- There is actually a $50,000 price difference
between these two ovals.
Today, we will be playing expensive taste test,
except where you're going to be the one playing.
Hi, I'm Nicole,
founder of Ring Concierge.
We have partnered with Cosmo
to bring you a very expensive expensive taste test.
So, get ready to play.
The game is simple.
I'm gonna show you two items
and you have to guess which is more expensive,
and then I'll let you know the price of each.
Do you think you have expensive taste?
Let us know in the comments.
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Even though this ring is larger,
it's a 4.5 carat,
where as this one is a 3.5 carat,
the color grades are very different.
This one happens to be a very low white grade.
It appears yellow because we set it in this yellow gold cup
which really brings out the color,
but it's not a fancy yellow.
Whereas the 3.5 carat is a true fancy yellow diamond.
It will look yellow
even when you take it out of the setting.
So, this is actually the more expensive one.
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Though these bands look similar in size
and actually this one looks a little larger,
they're made very differently.
So, this one is made using round and baguette diamonds,
so lots of small diamonds set in just a way
that they appear like larger diamonds.
Whereas this one is made
with truly larger emerald-cut diamonds,
so there's much few diamonds
and each one is larger.
This band made with the true emerald-cuts
is significantly more expensive.
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These two engagement rings
are very different carat weights.
This one is a total of 6.5 carats
whereas this one is 4.5 carats.
However, one single diamond of a larger carat weight,
is worth much more than two diamonds
that are smaller but total a larger carat weight.
Despite the total carat weight being higher on this ring,
the 4.5 carat is more expensive.
So, if you really want a big look,
a ring with two smaller diamonds will be less expensive
than one diamond that's overall larger
but doesn't appear as large as two diamonds put together.
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Although these bands appear very similar,
they're made with different types of stones.
This is made with emerald-cut diamonds,
whereas this band is made with white topaz.
White topaz is a precious stone
that has a really white bright appearance,
but it's not a diamond.
The band made with diamonds
is much more expensive than the white topaz.
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These diamonds are similar carat weights,
but it's important to remember
that carat is just that, a weight,
and it doesn't always reflect how large a diamond appears.
So, this oval for example,
is a shallower cut,
and the weight is more spread out visually on the top.
Whereas cushions are deeper,
some more of the weight is on the bottom.
And from the top view,
they don't appear as large.
This cushion is actually
a little bit higher of a carat weight than the oval.
This cushion is the more expensive ring.
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Although these necklaces appear similar,
they're made very differently,
resulting in very different price points.
This is made with a single large emerald-cut diamond.
It's a half carat.
Whereas this necklace is made with smaller baguettes
and round diamonds that are set in a way
to look like one single larger emerald-cut.
Because it's made with smaller diamonds,
it is worth less
than a single half carat diamond.
The half carat is the more expensive necklace.
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So, here we have two ovals,
a three carat and a four carat.
There is actually a $50,000 price difference
between these two ovals.
They're on very different ends of the color spectrum.
Four carat is a K color,
which is in the faint yellow category.
Whereas the three carat is an F, colorless,
the highest possible category for color.
Resulting in very very different price points,
carat weights not the only thing that impacts price.
Color also makes a huge difference.
The three carat colorless oval
is the more expensive diamond.
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Here, we have two three carat emeralds.
They appear nearly identical,
however this one is a much higher color
and clarity grade,
than this one,
resulting in a very different price point.
This is the more expensive diamond.
So, how'd you do?
Did you like this extra expensive taste test?
And by the way,
if you like any of the jewelry I'm wearing,
we've linked it all in the bio.
How to take care of your engagement ring.
Take off your jewelry before your daily rituals,
such as showering, lotion, perfume, etc.
Leave your ring at home
before engaging in strenuous activities,
including going to the gym.
Before bed,
be sure to take off all your jewelry and lay it flat.
Be sure to clean your ring weekly
with a jewelry-safe cleaner,
so it stays nice and sparkly.
How to clean your engagement ring step-by-step.
First, buy jewelry cleaner.
Then, let your ring soak in the cleaner
for five minutes.
Rinse your ring with warm water.
Use the soft brush that comes with the cleaner
and scrub the top, sides, and bottom of the diamond.
Most people miss the bottom
but this is where the dirt collects the most,
and it highly impacts the sparkle of your diamond.
Rinse with water one more time.
Pat dry with a soft towel.
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