Current Diamond Market Observations
2020 brought many changes to the world and was a year of accelerated change. That change included the rapid acceleration of lab grown diamonds in the wholesale and retail jewelry market. This year we include price estimations for lab grown diamonds as well as natural diamonds. We will update this information periodically as market conditions evolve.
Natural and Lab-grown Diamonds
Diamond Pricing guide for Round brilliant cut diamonds, SI1-VS2 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 0.50-0.75 ct $1500-3000 | lab grown 0.50-0.75 ct $700-1,500
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-G-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $1,500-$3,500 depending on the specifics of the individual stone, including cut, clarity, color, and carat weight.
natural 0.70-0.99 ct $3000-5000 | lab grown 0.70-0.99 ct $900-2,800
Three-quarter to one carat diamonds are available in many shapes and qualities. Average cost for a well cut round brilliant diamond SI1-VS2 clarity and F-G-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $3,000-$5,000 depending on the specifics for the individual stone.
natural 1.00-1.25 ct $5500-10,000 | lab grown 1.00-1.25 ct $1,700-3,000
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 increase. The average cost for a well-cut round brilliant diamond SI1-VS2 clarity and F-G-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $5,500-$10,000 depending on the specifics of the individual stone.
natural 1.25-1.45 ct $8000-12,000 | lab grown 1.25-1.45 ct $2,100-4,000
One-and-a-quarter to one-and-a-half-carat diamonds are available in many shapes and qualities, but supply 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-G-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $8,000-$12,000 depending on the specifics of the individual stone.
natural 1.50-1.75 ct $10,000-17,000 | lab grown 1.50-1.75 ct $3,500-5,000
One-and-a-half to one and three-quarter carat diamonds are available in many shapes and qualities. Prices definitely start up the bell curve in a noticeable way. The average cost for a well-cut round brilliant diamond SI1-VS2 clarity and F-G-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $10,00-$17,000 depending on the specifics of the individual stone. Cut plays an important role in Value, and Diamond Certificates matter more and more.
natural 1.75-2.00 ct $15,000-25,000 | lab grown 1.75-2.00 ct $4,000-8,000
One and three-quarters to two-carat diamonds are somewhat available in many shapes and qualities. Supple starts to noticeably reduce as the size increase. 1.90 ct. to 1.99 ct. very scarce.The average cost for a well-cut round brilliant diamond SI1-VS2 clarity and F-G-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $15,000-$25,000 depending on the specifics of the individual stone.
natural 2.00-2.50 ct $20,000-35,000 | lab grown 2.00-2.50 ct $5,500-10,000
Two to two-and-a-half-carat diamonds are available in many shapes and qualities, but not nearly the supply as smaller stones. Rarity starts to also 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-G-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $20,000-$35,000 depending on the specifics of the individual stone.
natural 2.50-2.75 ct $30,000-45,000 | lab grown 2.50-2.75 ct $7,500-12,000
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 SI1-VS2 clarity and F-G-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $30,000-$45,000 depending on the specifics of the individual stone. All sizes and qualities are now in limited supply. Costs range significantly from stone to stone.
natural 2.75-2.95 ct $35,000-50,000 | lab grown 2.75-2.95 ct $11,000-15,000
Two and three-quarter to three-carat diamonds are in somewhat to vary limited supply in many shapes and qualities. The average cost for a well-cut round brilliant diamond SI1-VS2 clarity and F-G-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $35,000-$50,000 depending on the specifics of the individual stone.
natural 3.00-3.40 ct $50,000-80,000 | lab grown 3.00-3.40 ct $12,000-18,000
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-G-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $50,000-$80,000 or more depending on the specifics of the individual stone.
natural 3.50-3.95 ct $60,000-100,000 | lab grown 3.50-3.95 ct $20,000-PLUS
Three-and-a-half to four-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-G-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $60,000-$100,000 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 greatly affect value.
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