Carat

Weight of a diamondA larger diamond (one with a higher carat) will cost more than a cluster of smaller diamonds, even if the total carat weight of the diamond cluster is equal to the larger stone. This essentially means that a solitaire ring with a 1 carat stone might cost you more than a 3-stone or 5-stone ring that h1 carat is equal to 100 points or 100 cents. Diamonds are priced on a per carat basis and the cost increases significantly when it reaches the full carat mark and for each carat thereafter. So if you choose a 93 cent diamond, the difference in size would be insignificant, and when set no one would see the difference, but you'll enjoy a big savings in cost.Learn more... ColorDegree to which a diamond is colorlessColor grading for white diamonds involves deciding how closely a stone's body color approaches colorlessness. A clear white diamond can handle light well resulting in good brilliance and scintillation or fire. If you are looking at buying a round brilliant diamond, color grades F – I will provide good value for money. But if you are looking at buying a fancy shaped diamond such as marquise, pear or princess (in which color is highlighted in the corners) or emerald cut diamond (in which color and clarity are more pronounced), choose from higher color grades E - G.as stones with a total weight of 1 carat.