The bigger the Diamond Carat the better? Well...Sometimes!!Diamond Carat is the weight of the diamond measured in carats. One carat is divided into 100 "points," so that a diamond of 75 points weighs 0.75 carats. Carat weight is the most obvious factor in determining the value of a diamond..... Two diamonds of equal carat weights can have very different prices, depending on their quality. Generally, the bigger the diamond, the more expensive it is. Once a diamond breaks the 1 carat mark, the price difference is quite high as long as the Color & clarity are good.
Since diamonds are measured by,Carat weight, and not size, two diamonds of the Same weight could have different sizes. Why? If a diamond is cut too shallow (or flat) it will have a larger diameter, but shallow depth and appear larger. Likewise, if a diamond is cut too deep (or pointed) it will have a smaller diameter and deep depth and appear smaller....This is why cut is so important. You want to make sure the diamond is cut to proper proportions. Not only does it make a large difference in the diamond's ability to reflect light, but a poorly cut diamond will not be proportionate in size to a diamond cut to proper specifications. Sacrificing the cut to get a bigger size defeats the purpose as all you'll end up with is a large dead diamond....instead of a fiery stone!!
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