The DIAMOND Buying Guide

PURCHASING DIAMOND GUIDE

Looking for the perfect diamond engagement ring, but you don't know enough about purchasing diamonds? The Diamond Buying Guide presents the information you need on "how to buy a diamond." Read on to discover diamond purchasing information that includes descriptions of the various diamond cuts, clarity, color, carat weight, certificates, and more.

About Diamonds

Does the thought of purchasing a diamond ring overwhelm you? Don't think you know enough about certificates, inclusions, grading scales, and colors? Or do you know the basics, but need a

refresher course?

A good understanding of diamonds is necessary before you begin shopping. Our guide gives you the basics -- the all-important "four Cs", a glossary of terms, special informa

tion on "fancy

shapes," a Diamond FAQ, and more.

Throughou

t our guide, you'll see text boxes like this one. They generally contain information we think is pretty important.

We've put together some handy so you're always prepared to ask the right questions and make smart shopping comparisons (including checklist items aimed specifically at purchasing diamonds online).

DIAMOND SEARCH

INSTRUCTION

• Select A Size.

• Select A Cut

1. Heart & Arrow 2. Ideal 3. Premium 4. Very Good 5. Good

• Select A Pri ce .

• Select A Colour.

• Select A Clarity.

THE FOUR CS OF DIAMONDS

Diamond Prices Comparison Chart

Our Diamond Prices Comparison chart demonstrates some of the differences in prices based on the Four Cs of Diamonds While based on "real" diamond prices, this chart is for demonstration purposes only and is not intended to guarantee prices from any diamond selling source.

All prices and grades were gathered from searching various online "diamond databases" and all diamonds represented here carried an AGS or GIA Certification.

Carat	Color	Clarity	Cut	Shape	Price
.30	I	VVS1	Very Good	Round	$511.00
.30	E	VS2	Ideal	Round	$781.00
.30	D	VS2	Ideal	Round	$839.00
.30	F	VVS1	Ideal	Round	$971.00
.30	E	VVS1	Ideal	Round	$1,130.00

Carat	Color	Clarity	Cut	Shape	Price
.50	E	SI2	Ideal	Round	$1,263.00
.50	D	SI1	Ideal	Round	$1,604.00
.50	E	VS2	Ideal	Round	$1,844.00
.50	G	VVS2	Ideal	Round	$2,026.00
.50	E	VVS2	Ideal	Round	$2,714.00

Carat	Color	Clarity	Cut	Shape	Price
1.00	H	VS1	Ideal	Round	$5,899.00
1.00	H	VVS2	Ideal	Round	$6,445.00
1.01	G	VS2	Ideal	Round	$6,892.00
1.01	G	VS1	Ideal	Round	$7,308.00
1.01	D	IF	Ideal	Round	$17,716.00

Carat	Color	Clarity	Cut	Shape	Price
2.00	K	SI2	Very Good	Round	$8,620.00
2.00	K	VS2	Very Good	Round	$10,264.00
2.00	I	SI1	Premium	Round	$11,751.00
2.00	E	SI2	Very Good	Round	$16,092.00
2.00	E	VS1	Very Good	Round	$27,080.00

Carat	Color	Clarity	Cut	Shape	Price
3.00	K	S12	Premium	Round	$14,305.00
3.00	J	SI1	Very Good	Round	$17,905.00
3.01	G	SI1	Very Good	Round	$29,396.00
3.00	F	VS2	Very Good	Round	$42,881.00
3.01	D	IF	Good	Round	$112,079.00