In addition to color, clarity and
cut, weight provides a further basis in the valuation of a diamond.
The weight of diamonds, and all other gemstones, is measured in
carats. Smaller diamonds are more readily available than larger
ones, which results in higher values based on weight.
The weight or overall size of a diamond
is measured in carats. In fact, all gemstones are measured in
this fashion. Of course, the larger the diamond, the more you
can expect to pay for it, however the price does not increase
on an even scale. A 2 carat diamond will not be twice the cost
of a 1 carat diamond, despite being twice the size. The larger
the diamond, the rarer it becomes and as such the price increases
exponentially.
When choosing a diamond for yourself
or someone else, keep in mind that the same size diamond can look
bigger depending on the type of setting it is mounted in. Also,
a 1 carat stone will look bigger on a person with a size 6 finger,
than it will on a person with a size 8 finger.
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