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Buying Strategy for Carat
Those who have studied the Price Reports and recognize that diamond sizes just below the 1,2,3,4 carat sizes are significantly less costly, might try to search for diamond sizes in the range of .90-.99ct, 1.75-1.99ct, 2.75ct-2.99ct, 3.75-3.99ct, etc. Please note that the selections in these ranges are much more limited and will often cost big premiums. Therefore, always make price and quality comparison with the diamonds in the larger weight class before making the final decision. Color and clarity range can be shifted slightly with professional guidance without affecting the beauty of the diamond provided that the cut is done really well. Often you can get a better discount off the Price Report on the larger sized diamond. The fact that your lady doesn't have to tell everyone that her diamond is almost a certain carat weight might have more long term value to you than the dollars that you save today.
Take a look at DSD's Diamond Inventory if you are interested in examining diamonds of different carat weights.
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