Dear All
Within the last problems of diamond weight differences in the shipments of ME set’s, I tried to find a formula how we can have an average weight per item calculated with a percentage.
Suppose a set has a total of 100%, let’s see now the break up: for example 12.00 ct diamond weight
Ring should not have more than 8-10% of the total weight: 1.00 – 1.20 ct
Ear-studs should not be over 17 – 20% of the total weight: 2.00 – 2.50 ct
Bracelet should be around half weight of a necklace, or same as ring and earstuds together, 25 – 30% of the total weight: 3.00 – 3.50 ct
Necklace can be half of the total weight (2 times the bracelet dia. weight), 50 – 60% of the total weight: 6.00 – 7.00 ct
Of course if we would use a higher percentage in a necklace (according the design) then all other pieces needs to show a lower percentage to reach the total of 100 % again.
This formula can be used for each ME-set, logically needs also have an impact in the design studies.
Let me know your ideas too, so we can design an easy formula which can be used in every step; sales – design – production – calculation.
Best regards