Diamond shapes are generally priced in line with the amount of diamond material discarded in the cutting process to achieve the desired shape. Round diamond engagement rings are more likely to cost more than other fancy diamond shapes. However, no singular factor determines the price of a diamond ring. Collectively, the quality of cut, color, clarity, and carat weight a part of the determined price.

A 1000 dollar diamond ring price is determined based on the 4 C's: cut, color, clarity, and carat weight.

Diamond certification labs such as the International Gemological Institute (IGI) and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) judge mined and lab grown diamonds against defined standards to determine their quality. Highly graded stones are likely to cost more.

A larger diamond center stone does not indicate a higher quality or price. Indeed, good cut, clarity, and color offer more insight into the projected cost of a diamond ring.

To the untrained naked eye, a beautiful engagement ring can be visually deceptive in a few ways. Factors that make a diamond ring appear larger are shape, cut, and ring setting.

Long diamond shapes typically make a diamond seem more significant than it is. Think of shapes like pear or marquise where the body has extended ends, unlike the shapes without pointed or elongated ends, like a round brilliant.

Higher cut quality for an engagement ring also achieves a larger illusion. A diamond that is cut just right will allow more light to pass through, compelling the stone to appear much larger.

Lastly, a popular trick for making a center stone look much larger is by fashioning it among other much smaller diamonds. Halo engagement rings are designed in a way that will perform the desired effect.

Use those attributes to your advantage and save money with an affordable diamond that appears quite extravagant.

While factors like metal are subtle, they can be worth considering too.

Yellow gold creates a visible contrast between the stone and the band, and white gold or platinum can give the diamond another surface to reflect light off.

Ultimately, metals have minimal effects but can make the diamond seem a bit larger than it is.

Clean Origin offers the most durable options for engagement ring metals, platinum, and gold. Platinum is highly durable, but its rarity makes it more expensive. The cost of gold may range based on the pure gold content in the metal. One hundred percent pure 24k gold is very expensive but too soft for long-lasting jewelry.

Clean Origin offers the durable alternative, 14k and 18k. Choose from our rose gold, yellow gold, and white gold recycled metals.