Uncut Diamond Prices In South Africa

What is Uncut Diamond?

An uncut diamond, as suggested by the name, is a diamond in its most natural form. Prior to any shaping to enhance proportion, symmetry, and polish involved in diamond cutting, an uncut diamond is a raw diamond that is completely virgin and free from human manipulation.

Uncut Diamond Prices In South Africa

A 1-carat uncut diamond is priced based on the clarity of the stone with the lowest clarity being worth about R 1775.26 to R 2662.89 and the highest clarity being worth over R35505.20.

Is an uncut diamond worth anything?

A flawless uncut diamond may actually be worth more than a cut and polished diamond with a much lower clarity grade.

The color of the uncut diamond also determines its worth. Colorless or near-colorless uncut diamonds are rare, and the more colorless they are, the more expensive they are.

Can you sell an uncut diamond?

Sell it to a diamond buyer – rough or raw diamonds need to be cut and polished before they are used in jewelry.

For this reason, not all businesses will wish to buy your rough diamond. You may need to do some searching to find a reputable buyer who is willing to purchase your rough diamond.