Why round cut diamond engagement rings are more expensive
Every diamond buyer wants the most brilliant stone and the round brilliant cut is known as the most brilliant shapes. That is the reason why ladies prefer a round brilliant diamond as the centerpiece of their engagement ring. According to one study, more than 75% rings sold in the market are round cut engagement rings. Although the round brilliant cut is more popular than any other shape, popularity is not the main factor driving up the stone’s price. In fact, it takes a larger rough diamond to cut a round brilliant diamond than any other shape. There is a greater loss of rough stone when cutting a round shape, so the cost of each round cut carat is relatively higher than any other shape. This is the main reason why round cut engagement rings are more expensive. However, the increased demand for a round cut plays a secondary role in the escalation of its price.
Raw stone performance
When mined, most of them are not the perfect shape, so experts try to get the most out of every rough stone they get. Elegant shapes can be cut from an irregularly shaped rough stone, but a round brilliant diamond can be cut from a properly shaped rough diamond block. There is a very simple diagram provided below that shows the amount of roughness that is lost when cutting a round brilliant diamond.
Some of the rough diamonds have certain inclusions inside them, so these diamonds receive lower quality grades and are sold at lower prices.
Price difference between a round cut and other shapes
round cut are 25% – 30% more expensive than other ways. Choosing an engagement ring with an elegant shape saves the buyer more than 25%. The following are the numbers that show how a shape affects its price.
The numbers listed above are average prices for a 1 carat G color diamond with a very good cut and VS2 clarity. The shape is important when buying a diamond, as it directly influences the price. According to a study, nearly 30% of all engagement rings are created with elegantly shaped diamonds.
Today’s round brilliant cut diamond has 58 facets, including the culet. At the top of the diamond, it has 1 table facet, 8 bevels, 8 stars, and 16 upper waist facets. At the bottom, there are 16 lower waist facets, 8 pavilion facets, and 1 culet.
These 58 facets act as an optical prism, which is why the round shape gives off more sparkles than any other diamond shape. This is why 3 out of 5 women prefer round diamond engagement rings. The round cut is the classic shape of a diamond. Centuries have passed but its demand is still high. This is the evergreen form of the diamond!