Diamond prices update 10/28/05

Nothing much to update again this week - all quiet in the diamond pricing world. It has now been 2 1/2 months since any measureable price changes have occurred.

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Loose diamonds feature - 0.75 carat Princess Ideal Cut F VS2

Today's featured loose diamond is an amazing Ideal Cut Princess shape stone. It is part of Blue Nile's Signature Ideal collection and represents a remarkable value. GIA certified with the following data:

Depth %: 66.6%
Table %: 70%
Symmetry: Very good
Polish: Excellent
Girdle: Medium to slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 5.17x5.00x3.33 mm
Crown height: 9.6%
Length/width ratio: 1.03

View this loose diamonds detail.

Diamonds at Blue Nile Search for certified diamonds by cut, color, clarity & carat weight. www.bluenile.com

Mondera Diamonds Fine diamonds & jewelry at Mondera. Free shipping & 30-day guarantee. www.mondera.com

Loose Diamonds Shop certified loose diamonds. Free shipping. No risk 30-day returns. www.diamond.com

Loose Diamonds Wide selection. Great value. GIA certified. 30-day no risk policy. www.ross-simons.com

Diamond pricing difference example

Here is an example of how wide the prices of loose diamonds can range between retailers:

A 1.00 carat, F, VS1, Ideal Cut, Round Brilliant diamond returns these results:


Round 1.00 Ideal F VS1 61.5 56.0 06.35 x 6.47 x 3.94 $6,667 USD VIEW
Round 1.00 Ideal F VS1 63.0 57.0 6.41 x 6.33 x 3.98 $6,720 USD VIEW
Round 1.00 Ideal F VS1 62.6 54.0 6.3 x 6.36 x 3.96 $7,638 USD VIEW
Round 1.00 Ideal F VS1 61.5 56.0 6.47 x 6.45 x 3.97 $7,812 USD VIEW
Round 1.00 Ideal F VS1 60.3 57.0 6.45 x 6.51 x 3.91 $7,996 USD VIEW

Almost a $1,300 difference amongst practically identical diamonds! Be sure to take the time and search around for the best diamond pricing.

Diamonds at Blue Nile Search for certified diamonds by cut, color, clarity & carat weight. www.bluenile.com

Mondera Diamonds Fine diamonds & jewelry at Mondera. Free shipping & 30-day guarantee. www.mondera.com

Loose Diamonds Shop certified loose diamonds. Free shipping. No risk 30-day returns. www.diamond.com

Loose Diamonds Wide selection. Great value. GIA certified. 30-day no risk policy. www.ross-simons.com