Sparkling diamonds used in jewelry are considered a luxury item worldwide, due to their limited supply, and high prices. Till a decade ago, mainly naturally mined diamonds were available for retail diamond buyers. However, with advances in technology lab grown diamonds which have exactly the same optical, physical and chemical properties as natural diamonds are now available at affordable prices. Since many retail jewelry shops only stock natural diamonds, increasingly lab diamond buyers are preferring to purchase diamonds at Rare Carat, the largest diamond marketplace in North America.
Diamonds are the most expensive precious stones, so most buyers, especially young buyers with limited funds would like to get the best possible deal. They would like to compare the diamond prices from various retailers before taking a decision. Visiting different diamond retailers to check prices is time consuming and expensive, Hence increasingly diamond buyers prefer to Shop at Rare Carat, the online marketplace, where they can conveniently compare the prices and specifications of the diamonds available with more than 150 reputed retailers and wholesalers. Rarecarat.com also uses an algorithm to find the best diamond deals for buyers.
In addition to stocking thousands of natural diamonds, Rarecarat is one of the few websites which also has a large number of lab-grown diamonds listed for sale. Since many celebrities are wearing lab-grown diamonds and the lab diamonds are also advertised extensively, many young people are interested in purchasing these diamonds for their engagement rings, jewelry or gifting. However, often they find that the local jewelry shop does not stock lab diamonds or only has a few lab diamonds available. In this case, the diamond buyer should Visit Rare Carat to find for diamonds he wants based on his or her budget.
Though the cost of a diamond varies depending on different factors like cut, clarity, and color, the main factor affecting the price of a diamond depends on the size of the diamond in carats. Since large natural diamonds are rarely found, they are extremely expensive and are considered a luxury item which only the wealthy can afford.It is now possible to purchase large lab-grown diamonds at a fraction of the cost of natural diamonds at Rarecarat.com and only experts can distinguish between the lab-grown and natural diamond. So it is now feasible for middle class people to purchase large diamonds for their engagement ring or other jewelry at reasonable prices. Thus Rarecarat has helped in the democratization of luxury diamond jewelry, making it possible for everyone to purchase large lab-grown diamonds at affordable rates.
Diamond buyers who wish to purchase the largest diamond they can afford should be aware that the color, clarity and cut will affect the diamond price. If the diamond is colorless, it will cost more, and diamonds which have a slight brown or yellow color are likely to cost less. Most diamonds have some inclusion which reduces their price to a great extent. Completely flawless diamonds without any inclusion are rarely found and they are very expensive. Diamonds with very very slight inclusion (VVS1 & VVS2) grades are more expensive compared to diamonds with a slight inclusion (SI1 &SI2). Most of these inclusions are not noticeable without specialized equipment.
Another factor which most diamond buyers should consider while purchasing a diamond is the diamond cut. Though round brilliant diamonds are the most popular cut for diamonds, they are usually the most expensive, since more material is lost while cutting the diamond from the diamond rough. If the buyer is interested in purchasing the largest sized diamond which he can afford he should consider other cuts and shapes for the diamond, which will cost less since the material wastage is reduced.Cushion, radiant and Asscher shaped diamonds are available at lower prices, especially for larger diamonds of one carat or more.
If the diamond buyer wants a diamond which will sparkle more like the round brilliants, he should consider purchasing radiant cut diamonds which have more facets. The radiant cut diamonds may be square or rectangular in shape. To buy the largest diamond at the lowest price, the buyer should check the asscher shaped diamonds available. These diamonds are usually square in shape and are cut to highlight the clarity of the diamond. So depending on whether the cut or size of the diamond is important, the diamond buyer can search for a suitable diamond at Rarecarat.com.
