Shape

Round and fancy forms including cushion, oval, emerald, princess, pear, Asscher radiant, marquise, and heart are among the many shapes available for diamonds.

Carat Diamond size is measured in terms of weight, with 1 carat equal to 0.2 grams.

Pick the diamond’s carat (size). In the US, an engagement ring with a diamond weighs an average of 1.08 to 1.2 carats. The price estimate for a diamond increases with its size.

Color

The GIA rates diamonds from D to Z, with D standing for a flawlessly white diamond that has no color. Additionally, diamonds in the D to K color range are advised by several jewelers.

This applies to diamonds where colorlessness is desired, not to specially colored diamonds. We advise purchasing a diamond with a color of G or above.

Clarity

A diamond’s inclusions and flaws are measured using clarity grades. The majority of jewelers advise taking into account the FL–VS2 clear range.

IF to I2 clarity options are available in our diamond price estimator. For the highest clarity grades, a qualified grader would be needed to inspect the diamond under strong magnification to find flaws.

When looking for diamonds, we advise starting with those that are rated VS2 and higher because they will have excellent clarity and flaws that are invisible to the unaided eye.

Laboratory

The most renowned and well-known diamond grading company is GIA. Although AGS has less stringent requirements, it is also well-known that some jewelers send their products there to receive higher marks.

You can choose from multiple laboratories in our diamond price calculator, including GIA, AGS, EGL, IGI, and HRD.

Proportions

A new feature called “proportions” describes the diamond’s quality using the symbols Good, Very Good, Excellent, Fair, and Poor in our diamond price calculator, which will assist you in making a decision.