

7.11 carat emerald cut diamond | I Color | VVS2 Clarity from James Allen.Here are a few of the different shapes you can get at 7ct and above: Alternatively, elongated shapes like pear, oval or emerald cuts tend to give a larger perceived appearance due to a bigger surface area of the table (the top of a diamond, facing up). Round brilliant diamonds are a classic look that you can never go wrong with. It comes down to personal preference, and what suits the style and taste of the wearer. When it comes to shape, one shape isn’t “better” than another. However, there should be a decent range to choose from, for you to pick out a unique and stunning diamond. Your choices are a little more limited when looking at 7 carat diamonds, as even the most common round brilliant diamonds are very rare. 7 Carat Diamond Ring Shapesīeautiful diamonds come in a variety of gorgeous shapes. We’d recommend looking for a VS2 or VS1 diamond (be sure to have it inspected to verify it is eye-clean, though). So while for a smaller diamond an SI1 grade may appear eye-clean, it may not hold true for a 7 carat diamond.

When we’re looking at larger diamonds, however, it becomes easier to spot inclusions. Generally speaking, once you get to VS1 or VS2, the diamond should appear “eye-clean”, and any inclusions won’t be noticeable without specialized equipment. Something to consider with clarity is that, above a certain threshold, there is no difference to the naked eye. Two grades higher in color and one grade higher in clarity results in a $69,147 increase in price. If we go up a little in color grade, this 7.06 carat I/VS2 round diamond from Blue Nile is priced at $160,107 ($22,678 per carat). Its color and clarity grades are relatively low (you’ll notice a subtle but noticeable yellow tinge to the diamond). This 7.01 carat K/SI1 round diamond on James Allen is $90,960 ($12,976 per carat). The heavier a diamond, generally the rarer it is, and as such there is a premium on price applied.Īt this price range, you can expect a big difference from one grade to the next, in terms of color, cut and clarity.

The price of diamonds “per carat” does not stay the same as we go higher in carat weight. Our recommended stores to purchase a 7 carat diamond ring are James Allen, Blue Nile or Abe Mor.Ī stunning 7.05ct Emerald cut diamond in a custom split shank by Abe Mor 7 Carat Diamond Ring Priceįor an idea of the price range for 7 carat diamonds, here are some of the diamonds listed on Blue Nile:ħ carat diamonds are extremely rare, and thus valuable. For color, look for a grade between G and I, and aim for VS1 or VS2 for clarity.įor the best value and shopping experience, buy only from a reputable dealer that carries diamonds with a GIA certification. We recommend sticking to Ideal or Excellent cut 7 carat diamonds. To make sure the fire and sparkle of your diamond matches its size, don’t settle for poor grades in cut, color and clarity.

Bottom Line Recommendationħ carat diamond rings are extremely rare, and can be equally beautiful. Mike followed that up by spending years buying and selling diamonds on the wholesale market as well as selling tens of millions of dollars worth of diamonds to diamond retailers. Mike started from the bottom, sorting and evaluating hundreds of thousands of diamonds to learn every facet (pun intended) of diamond quality and value. The author of this article, our CEO, Mike Fried has over 20 years of experience in the diamond industry. To help you with the diamond buying process we lean on our expertise and experience.
