are coloured stones less valuable than diamonds? (engagement rings)
and what kind of price difference are we looking at
Question Asked: 8/09/2017
Wedding Date: 9/08/2018
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In most cases gemstone are less expensive that diamonds. The great thing about gemstones is that this allows you to generally go much larger than an equivalent diamond thereby increasing the impact. A large gemstone, surrounded by a diamond halo or flanked by smaller diamonds in a trilogy (3 stone) style setting is a great way to maximise your budget. There is one notable exception with Alexandrite being the rarest gem. This makes it more expensive than an equivalent size diamond. Some gemstones like Ceylon Sapphires can be on par with diamond pricing. It all depends on the stone. Quality and colour play a major part in the price of gemstones just as they with diamonds. We'll always be happy to arrange an obligation free viewing of any size, shape and quality gemstone you desire to suit your design and budget.
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It really depends, a very fine coloured stone, like a sapphire, or ruby will be considerably more expensive than a diamond. However, if we look at carat to carat pricing, for under 1-2 carats in size, MOST coloured stones on the commercial market will be cheaper than diamonds (high quality SI clarity & above, H colour and above Ex cut, VG or Ex polish, VG or Ex symmetry, slight to nil fluorescence), but I can and people do, find very cheap diamonds that do not cost as much as coloured stones.