The HRD Diamond Certificate, offered for all diamonds, certifies the stone as a ~ diamond. It also contains a detailed quality description based on the 4C's (cut, clarity, color, and carat) and includes a plotted diagram.
1 CostHelper readers with insurance coverage for braces report paying $1,500 -$8,500 out of pocket for traditional metal braces, at an average out-of-pocket expense of $3,407. 2  Dental insurance may pay up to a specific amount for braces (typically $1,000 -$2,000) if the patient is 18 years old or younger.
The average cost for a full set of braces in a typical two-year treatment is about $5,000 US. The cost varies depending on where you live. Major metropolitan areas tend to be slightly higher in cost than rural areas. Generally, metal braces cost less than ceramic ones.