the factors that impact its quality price and value.
Diamond carat size and price chart.
However we need to consider the other cs of a diamond color clarity and cut.
The diamond on the right weighs in at 0 92 carats and has an excellent cut.
The 3 carat stone is only twice as heavy and not twice as big.
The surface area is 6 23x6 2mm.
We would calculate the price of that carat by multiplying 2500 x 0 5.
Wondering what a 1 carat round diamond looks link on a hand.
Use our diamond size chart to predict the carat weight by the mm diameter of a round diamond.
The diamond on the left is 1 00 carat and has a good cut.
Diamonds under 4ct never rose as much nor fell as far.
The surface area is 6 23x6 26mm.
As you can see from the diamond size comparison above a 3 00 carat diamond would have a diameter of 9 00 mm compared to the 7 50 mm diameter a 1 50 carat diamond has.
The per carat price increases as the weight and the quality increases.
How to calculate price per carat.
For instance if one carat costs 2500 a 0 5 carat diamond would cost 1250.
Note the price dip late 2008 the economic crisis and recent stabilization or even rises.
This round diamond price chart shows changes in diamond prices over the past few years for different sizes.