The following diamond pricing guide gives you a very general idea about the type of diamond you can expect to find in various price ranges.

Diamond Pricing guide for round brilliant cut diamonds, VS2-SI1 clarity, F-G color, and very good to excellent make. These are the most popular qualities in the market, although some people prefer lesser and greater quality to fit individual budgets and tastes. Fancy shape diamonds (other than round brilliant) tend to be less expensive due to the more effective use of the rough diamond material in these shapes. Use these numbers as a guide, and you should find them helpful.

natural 0.50-0.75ct $1,750-3,500 lab grown 0.50-0.75ct $500-1,000
Half to three-quarter-carat diamonds are available in many shapes and qualities. The average cost for a well-cut round brilliant diamond SI1- VS2 clarity and F-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $1,750- $3,500 depending on the specifics of the individual stone, including cut, clarity, color, and carat weight.

natural 0.70-0.99ct $3,500-5,500 lab grown 0.70-0.99ct $700-1,500
Three-quarter to one-carat diamonds are available in many shapes and qualities. The average cost for a well-cut round brilliant diamond SI1- VS2 clarity and F-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $3,500- $5,500 depending on the specifics for the individual stone.

natural 1.00-1.25ct $5,500-8,795 lab grown 1.00-1.25ct $950-2,000
one to one-and-a-quarter-carat diamonds are available in many shapes and qualities. Cut variations start to play a bigger role in value as size increases. The average cost for a well-cut round brilliant diamond SI1- VS2 clarity and F-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $5,500- $8,795 depending on the specifics of the individual stone.

natural 1.25-1.45ct $8,500-13,000 lab grown 1.25-1.45ct $1,700-3,000
One-and-a-quarter to one-and-a-half carat diamonds are available in many shapes and qualities but supple becomes much tighter near the 1.40-1.50 size. The average cost for a well-cut round brilliant diamond SI1- VS2 clarity and F-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $8,500- $13,000 depending on the specifics of the individual stone.

natural 1.50-1.75ct $10,500-20,000 lab grown 1.50-1.75ct $2,500-4,000

One-and-a-half to one-and-three-quarter carat diamonds are available in many shapes and qualities. Prices start up the bell curve in a noticeable way. The average cost for a well-cut round brilliant diamond with SI1- VS2 clarity and F-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $10,500 to $20,000, depending on the specifics of the individual stone. Cut plays an essential role in Value, and Certificates matter more and more.

natural 1.75-2.00ct $15,500-25,500 lab grown 1.75-2.00ct $3,000-4,500

One and three-quarter to two-carat diamonds are somewhat available in many shapes and qualities. Supple starts to noticeably reduce as the size increases. 90 ct. to 1.99 ct. are very scarce. The average cost for a well-cut round brilliant diamond with SI1- VS2 clarity and F-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $15,500- $25,500, depending on the specifics of the individual stone.

natural 2.00-2.50ct $20,000-35,000 lab grown 2.00-2.50ct $4,500-5,500

Two to two-and-a-half-carat diamonds are available in many shapes and qualities, but not nearly the supply as smaller stones. Rarity also starts to become more pervasive. The range of quality within each category varies more and has a greater impact on value. The average cost for a well-cut round brilliant diamond SI1- VS2 clarity and F-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $20,000- $35,000 depending on the specifics of the individual stone.

natural 2.50-2.75ct $30,000-47,500 lab grown 2.50-2.75ct $5,500-6,500

Two to two and three-quarter-carat diamonds are available in most shapes and qualities. The average cost for a well-cut round brilliant diamond with SI1- VS2 clarity and F-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $30,000 to $47,500, depending on the specifics of the individual stone. All sizes and qualities are now in limited supply, and costs vary significantly from stone to stone.

natural 2.75-2.95ct $40,000-50,000 lab grown 2.75-2.95ct $6,500-9,000

Two-three-quarters to three-carat diamonds are in limited supply in many shapes and qualities. The average cost for a well-cut round brilliant diamond SI1- VS2 clarity and F-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $40,000- $50,000 depending on the specifics of the individual stone.

natural 3.00-3.40ct $50,000-85,000 lab grown 3.00-3.40ct $8,500-11,500

Three to three-and-a-half-carat diamonds are available in most shapes and qualities, in less and less abundance. The average cost for a well-cut round brilliant diamond SI1- VS2 clarity and F-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $50,000- $85,000 or more depending on the specifics of the individual stone.

natural 3.50-3.95ct $60,000-125,000 lab grown 3.50-3.95ct $9,000-17,500

Three-and-a-half to four-quarter-carat diamonds are available in most shapes and qualities. But Everything is rare and very valuable, except very low qualities. Big stones of fine quality are always in short supply and prices tend to be high and firm. The average cost for a well-cut round brilliant diamond SI1- VS2 clarity and F-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $60,000- $125,000 or more depending on the specifics of the individual stone. There are “bluff “ stones in the market that are cut with shallow depths or variations in cutting that significantly affect value.

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