1、 The most subjective factor affecting diamond prices is the four factors of diamond grade, so what are the four factors?
1. CaraTGRADE
The larger a single particle, the heavier the weight, and the higher the price of a diamond when all three other factors are the same. Therefore, it is not that the larger the diamond, the better. This is based on the same foundation under the other three conditions.
2. Color - COLORGRADE
The color (color) is divided into approximately 5 levels from D to Z. Among them, D, E, and F are colorless, with D being the optimal and E, F being the second best. Next are G, H, I, and J for NEARCOLORLESS, which are close to colorless. The next level from K-Z is colored, with K, L, and M (FANTYELLOW) slightly yellow, and N-Z (VERYLIGHTYELLOW, LIGHT) slightly yellow. When we usually choose D-grade products as our first choice, at least E-grade products are also required.
3. Clarity - CLARITYGRADE
The cleanliness is divided into approximately 5 levels from F to I. F. IF is the optimal level, an almost transparent premium, very precious and rare. Usually sold in stores, VVS1 and VVS2 are high-grade products. Next are SI1 and SI2. Then there are I1, I2, and I3. If we want to buy, VVS1 and VVS2 grade products are the first choice, at least VS1 grade products are also required.
4. Cutting - CUTPROPORTIONFINISH
Cutting is divided into 6 levels, namely EXCELLENT, VERYGOOD, GOOD, MEDIUM, FAIR, and POOR. When choosing, choose EXCELLENT (Perfect and Ultimate) and VERYGOOD (Exquisite) as your top choices, and at least buy GOOD (Premium) grade products.
2、 Secondly, besides the diamond level, what other influences are diamonds affected by?
1. Different brands
The calculation method for diamond prices is mostly the same, but the prices of diamonds from different brands vary greatly.
Although diamonds are not branded, they are sold in different brand counters, which adds brand value. Some high-end jewelry brands have higher brand added value, so diamond prices are also much higher than some ordinary brands.
2. Different purchasing channels
The price of diamonds varies significantly depending on the purchasing channels.
Generally speaking, the prices of diamonds purchased online are much lower than those of shopping malls, and the selling prices on the brand's official website are usually cheaper than other channels, which is mainly related to the operating costs of different channels. The operating costs of general physical stores are relatively high, requiring payment of various rent, management, labor and other expenses, while online operating costs are relatively low and there will not be too many additional expenses.
3. Different purchase dates
For example, the comprehensive index of diamond prices increased by 1.86% in October, with the price index of diamonds over 1 carat increasing by 1.22%. That is to say, the overall price of two carat diamonds sold in October is higher than that in September, so it is inferred that buying two carat diamonds in September would be cheaper.