Sydneyphoenix
Shiny_Rock
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Hi, my first thread, close or merge if there’s a similar thread.
I read somewhere (not sure if accurate) that for diamonds, one should go for 1.01 or even 1.02 carat if aiming full 1carat diamond, due to possible loss of weight during the setting process, in order to retain at least 1.00 carat in final product. While I am not sure if that is even accurate, I wonder if there’s any perceivable carat weight loss when setting coloured gemstones, specifically corundum (ruby/sapphire) or emerald. Looks like there are significant price jumps at 1, 1.5 and 2carat marks and whether there is any reason to spend extra couple of hundred dollars to secure (for example) 1.01 or 1.02 carat rather than 1.00 to provide buffer after setting. Let the wisdom flow!
I read somewhere (not sure if accurate) that for diamonds, one should go for 1.01 or even 1.02 carat if aiming full 1carat diamond, due to possible loss of weight during the setting process, in order to retain at least 1.00 carat in final product. While I am not sure if that is even accurate, I wonder if there’s any perceivable carat weight loss when setting coloured gemstones, specifically corundum (ruby/sapphire) or emerald. Looks like there are significant price jumps at 1, 1.5 and 2carat marks and whether there is any reason to spend extra couple of hundred dollars to secure (for example) 1.01 or 1.02 carat rather than 1.00 to provide buffer after setting. Let the wisdom flow!