Price of Diamonds
By Woro Swasti

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Diamond jewelry such as eternity rings, engagement rings, diamond earrings, bracelet and necklaces are sold in wide range of prices. Since price is one of important factor when buying diamond jewelry, it is important to understand about the diamond prices.

The cost for mining diamonds from the earth can be expensive. And after being mined, diamonds are cut and polished. Then the diamonds are sold in wholesale prices for diamond dealers, who in turn sell them to jewelry retailers. Finally, the consumers purchase the diamonds in these retail stores. The cost to mine, prepare and market a diamond are part of which influence the end price of diamond jewelry.

The factors which determine the value of a diamond, and hence the price, are the four Cs, these are clarity, color, cut, and carat weight. Diamonds with excellent combination of these four Cs are the most valuable and thus the most expensive. The rarity of diamonds also affect the prices.

Diamonds are cut in different shapes, sizes and qualities. Any diamond that does not have round shape is known as a fancy shape diamond. Examples of fancy shape diamonds are cushion, emerald, heart, marquise, oval, pear, and princess cut diamonds. Round brilliant cut diamonds have the highest price because when cutting these diamonds there is a greater loss in rough, and they take longer to polish and cut than other diamond shapes.

The clarity grade of a diamond influences diamond prices the most. Diamonds with the highest clarity grade, IF or internally flawless, are the rarest and therefore are the most expensive. Diamonds with lower clarity grades such as SI1 or SI2 have a much lower prices.

Color also influences the price of the diamonds. Diamond color grade start at D color going down to Z color, which is applied for colorless diamond. Diamonds which show the least amount of color have the most expensive prices. The highest price also obtained by rare fancy color diamond, such as blue, pink, red, green, and black diamonds.

Cut influences sparkle and shine of the diamonds, and hence the diamond prices. Three main controlling factors for the diamond cut grade are proportion, symmetry, and polish. Excellent and Ideal Cut diamonds command a much higher price, followed with Very Good cut diamonds.

Size of the diamonds are measured in carat. Diamonds are sold by the carat weight. The higher is the diamond carat, the more expensive is the diamond.

You may want to check out my other guide on Diamond Wedding Band and Discount Diamond

Finding The Right Diamond Wedding Ring Set
Executive Summary about Diamond Wedding Jewelry by Diane Winter

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The main symbol for the sacred bond between two spouses is the wedding ring.  This great meaning behind the rings is why choosing the perfect diamond wedding ring set for a woman is extremely important.

Now we use precious metals and diamonds in wedding rings to symbolize the intense love that exists between the couple.  When a man gives a woman a diamond wedding ring set, it is composed of two separate bands.

One of the rings are given when the man proposes and the other ring is given during the wedding ceremony.   Many times the first ring, the engagement ring, has a larger diamond on it.

When you choose a diamond wedding ring set for your future bride, you need to pick it based on her personality and style.  The next thing you need to decide on when picking out a diamond wedding ring set is the type of metal.

Does your girlfriend wear more gold or silver? Do you want just one large diamond, or do you want a large diamond with smaller ones next to it for the engagement ring?

Diamond Wedding Ring Sets — Symbols of Eternal Love

Executive Summary about Diamond Wedding Jewelry by John Thompson

Diamond wedding ring sets are made up of a pair of diamond-studded rings intended to represent a bond between man and woman through marriage.

Sometimes the engagement rings and wedding ring sets are one in the same, sometimes they are not.

Whatever arrangement is preferred, the bands of the diamond wedding ring set are normally, but not always, engraved inside with a very brief, simple saying, such as a promise, to personalize and seal the symbolic bond that the ring set represents.

Diamond wedding ring sets are pricey, but deals, such as discounts, can be found all the time.

Diamond wedding ring sets serve as the ultimate eternal promise of love and fidelity between man and woman through Holy Matrimony and beyond.

Check out my other guide on Diamond Wedding Bands and Engagement Diamonds