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they’re more expensive because they are cut more to perfection. the inexpensive ones are real, but are flawed. that’s the difference, greater price, better diamond. but it’s not a very big difference to be able to tell. some sparkle more maybe just by the lighting or they were polished more recently. to purchase, the cost depends on how perfect you want the diamonds and how big you want them. it all depends on what your looking at

there is actually a grade of diamond. 4 c’s

The 4Cs diamond guide is provided to consumers as a reference for evaluating diamonds. The four most popular factors used to measure diamond quality are cut, color, clarity, and carat weight.

Cut, more than any other quality aspect, gives the diamond its sparkle. A diamond gets its brilliance and scintillation by cutting and polishing the diamond facets to allow the maximum amount of light that enters through its top to be reflected and dispersed back. When all the angles are correct, the light that enters is dispersed back through the diamonds top facets

Shallow Cut Diamonds
When a diamond is cut too shallow, light leaks out of the bottom, brilliance is lost and the diamond appears watery, glassy and dark. A diamond with these characteristics is referred to as a “fisheye”.

Deep Cut Diamonds
When a diamond is cut too deep, light leaks out of the sides, brilliance is lost and the center of the diamond will appear to be dark. A diamond with these characteristics is referred to as a “nailhead”.

Clarity:

$per ct.
FL-IF 0
Flawless and Internally Flawless
Flawless: No inclusions or blemishes of any sort under 10X magnification. Internally Flawless: No inclusions, but some minor blemishes.
$6,775
$6,450

VVS1-VVS2 1-2
Very Very Slightly included
Contains minute inclusions that are very difficult to see under 10X magnification, even for an experienced grader.
$6,175
$5,850

VS1 - VS2
3 - 4
Very Slightly included
Contains minute inclusions when observed with effort under 10X magnification. An excellent value as there is no noticeable difference to the unaided eye from VVS.
$5,700
$5,650

SI1 - SI2
5 - 6
Slightly Included
Contains inclusions noticeable under 10x magnification. An SI1 should not have any eye visible inclusions, but SI2 may, depending on the size and location of the flaws.
$5,000
$4,500

I1 - I2 - I3
7 - 8 - 9
Included
Contains inclusions that are obvious under 10X magnification and possibly to the unaided eye. Adiamor does not carry I-grade clarity.
Not
Available

I had a pair of good diamond earrings 1 ct each (2ct total) for around $5000 (on sale) You can get good deals at certain times of the year. Try not to buy it if it is not on sale.

It is easier to see flaws in square (princess) than round.