Engagement Ring Buying Guide

Diamond Color Diamond Facts from: D E LumeraDiamonds.com G H eu.... J K-M 4 8 12 % Of All Diamonds Sold 16 20 24 Most Popular Shapes Nearly 40% of all engagement diamonds sold are colorless (D-F); even more in smaller sizes where the price premium for colorless is not as great. Near colorless (G-H) make up almost 45% of engagement diamond Marquise (2.0%) sales, since they still look white to the eye, but at a lower price per carat. Round (55.0%) - Heart (1.0%) Oval (2.0%) Asscher (3.0%) Radiant (4.0%) Princess (20.0%) - -Emerald (4.0%) Cushion (9.0%) The most popular diamond clarity is VS2, perceived by many buyers as the lowest "safe" choice (meaning no flaws visible to the naked eye). Clarity Preferences 36 32 28 In reality, Sl1 and S12 fit this 24 definition better, but are perceived as riskier, expecially if the diamond is purchased online (where it cannot be examined by 20 16 12 the buyer). If ws1 ws2 Vs1 vs2 s1 si2 Diamond Clarity Diamond Prices 50000 * 40000 * 30000 5 20000 10000 .5 .75 1 1.25 1.50 1.75 2 2.25 2.50 2.75 3 Carat Weight Most Popular Sizes 24 Average price of an engagement diamond 20 16 12 8 4 .5 .75 1 1.25 1.50 1.75 2 2.25 2.50 2.75 3 Carat Weight Learn more at lumeradiamonds.com, the best source of engagement diamonds All data from LumeraDiamonds.com 2013 sales information % of All Diamonds Sold Average Price ($) Of All Diamonds Sold Diamond Color $8,650