As for a shape to avoid when purchasing a smaller stone.
1ct diamond round cut size.
Understanding the 4 c s of a diamond color cut carat clarity and the factors that impact its quality price and value.
Round cut diamonds take the most raw material to create when they are cut from a rough diamond.
Diamond prices can vary hugely depending on a diamond s shape cut quality clarity and color.
A well cut 1ct round should have an average diameter between 6 34 and 6 6 mm.
If you only have the budget to purchase less than a carat go for a round or oval cut she explains.
At a small difference of only 0 30mm this difference is hardly distinguishable without a side by side comparison.
Wondering what a 1 carat round diamond looks link on a hand.
Compared to 1ct round reference diamond see below this diamond is of adequate size when viewed from the top.
Compared to 1 1ct round reference diamond see below this diamond is of adequate size when viewed from the top.
In real life a well cut 0 90 carat stone measures up at around 6 20mm by 6 20mm and a well cut 1 00 carat diamond measures up at around 6 50mm by 6 50mm.
Mark the cost increases more significantly.
It all comes down to choosing a shape that magnifies the rock whatever its size.
While carat weights under 75 are only slightly more expensive than similar fancy cut diamonds as carat weight increases especially at the 1 ct.
Our round diamond size chart will help you convert millimeter mm size to carat size for round cut diamonds.
The face up size of this 1 carat round 6 1 6 1 3 92mm is out of normal range for 1ct diamonds of this shape.
The face up size of this 1 carat round 6 5 6 5 3 92mm is within the normal range for 1ct diamonds of this shape.
The importance of face up size.
Compared to 1 carat round reference diamond this diamond appears too small when viewed from the top which makes it a chubby.
The face up size of this 1 1 carat round 6 71 6 71 4 05mm is within the normal range for 1 1ct diamonds of this shape.
Due its cutting style that s optimized for brilliance and dispersion round brilliants make up for more than 60 of all diamonds sold in the world.
Learn more in our guide to how diamond shape affects price.
In short all is ok this diamond looks its weight.
For example the cost of a one carat diamond can range from just 1 500 to more than 16 000 for an extremely well cut high quality diamond while a two carat diamond could cost as little as 6 000 or as much as 80 000 based on its shape cut clarity and color grades.
A diamond that s less than a carat doesn t have to feel or look small says landau.
In short all is ok this diamond looks its weight.