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Is raw diamond cheaper?
Simply put, rough diamonds are cheaper than their more polished counterparts, mostly because they haven’t undergone an expensive cutting and polishing process. This doesn’t mean they are any less spectacular; in fact, as we’ve said, their beauty lies in their natural and unpolished look.
What is a raw diamond called?
rough diamonds
Raw diamonds, also called rough diamonds, are the uncut form of the world’s most popular white gemstone.
What does an unpolished raw diamond look like?
In other words, they have not been altered or tampered with after they were discovered. Raw diamonds look like transparent stones with yellowish or brownish tints. There are some that are colorless but these are rare.
Are uncut diamonds worthless?
The natural quality of a rough diamond (carat, color, and clarity) determines the value of a cut and polished diamond. The cutting process is very exhaustive and requires immense skill, so raw, uncut diamonds will almost always be less expensive than a cut diamond with the same carat, color, and clarity.
How can you tell if a raw diamond is real?
Put the diamond under the loupe or microscope and look for rounded edges that have tiny indented triangles. Cubic diamonds, on the other hand, will have parallelograms or rotated squares. A real raw diamond should also appear like it has a coat of vaseline over it. Cut diamonds will have sharp edges.
Is it worth buying uncut diamonds?
Some uncut diamonds that are colorless, are extremely rare and hence priced highly. Uncut diamonds have a less magnificent shine as compared to cut diamonds which go through extensive polishing and a grading process. But in comparison to cut diamonds they are actually less expensive.
Do raw diamonds sparkle?
When a diamond is mined, nature has already determined color, clarity, and most of carat weight. But a rough diamond just looks like a transparent rock. It doesn’t sparkle. It doesn’t flash in rainbows.
Why is 77 diamonds so cheap?
We source our diamonds directly from the diamond manufacturers that produce the stones globally which means we can offer the stones at almost a wholesale price to the retail market. As a predominantly online company our overheads are much smaller which means we can offer our stones at a more competitive price.
Can you sell a raw diamond you found?
Sell it to a diamond buyer – rough or raw diamonds need to be cut and polished before they are used in jewellery. For this reason, not all businesses will wish to buy your rough diamond. You may need to do some searching to find a reputable buyer who is willing to purchase your rough diamond.