The prices on rapnet asking price list are not just for any diamond but for diamonds with very good cut or above cut quality rapaport specification 2 and certified by gia.
Princess cut diamond prices.
They re also an amazing value because of the economy of the cut.
As such cutting a princess can produce excellent yield of finish carat weight thereby resulting in lower cost per carat for the manufacturer and lower prices for the consumer.
The princess cut mimics the shape of the octahedron a common form of rough diamond crystal.
Each link represents an average per carat price for different color and clarity combinations.
Please be aware that cut quality can make a difference in price.
A princess cut diamond will retain about 80 percent of the rough diamond whereas a round cut will only retain 40 percent.
The princess was specifically designed to optimize the sparkle of a raw diamond that lacks the depth for cuts like round and cushion.
Princess cut diamond stud igi certified 0 70ct up screwback 14k from 0 04ct 2 00ct clarity i3 4 1 out of 5 stars 142.
This difference makes the princess shape popular among diamond cutters and the consequently lower price is popular among consumers.