Not automatically. Carat weight is a major factor, but cut, color, and clarity also drive price. A larger stone with poor cut or low clarity can cost less than a smaller, well-graded stone.

Not automatically. Carat weight is a major factor, but cut, color, and clarity also drive price. A larger stone with poor cut or low clarity can cost less than a smaller, well-graded stone.

These are demand thresholds. Buyers target round numbers, so diamonds at or just above those weights carry a market premium. Choosing a stone slightly below, say 0.95 ct, can save noticeably with almost no visible difference.

These are demand thresholds. Buyers target round numbers, so diamonds at or just above those weights carry a market premium. Choosing a stone slightly below, say 0.95 ct, can save noticeably with almost no visible difference.

Round brilliant cuts require more rough diamond to be cut away, making them the most expensive shape per carat. Fancy shapes like oval, pear, or cushion often offer more visible size for the same carat weight at a lower cost.

Round brilliant cuts require more rough diamond to be cut away, making them the most expensive shape per carat. Fancy shapes like oval, pear, or cushion often offer more visible size for the same carat weight at a lower cost.

Yes. An excellent cut maximizes light return, making the diamond appear larger and brighter than its carat weight suggests. Premium cut grades command higher prices, and typically deliver better visual value.

Yes. An excellent cut maximizes light return, making the diamond appear larger and brighter than its carat weight suggests. Premium cut grades command higher prices, and typically deliver better visual value.

At higher carat weights, color and clarity flaws become easier to see, so buyers typically need higher grades, which adds to cost. In smaller stones, slight color or clarity differences are far less visible to the naked eye.

At higher carat weights, color and clarity flaws become easier to see, so buyers typically need higher grades, which adds to cost. In smaller stones, slight color or clarity differences are far less visible to the naked eye.

Absolutely. Our team at Bravo Jewellers in Carlsbad will show you stones side by side and explain exactly how each factor affects what you see and what you spend, so you leave confident in your choice.

Absolutely. Our team at Bravo Jewellers in Carlsbad will show you stones side by side and explain exactly how each factor affects what you see and what you spend, so you leave confident in your choice.