Knowing what factors account for the value of a
diamond ring will helpful in forming a good decision and will help to avoid paying too much for a low-quality
stone. Given below are three of the main factors that determine the value of
diamond ring.
Visible Internal Flaws
Internal flaws are often called inclusions which can include crystals, black spots, lines, etc. The
diamond clarity chart mentions about how visible these flaws will be according to the clarity grade of a
diamond. If you can easily view any flaws just by looking into the
diamond, it is probably a low-quality
diamond.
Yellow Tint
Most
diamonds with good quality grades are nearly colorless. However, the presence of a yellow tint in the
stone may lower the value of a
diamond ring. The stronger the yellowish shade, the lower the
diamond price becomes. For slight yellow tints, using a
yellow gold band can make the
stone look whiter against the
gold background.
Disproportional Cut
The cut of a
stone determines how much
brilliance and sparkle the
stone will provide. Perfect cuts usually require sophisticated cutting techniques. GIA cut grades of Excellent, Very Good, and Good are high quality
stones, and hence, more expensive when compared to Fair and Poor cut
diamonds.