The 4 C’s of
diamond is one of those factors, but even high demand for a trending
ring design could influence the price.
If you shop for an IF
clarity grade diamond of D
color, the
engagement ring will command a premium price due to the rarity of the
gemstone. Unless your budget is to the top range of tens of thousands of dollars and you are looking for an expensive
cut, it is best to choose a
diamond with lesser
color and clarity grades to make the most of the
ring purchase.
If you are on a tight budget, the good thing is that you can still purchase a 1.5-
carat diamond engagement ring provided that you balance out
the 4 C’s. As a budget alternative to D color IF
diamond, look for a
ring featuring the
gem with G
color and VS-2
clarity grade. The difference in
color hues between the two will be tough to pick out for a layman, but the price will be.