is the carat of a diamond better if it is higher or lower?

Question

because i've seen some that are higher but aren't as big as the smaller carats..... whats the deal?

Answer 1

Be careful... while a higher carat weight means you have a bigger rock in size, that may not mean it is a better diamond.

You have to look at the color and clarity for that.

I would prefer a diamond of better quality than quantity... meaning a smaller carat weight but with better color and clarity.

Answer 2

Better? Better if you're receiving >.> but besides that, the carat is a measurement of weight. So by weight, a diamond of a higher carat will be heavier. Perhaps the cuts make some of the diamonds look larger than a diamond of more carats. Personally, watch for something you like. I would most definitely go for a diamond with fewer carats that looks beautiful and has a high quality opposed to one that is larger but doesn't quite "hit the spot". Good luck!

Answer 3

The only thing a carat means is the weight of the diamond. There are other things that go along with diamonds to look for besides the carat. The clarity and shape for one. The higher the clarity the more expensive usually. But just because something has a higher carat doesnt mean its quality. Diamonds usually have impurities in them making some weigh more while hving lss quality. For imformation about diamonds go to www.bluenile.com
Its all about diamonds.

Answer 4

Higher. Carat refers to the weight of the diamond. I believe that 233 grams = 1 carat

Answer 5

The bigger the carat the better, but BEWARE, the clarity of the diamond is much more important than the carat size. You can have a big 6 carat diamond and have it be foggy and gross, whereas someone else can have a 2 carat diamond that is flawless and will sparkle everywhere.

Answer 6

The carat weight, or size of the diamond is only 1 measure of the price, the others are cut, color and clarity. A smaller diamond can cost more than a larger one, simply because it is of a higher quality, more clear color, cut better, etc.

Answer 7

the carat size is smallest 1 and 5 would be larger. They may appear to be smaller even with the carat size being larger because of the setting of the diamond. The cut, and the way it is placed in the setting. God bless****

Answer 8

The carat is the size of the diamond, the larger the number the larger the diamond. A diamond can be cut at different angles, if it is a smaller angular cut, it can result in appear smaller from the surface view. To check out all the C's of choosing a diamond check out...http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_education.asp?track=row_mod7&elem=more_button

Answer 9

The higher the carat the bigger (or weight of) the diamond, but it does not always mean a better quality diamond. Other aspects to consider when purchasing a diamond is the cut, clarity and color.

The cut not only effects how light is refracted, but can change the appearance of the size. Clarity has to do with the number of natural flaws. Color rates how transparent or how clear and transparent the diamond is

Color Scale ranges from colorless, near colorless, faint, very light, and light (yellow) rated from D to Z.
http://www.diamondring.com/forums/diamondtutorial.php?learn=3

Clarity Scale:
http://www.diamondring.com/forums/diamondtutorial.php?learn=4

Cut: The shape and quality of the cut: round, marquise, pear, oval, emerald, princess, radiant, heart

All of these aspects can impact the price of the diamond, not just the carat.

How to read and understand a Diamond Grading Report:
http://www.diamondring.com/forums/diamondtutorial.php?learn=19

Good luck.

Answer 10

The higher the carat # the bigger the diamond is...not sure what the deal is though with seeing high #'s smaller then low #'s.