Price Guide
Assessing Trade Value
Budget is always key when making a diamond purchase. The cost of a diamond is
inherently related to the 4C's described throughout our site.
There are many references available that can provide the trade value of a diamond, but the
industry standard is the Rapaport Diamond Report. This report published weekly
provides prices based on carat, clarity, and color. The one thing that is missing is the cut
of the diamond. This price report does not factor in higher prices for better proportions,
finish, symmetry or for that matter lower prices for poor proportions, poor finish, poor
symmetry, etc.
Beware of diamond retailers who pulls out the "Rap" sheet and tell you that you are getting
a diamond priced below the standard trade value. Remember that this Report is a
reference for merchants and they understand how much the cut can change the value of a
diamond.
Interactive Searches
We have provided links for interactively searching our top select retailer in an effort to
better assist you. They have all been evaluated to ensure competitive pricing. One of the
greatest benefits of these interactive searches is that you can specify a price range you
desire. Remember you get what you pay for!
Assessing Trade Value
Budget is always key when making a diamond purchase. The cost of a diamond is
inherently related to the 4C's described throughout our site.
There are many references available that can provide the trade value of a diamond, but the
industry standard is the Rapaport Diamond Report. This report published weekly
provides prices based on carat, clarity, and color. The one thing that is missing is the cut
of the diamond. This price report does not factor in higher prices for better proportions,
finish, symmetry or for that matter lower prices for poor proportions, poor finish, poor
symmetry, etc.
Beware of diamond retailers who pulls out the "Rap" sheet and tell you that you are getting
a diamond priced below the standard trade value. Remember that this Report is a
reference for merchants and they understand how much the cut can change the value of a
diamond.
Interactive Searches
We have provided links for interactively searching our top select retailer in an effort to
better assist you. They have all been evaluated to ensure competitive pricing. One of the
greatest benefits of these interactive searches is that you can specify a price range you
desire. Remember you get what you pay for!
How Much Should You Spend?
That is easy! Buy a diamond that you can comfortably afford. A good general reference for
those purchasing an engagement diamond ring is to plan on spending ~2 times your
gross monthly income. But, remember again that you generally get what you pay for. Be
very careful in selecting other sites or retailers that offer something too good to be true.
That is easy! Buy a diamond that you can comfortably afford. A good general reference for
those purchasing an engagement diamond ring is to plan on spending ~2 times your
gross monthly income. But, remember again that you generally get what you pay for. Be
very careful in selecting other sites or retailers that offer something too good to be true.
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