2006-06-20 09:12:10 · 6 answers · asked by chrdtrader 1 in Environment
How hard it is to come by and how many flaws it has in it
And, the clarity of it
2006-06-20 09:15:26 · answer #1 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
combination of rarity and imperfections.
a cubic zirconia has all the properties of a diamond, and also has very few flaws, yet we consider this stone practically worthless.
A diamond is rare to nature and when refined it is clear and can have many weak points and imperfections within it. We treat this as the pinacle of worth.
2006-06-20 12:12:23 · answer #2 · answered by bludyone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly economic factors - for instance, diamonds really aren't that rare, but they're controlled by a cartel that controls the supply and keeps the price artificially high.
2006-06-20 09:38:34 · answer #3 · answered by J C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rarity is a big factor. Diamonds are not easy to find, so their value is high, whereas quartz is lying around all over the place, so it isn't worth as much.
2006-06-20 09:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by celery_endaliel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Combination of rarity of the stone and clarity of the stone after refinement.
2006-06-20 09:59:51 · answer #5 · answered by icehoundxx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how rare it is in nature.
2006-06-20 09:24:50 · answer #6 · answered by midi_junkie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋