The shape resembles that of a cone and provides maximized light return through the top of the diamond.
Brilliant cut diamond price.
The charts below show current retail diamond prices statistics for round diamonds from the inventories of 15 vendors listed on pricescope.
Even with modern techniques the cutting and polishing of a diamond crystal always results in a dramatic loss of weight.
But watch out for a change of grid for example the price of a 0 99 carat d vvs2 round cut diamond is not the same as that of a 1 carat d vvs2 round cut diamond as these two weights are not in the same grid.
Each link represents an average per carat price for different color and clarity combinations.
The estimate of the diamond price is only indicative the prices vary with the market and other factors.
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.
Rarely is it less than 50.
For example a 0 65 carat g vs2 brilliant cut diamond will have a slightly higher value than a 0 63 carat g vs2 brilliant cut diamond.
Please be aware that cut quality can make a difference in price.
1870 s antique 14k multi tone gold 0 25ct diamond size 5 5 engagement ring 1 9gr.