WHY ARE ROUND DIAMONDS MORE EXPENSIVE THAN OTHER SHAPES?

Diamond shapes are constantly going in and out of style however the Round brilliant cut is a true classic.  The round cut diamond is the most popular from all diamond shapes. When it comes to diamonds, one that is of nice quality and well cut will most likely sparkle. However, there are some diamonds which sparkle more than others. The round brilliant diamond easily has the most sparkle and fire from ALL other shapes!

Popularity

Round brilliant cuts are the most requested and sold diamond shape.  That popularity alone takes part in driving up the price by a bit, it is the law of supply and demand. However, this is only one reason why the round brilliant cuts are more expensive.

Round Diamonds Lose the Most Rough

The main reason round diamonds are more expensive than other fancy shape diamonds is because in order to achieve the fire and brilliance of the round shape a large amount of the rough stone must be cut away. It takes a cutter a lot time and skill to cut the perfect round diamond. When it comes to fancy shape diamonds, the cutter can manipulate the rough diamond to better accommodate the irregular shapes it must turn into. A cutter will look at each rough to determine what will be the most cost-effective way to cut specific diamond to yield the best size and quality of a specific shape. A round diamond being perfectly symmetrical requires a lot more of attention and skill to create its shape.

The Benefits of a Round Cut

While the round diamonds are more expensive than other fancy shapes, there is a lot of leeway when it comes to color and clarity for a round brilliant. This ability to lower color and clarity on the round brilliant can give you the opportunity to save a bit to even out the costs of the diamond itself. For example, an oval cut diamond at J color can have a visibly warm look to it. However, a round brilliant cut diamond at J color will usually appear white face up without very noticeable color. Due to their sparkle, round diamonds are also incredibly good at hiding imperfections so you can easily go to the SI range only if the diamond is eye clean which you would need to inspect beforehand.