Why are uncut gemstones so much cheaper?

When a piece is uncut we call it rough. And that piece has to be cutted in a best manner so that it contains less impurities in it. Because the more gem is clean the more will be its value. This process result in weight loss. read more

When a piece is uncut we call it rough. And that piece has to be cutted in a best manner so that it contains less impurities in it. Because the more gem is clean the more will be its value. This process result in weight loss. And in order to overcome weight loss in addition to cost of cutting , the cutted gemstone is sold at a higher value than rough. read more