Are cut diamonds worth more than uncut?

The natural quality of a rough diamond (carat, color, and clarity) determines the value of a cut and polished diamond. The cutting process is very exhaustive and requires immense skill, so raw, uncut diamonds will almost always be less expensive than a cut diamond with the same carat, color, and clarity.

What is the best cut for diamond?

ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMOND
1. ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMOND. By far the most popular cut is the Round Brilliant, with it’s fifty-seven perfectly aligned facets it’s brilliance really does out-shine the others. Total internal reflection is the key here; light travels through the stone giving optimum sparkle and scintillation.

Which is better cut or Ideal cut?

For example, this diamond from Blue Nile is about as perfect a cut as you can get. The depth, table and all other proportions are as exact as can be. Because of that, you are paying a higher price for the diamond, even compared to a typical excellent cut diamond.

How can you tell the quality of an uncut diamond?

The easiest test is the scratch test. If a supposed rough diamond can be scratched by anything other than another diamond, then it is fake. The other mineral most often thought to be diamond is quartz. The only mineral you can really use to test the hardness of a diamond is a piece of corundum.

Which cut of diamond is the most expensive?

Round-cut diamonds So, the round brilliant cut is the most expensive diamond shape — and there are many reasons for this. Among all, its cut composition intensifies sparkling and light reflection in a precious stone. It helps the round diamond generate the most brilliance and become a crowd-pleaser.

Are excellent cut diamonds worth it?

Simply put, the GIA “Excellent” or AGS “Ideal” cut grades will suffice for most buyers. Judging a diamond’s performance beyond that requires some expertise and a good eye. There’s no big difference in performance between these two diamonds, but one costs $1,110 more than the other.

How much is a 100 carat uncut diamond worth?

This flawless, 100-carat diamond sold for $22 million, including buyer’s premium, at Sotheby’s New York’s Magnificent Jewels sale on April 21. It’s one of only six diamonds over 100 carats to ever be sold at auction.