Today as the value of diamonds rise we measure your stones in carats to ensure you an optimum valuation. One carat is equal to 0.2 grams of diamond. The higher the carat count the greater the value and ultimately the better valuation received. The use of definite carat weights means that the stone is easier to sell thus less confusion over the value.

Cape Series and Fancy Colour are two of the groups, representing colour purity, that we use when valuing your diamonds. The expert staff at Gold Exchange Universe are experienced in identifying your diamond’s exact colour. Highest in the grading and thus value is the colourless diamonds of the Cape Series. Often traces of yellow within the diamond, undetected by the naked eye, can be found which lowers the value of the stone. The second group or Fancy Colour diamonds are more certain in their colouring eg. blue, purple, red and like the recently sold pink diamond which set a world record.

The value of diamonds is also determined by the clarity of the stone. Like a piece of soft fruit, the most prized is that with least bruising or blemishes, so too it is with diamonds. These are called flawless diamonds and thus sit at the top of the valuation scale. From here the diamond is graded on a pre-existing, internationally recognised grading system where the type and number of bruises or blemishes are considered in valuing the stone.

Beyond all the factors listed above it is the cut that gives the diamond its life, its sparkle. The more facets or sides to the diamond the more brilliant it shines. Nowadays the sophistication of the cutter’s work means that diamonds have rarely appeared more beautiful, more desirable. In saying this it is inevitable the better cut diamond the greater value. Evaluation on your diamond’s worth is very much affected by its apparent desirability thus causing its valuation to increase appropriately.

Although these four points are by no means all that determine the value of a diamond, they do give you some understanding of the expertise required in giving the fairest and most precise valuation possible. No wonder our clients applaud our work here at Gold Exchange Universe and praise us as the most trusted number one diamond dealer in Sydney.