Are salt and pepper diamonds more expensive?

Salt and pepper diamonds are affordable. While colored diamonds can be more expensive than their colorless counterparts, salt and pepper diamonds are quite the opposite. Although they’re also a form of colored diamond, they’re much more affordable because they aren’t ‘perfect’ stones.

What does a salt and pepper diamond cost?

The price of the diamond depends on how large you would like the stone to be and the rarity of the cut shape. The price range could be anywhere from $150-$1500 per carat. That being said, salt and pepper diamonds are still considerably less expensive than the higher 4 C’s diamonds.

Are salt and pepper diamonds less expensive?

But for price-conscious couples, because a diamond with minimal or no inclusions is so rare, salt and pepper diamonds are typically less expensive than a highly sought after flawless white diamond.

Are salt and pepper diamonds nice?

Salt and pepper diamonds have recently become very popular. In fact, they are one of our most sought-after gemstones here at Melissa Tyson Designs! One reason brides love them is because they are beautiful and unique. We are in an age where people have realized that they are special and should be celebrated.

What does a salt and pepper diamond symbolize?

What makes someone choose these diamonds are that they’re rife with symbolism. Like your partner, no diamond is perfect. Your salt and pepper diamond ring reminds you to look past the flaws and focus on your love.

Are salt and pepper diamonds certified?

Standard diamonds are graded on their 4 C’s – Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat Weight. However, Salt and Pepper Diamonds are not graded and do not come with any certification.

Are salt and pepper diamonds flawed?

Next to standard diamond types, Salt & Pepper are best seen as the “wild” variant of diamonds. They usually contain flaws and are normally less pure than traditional diamonds, so they are much less expensive.

Is GREY diamond the same as salt and pepper diamond?

Put simply, salt and pepper diamonds are imperfect diamonds with black and white ‘flaws’. Also referred to as grey diamonds, they start out exactly the same way all diamonds do – as bits of carbon deep underground squished into a solid diamond form by extreme heat and pressure.

What’s the rarest color diamond?

Red diamonds
Red diamonds are the rarest and some of the most expensive in the world. Also known as Fancy Reds, they come in a variety of shades ranging from orange-red to brownish red. Majority of the world’s red diamonds come from the Argyle Diamond Mine in Australia.

Are salt and pepper diamonds weaker?

The natural black carbon inclusions do not inherently make the diamond weaker – A high quality salt & pepper diamond is the same strength as a white diamond and is every bit as durable.