[{"title":"Sample Budget Charts","content":"

For first-time buyers, the following quick diamond budget scenarios, accompanied by illustrative examples, serve as a valuable tool for making a well-considered choice. Option 1 places a premium on exceptional quality<\/span>, option 2 centers on obtaining optimal value<\/span>, and option 3 directs attention towards maximizing size<\/span>, all within the confines of a predefined budget range. These samples build on our framework for how one might prioritize the 4Cs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Budget<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Factors<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Samples<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

$4,000 - $6,000<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Best Quality<\/span>: > .8ct, D-F, > VS2
\n Best Value<\/span>: > .9ct, G-H, > SI1
\n Best Size<\/span>: > 1ct, H-J, > SI2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Option 1<\/a>
\n Option 2<\/a>
\n Option 3<\/a>
\n
\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

$6,000 - $8,000<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Best Quality<\/span>: > .95ct, D-F, VS2
\n Best Value<\/span>: > 1.15ct, G-H, > SI1
\n Best Size<\/span>: > 1.25ct, H-I, > SI2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Option 1<\/a>
\n Option 2<\/a>
\n Option 3<\/a>
\n
\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

$10,000 - $12,000<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Best Quality<\/span>: > 1.1ct, D-F, > VS2
\n Best Value<\/span>: > 1.5, G-H, > SI1
\n Best Size<\/span>: > 1.6ct, H-I, > SI2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Option 1<\/a>
\n Option 2<\/a>
\n Option 3<\/a>
\n
\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

$15,000 - $18,000<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Best Quality<\/span>: > 1.25ct, D-F, > VS1
\n Best Value<\/span>: > 1.8ct. G-H, > VS2
\n Best Size<\/span>: > 2ct, H-I, > SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Option 1<\/a>
\n Option 2<\/a>
\n
\n Option 3<\/a>
\n
\n <\/p>\n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

$20,000 - $25,000<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Best Quality<\/span>: > 1.5ct, D-F, > VS1
\n Best Value<\/span>: > 2ct. G-H, > VS2
\n Best Size<\/span>: > 2.2ct, H-I, > SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Option 1<\/a>
\n Option 2<\/a>
\n Option 3<\/a>
\n
\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Note: avoid fluorescence in high color grades and\n prioritize cut.<\/p>"},{"title":"1 Carat Prices Chart","content":"

Considering the current economic downturn and additional pressure from lab-grown diamonds<\/a>, natural diamonds in the SI\/VS range below G color are now being traded at 10-15% below the chart prices shown below. However, we believe this is a temporary demand-related issue<\/a>, and we urge diamond buyers to take advantage of this opportunity if they shop for a diamond.<\/p>

\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n

Clarity<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

D Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

\n
\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n\n

Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Retail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 5,545<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 6,745<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 6,180<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 8,034<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 6,768<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 8,798<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 7,680<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 9,984<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 8,760<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 11,388<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 10,188<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 13,244<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 12,311<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 16,004<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

Clarity<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

E Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

\n
\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Retail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 5,440<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 6,635<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 5,841<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 7,593<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 6,313<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 8,207<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 6,254<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 8,130<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 7,906<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 10,278<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 8,614<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 11,198<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 10,220<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 13,286<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

Clarity<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

F Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

\n
\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Retail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 5,363<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 6,477<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 5,697<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 7,406<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 6,112<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 7,946<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 6,136<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 7,977<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 6,750<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 8,774<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 6,840<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 8,892<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 7,866<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 10,226<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

Clarity<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

G Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

\n
\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Retail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 5,227<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 6,334<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 5,478<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 6,914<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 5,714<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 7,355<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 5,958<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 7,674<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 6,318<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 8,277<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 6,630<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 8,686<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 7,586<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 9,937<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

Clarity<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

H Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

\n
\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Retail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 4,631<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 5,858<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 4,976<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 6,468<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 5,047<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 6,663<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 5,327<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 7,031<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 5,558<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 7,336<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 5,897<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 7,784<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 6,653<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 8,782<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>"},{"title":"1.5 Carat Prices Chart","content":"

\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n

Clarity<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

D Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

\n
\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Retail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 12,177<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 14,534<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 14,159<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 18,406<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 14,040<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 18,252<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 16,175<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 21,027<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 18,540<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 24,102<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 21,330<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 27,729<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 26,307<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 34,199<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

Clarity<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

E Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

\n
\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Retail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 11,811<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 14,123<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 12,672<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 16,474<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 14,355<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 18,662<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 14,992<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 19,490<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 17,744<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 23,068<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 18,540<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 24,102<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 21,321<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 27,717<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

Clarity<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

F Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

\n
\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Retail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 10,765<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 13,455<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 12,276<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 15,959<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 14,130<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 18,369<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 14,616<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 19,001<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 15,120<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 19,656<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 15,300<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 19,890<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 17,213<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 22,376<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

Clarity<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

G Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

\n
\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Retail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 10,456<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 12,890<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 11,507<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 15,075<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 12,308<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 16,124<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 12,760<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 16,716<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 13,698<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 17,944<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 13,750<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 18,013<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 14,896<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 19,514<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

Clarity<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

H Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

\n
\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Retail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 8,326<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 1,0454<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 8,852<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 11,685<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 9,252<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 12,213<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 9,580<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 12,645<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 9,682<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 12,781<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 10,640<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 14,045<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 11,526<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 15,215<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody><\/table>"},{"title":"2 Carat Prices Chart","content":"

\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n

Clarity<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

D Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

\n
\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Retail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 21,544<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 26,353<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 24,077<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 28,892<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 26,146<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 31,375<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 31,075<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 37,290<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 33,888<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 40,666<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 37,440<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 44,928<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 49,920<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 59,904<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

Clarity<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

E Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

\n
\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Retail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 20,885<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 25,448<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 24,720<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 29,664<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 25,920<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 31,104<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 28,800<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 34,560<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 33,142<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 39,770<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 36,072<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 43,286<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 45,090<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 54,108<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

Clarity<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

F Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

\n
\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Retail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 19,145<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 23,855<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 23,304<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 27,965<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 24,840<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 29,808<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 27,696<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 33,235<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 30,264<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 36,317<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 31,680<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 38,016<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 36,960<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 44,352<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

Clarity<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

G Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

\n
\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Retail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 18,765<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 22,435<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 21,118<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 25,552<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 22,289<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 26,969<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 24,240<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 29,330<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 25,224<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 30,521<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 26,880<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 32,525<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 30,240<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 36,590<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

Clarity<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

H Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

\n
\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

Retail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 17,500<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 21,132<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 18,480<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 22,915<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 19,656<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 24,373<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 21,576<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 26,754<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 22,990<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 28,507<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 23,136<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 28,689<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 25,450<\/p>\n <\/td>\n

$ 31,558<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>"},{"title":"3 Carat Prices Chart","content":"

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\n Clarity<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n D Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n \n \n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n\n\n	\n Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n\n	\n Retail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 51,494<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 59,219<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 57,614<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 66,257<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 68,846<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 79,173<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 89,118<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 102,486<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 101,088<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 116,251<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 111,164<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 127,839<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 148,176<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 170,402<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Clarity<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n E Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n	\n Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div><\/td>\n	\n Retail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 49,097<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 57,443<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 57,377<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 67,131<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 60,588<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 70,888<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 84,236<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 98,557<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 91,796<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 107,402<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 103,784<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 121,428<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 113,965<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 133,339<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Clarity<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n F Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n	\n Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n Retail<\/span> \n \n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 47,192<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 55,215<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 64,112<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 75,012<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 69,797<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 81,662<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 79,214<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 92,681<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 89,280<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 104,458<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 97,934<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 114,583<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 102,786<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 120,260<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Clarity <\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n G Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n	\n Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n Retail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 46,764<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 55,182<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 62,568<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 73,830<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 65,160<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 76,889<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 69,480<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 81,986<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 73,764<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 87,042<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 78,836<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 93,027<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 82,121<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 96,203<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Clarity<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n H Color<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n	\n Wholesale<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n Retail<\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n SI1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 36,720<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 43,330<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 43,020<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 50,764<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 48,600<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 57,348<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VVS2<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 50,760<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 59,897<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n VVS1<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 52,236<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 61,638<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n IF<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 56,520<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 66,694<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n FL<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 57,960<\/p>\n <\/td>\n	\n $ 68,393<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n <\/strong><\/p> Selection Criteria<\/strong><\/p> Shoppers frequently wonder about the reasons behind a notable\n price difference between two seemingly identical diamonds. Lacking crucial\n pricing details and technical insights, a potential diamond buyer could easily\n arrive at an ill-informed choice. To address this, the subsequent price charts\n have been crafted with the intention of assisting buyers in approximating the\n cost of a diamond within a specific range.<\/p> Because diamonds are\n among the most valuable gemstones in the world, learning how their prices are\n determined, who determines them, and why two identical diamonds might not have\n the same price tag is critically important. Having answers to these questions\n will set a pro apart from most buyers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Even though an exact pricing formula cannot be applied to all diamonds, the above charts illustrate our best approximate prices. Because diamonds are natural\n gemstones with unique characteristics, each stone should be evaluated based on quality.<\/p>\n\n We have also shared the most important factors that influence the price of a diamond. Beyond the traditional 4Cs<\/a>, we highlight the significance of fluorescence, certification, the visual aspects of a diamond, and the considerations\n surrounding purchasing diamonds through online platforms versus local establishments<\/p> The price chart index encompassing 1-carat<\/a>, 1.5-carat<\/a>, 2-carat<\/a>,\n and 3-carat diamonds<\/a> shall undergo periodic updates to accurately mirror the\n shifts in both retail and wholesale diamond prices.<\/li> As presented, the wholesale and retail price charts\n encapsulate Petra Gems' most refined average estimates, hinged upon\n comprehensive data derived from leading diamond suppliers and online retailers.<\/li> These price charts pertain\n specifically to round cut diamonds. For insights into calculating the prices of\n fancy-shaped diamonds, refer to our provided estimations below.<\/li> These prices exclusively pertain to diamonds possessing\n excellent cut quality, devoid of fluorescence, across all listed categories.\n Notably, these price considerations are applicable solely to diamonds graded by\n GIA and\/or AGS.<\/li> As of January 2023, the most recent price approximations are\n incorporated. Should substantial alterations in diamond supply and demand\n precipitate, we are committed to refreshing the list every 4-5 months.<\/li> Recognizing that these price assessments are established\n upon conservative benchmarks is essential. Any retail price falling below these\n benchmarks should rightfully be deemed a remarkable bargain.<\/li><\/ul>"},{"title":"Fancy Shapes Diamond Prices","content":" Round cut diamonds typically command higher prices compared to fancy cut diamonds. This is due to the fact that crafting a round diamond requires a larger rough diamond compared to the requirements for fashioning a fancy diamond. The subsequent estimates highlight the disparity in prices between the round diamonds featured in the aforementioned charts and their fancy cut counterparts. It's worth noting that the interplay of demand, supply, and surplus inventory on a global scale also exerts a significant influence on these pricing dynamics for each distinct diamond shape<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n \n Oval cut diamonds<\/a>:\n priced 2-10% lower than round diamonds.<\/li>\n Princess cut diamonds<\/a>:\n priced 14-24% lower than round diamonds.<\/li>\n Cushion cut diamonds<\/a>:\n priced 15-25% lower than round diamonds.<\/li>\n Radiant cut diamonds<\/a>:\n priced 16-25% lower than round diamonds.<\/li>\n Emerald cut diamonds:<\/a> priced 17-26% lower than round diamonds.<\/li>\n Pear cut diamonds<\/a>:\n priced 5-10% lower than round diamonds.<\/li>\n Marquise cut diamonds<\/a>:\n priced 15-22% lower than round diamonds.<\/li>\n Asscher cut diamonds<\/a>:\n priced 15-25% lower than round diamonds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>"},{"title":"A Deeper Dive into Calculating Diamond Prices","content":" To assist buyers in making the most informed choices and\n securing optimal value for their investment, we will outline pivotal factors\n that wield influence over the pricing of diamonds.<\/p>\n\n While all diamond buyers will inevitably encounter\n discussions about the 4Cs<\/a> \u2013 encompassing carat weight, cut quality<\/a>, color grade<\/a>, and clarity grade<\/a> \u2013 what is often not widely known is that beneath these\n surface aspects lie subdivisions, nuanced judgments, and variations that diamond dealers do not commonly address. Even the comprehensive Rapaport diamond\n report does not delve into these finer intricacies within its pricing data.<\/p>\n\n Undoubtedly, the 4Cs stand as the determinants of a\n diamond's cost. The extent to which a diamond exhibits qualities like\n colorlessness and flawlessness directly correlates with its enhanced value.<\/p>\n\n Valuable Insight: Buyers can make budget-conscious choices\n by focusing on aspects like color and clarity<\/a>. These attributes often remain\n imperceptible to the naked eye. Typically, most shoppers seek a diamond that\n appears visually clean and colorless, striking a balance that's both appealing\n and economically prudent.<\/p> $\"Diamond$ <\/a><\/p>\n\n Carat<\/span><\/p>\n\n Carat weight wields a substantial impact on a diamond's\n price. To illustrate, consider a selection of diamonds sharing comparable\n color, clarity, and an excellent cut. The price of a diamond correlates\n directly with its carat weight<\/a>. In essence, the cost of a diamond elevates\n proportionally as its carat weight increases. For instance, a 0.5 carat diamond\n theoretically costs twice as much as a 0.4 carat diamond, and a parallel trend\n emerges between 0.75 and 1 carat diamonds. The pricing of larger diamonds\n reflects their scarcity, a factor that inherently drives their value.<\/p>\n\n Notably, buyers will observe that the most pronounced shifts\n in price transpire at increments of half a carat and full carat points. Delving\n into the nuances of pricing, opting for a diamond just slightly beneath a whole\n number \u2013 such as choosing a 0.9 carat instead of a 1.0 carat \u2013 emerges as a\n strategic avenue for those operating within budget constraints. This approach enables\n buyers to secure a larger-looking diamond without surpassing the budgetary\n limits imposed by crossing the full carat threshold.<\/p>\n\n Calculating the Price Per Carat<\/span><\/p>\n\n The price per carat exhibits an escalating trend as the\n diamond's weight and quality increase. For instance, if a one-carat diamond\n commands a price of $2500, a diamond weighing 0.5 carats would amount to $1250.\n This computation entails multiplying $2500 by 0.5, reflecting the per carat\n value.<\/p>\n\n However, it's crucial for buyers to factor in the remaining\n three Cs of a diamond \u2013 color, clarity, and cut. Furthermore, the consideration\n of different diamond shapes is also pivotal as they vary in pricing.<\/p>\n\n To make an accurate assessment, buyers should compare\n diamonds bearing the same grading report or \"certificate\", while also\n accounting for consistency in clarity, fluorescence, cut, and color.\n Additionally, a comprehensive inspection of a diamond's physical appearance\n becomes essential, revealing subtleties like tints, external imperfections, and\n any haziness.<\/p>\n\n An interesting fact to remember is that emotions than\n rationality frequently influence diamond purchases more. For instance, a 0.99\n carat diamond costs just 1% more than a 0.98 carat diamond. However, a 1.00\n carat diamond commands a price that's 10-20% higher than a comparable 0.99 carat\n diamond solely due to its designation as a full carat weight diamond.<\/p>\n\n Considering the rapid escalation of diamond prices with\n increasing carat weight, most diamond cutters feel compelled to fashion a gem\n that reaches a whole number in carats. Regrettably, this focus on achieving a\n round carat weight often comes at the expense of maximizing brilliance,\n potentially leading to suboptimal cut quality.<\/p> $\"round$ <\/a><\/p>\n\n Cut<\/span><\/p>\n\n The most crucial \"C\" to emphasize when evaluating\n a diamond is its cut.<\/p>\n\n The cut of a diamond governs its scintillation, fire,\n sparkle, and overall brilliance. An ideal cut has the power to create flashes\n that cleverly obscure inclusions and mask undesirable color tints, effectively\n elevating an average diamond to the appearance of a top-tier gem.<\/p>\n\n It's vital to differentiate a diamond's cut from its shape.\n For instance, \"round\" refers to the shape of the diamond, not its\n cut. The cut encompasses factors like symmetry, proportion, and polish, while\n the shape pertains to the external form of the diamond.<\/p>\n\n The cut of a diamond holds the key to its brilliance,\n intricately dictating the angles and path of light through each facet. Poorly\n cut diamonds allow light to escape, leading to lackluster visual appeal.<\/p>\n\n An ideal cut diamond boasts impeccably balanced proportions,\n flawless symmetry, and outstanding polish. Facets and dimensions are\n deliberately crafted to optimize the reflection of internal light, resulting in\n a captivating radiance.<\/p>\n\n From an aesthetic perspective, the cut significantly shapes\n a diamond's beauty; the higher the cut quality, the more dazzling the diamond\n appears. As cut takes precedence among the diamond's attributes, it's advisable\n for buyers to prioritize acquiring the best cut feasible. In pursuit of the\n ideal cut, adjusting other factors such as color or clarity is entirely\n reasonable.<\/p>\n\n An ideal cut can impart a larger appearance to a diamond,\n while a poorly executed deep cut can artificially enhance the carat weight.<\/p>\n\n For a more in-depth understanding, we encourage you to\n explore our article comparing ideal vs. excellent cut proportions<\/a>, serving as a\n useful point of reference.<\/p> $\"diamond$ <\/a><\/p>\n\n Color<\/span><\/p>\n\n Color equally holds substantial sway over a diamond's\n overall brilliance. The spectrum spans from D (colorless<\/a>) to Z (exhibiting a\n yellow or brown tint). However, it's noteworthy that the majority of retailers\n typically don't offer diamonds exceeding the K color grade.<\/p>\n\n Diamonds rendered colorless are exceedingly rare and, as a\n result, command a premium price. A slight yellow undertone often characterizes\n most diamonds, although it remains imperceptible to the naked eye. Despite the\n seemingly random price variations from one color grade to the next, a\n fundamental consideration arises:<\/p>\n\n Distinguishing between a colorless diamond and an almost\n colorless one proves arduous, implying that investing extravagantly in an\n attribute lacking discernible visual impact may not be judicious.<\/p>\n\n To optimize value, contemplate opting for a diamond with a G\n color grade \u2013 a point that's generally seen as the juncture where a mildly\n noticeable hue transitions into the realm of colorless diamonds. For the vast\n majority, differentiating between the two becomes an arduous task.<\/p>\n\n Choosing a diamond with a G color grade stands as a prudent choice<\/a>, but it's equally acceptable to explore options like H or I color\n grades, especially when paired with an excellent cut. Prioritizing an exceptional\n cut alongside a slightly lower color grade can often yield more satisfactory\n results compared to compromising on cut quality while insisting on a higher\n color grade.<\/p>\n\n This underscores the practicality of balancing various\n attributes to secure the best possible combination that aligns with both budget\n and aesthetic preferences.<\/p> $\"diamond$ <\/a><\/p>\n\n Clarity<\/span><\/p>\n\n The clarity of a diamond characterizes the presence of\n inclusions (internal flaws) and blemishes (surface imperfections). While most\n diamonds exhibit flaws, what fundamentally matters is the perceptibility and\n placement of these imperfections.<\/p>\n\n Diamond clarity is assessed by grading visible flaws under a\n magnification of X10.<\/p>\n\n Opting for a clarity grade of VS2 often offers an optimal\n balance of value. When comparing price differentials across various clarity\n grades while keeping carat weight, cut, and color constant, buyers will observe\n that internally flawless and VVS diamonds<\/a> command higher prices due to their\n rarity. However, akin to the consideration of color, discerning these elevated\n clarity grades becomes virtually impossible to the naked eye.<\/p>\n\n It's crucial to note that diamonds boasting identical 4Cs \u2013\n including clarity \u2013 can possess notable price variations, primarily driven by\n the nature of the flaw and its perceptibility. For instance, within the\n category of SI2 diamonds, some may exhibit impeccable eye-cleanliness, while\n others might feature conspicuous large black crystals or clouds.<\/p>\n\n Beyond the realm of the 4Cs, a host of additional factors\n wield influence over diamond pricing. These encompass certification, the\n diamond's physical appearance, and its shape, each contributing to the holistic\n determination of the diamond's value.<\/p>\n\n Certification<\/span><\/p>\n\n Certification holds such paramount importance that it is\n often deemed the unofficial fifth C in the realm of diamonds.<\/p>\n\n A multitude of diamond grading laboratories<\/a> operate on a\n global scale, notable among them being GIA, AGS, IGI, and HRD. Each of these\n establishments adheres to its distinct set of grading criteria and standards.<\/p>\n\n Possessing a grading report from a reputable laboratory\n stands as arguably the most pivotal factor in shaping a diamond's price. This\n report serves as a confirmation that the diamond is a genuine natural gemstone,\n accurately assessed and graded.<\/p>\n\n With a grading report in hand, a buyer gains the added\n assurance of evaluating the diamond's quality via an unbiased third-party\n perspective.<\/p>\n\n GIA and AGS notably stand out for their globally esteemed\n reputation, owing to their steadfast commitment to the highest and most uniform\n grading standards. For instance, while GIA might classify a diamond as SI2 in\n clarity, a different laboratory might assign it a VS2 grade. In some instances,\n certain grading labs might even inflate their grading by as much as two full\n grades.<\/p>\n\n Locating a grading report or certificate for a diamond\n graded with an I1 clarity grade is a rarity. Reputable entities seldom market\n GIA-certified I1 diamonds, as they understand that selling such diamonds\n without certification could entail similar or even higher prices.<\/p>\n\n Despite the perception that diamonds graded by GIA and AGS\n might come with steeper price tags, the underlying reality is that these\n certifications bring forth a greater degree of consistency and accuracy in\n grading. This consistency ensures that the buyer receives reliable and truthful\n information about the diamond's attributes, thus fostering a higher level of\n trust and confidence in the transaction.<\/p>\n\n Physical Appearance<\/span> While a grading report can validate the quality of a diamond, it falls short in accurately capturing the stone's in-person allure. This is due to the potential disparity in the visual presentation of two diamonds possessing identical grades. As a result, the visual aspect of a diamond significantly impacts its market value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Diamond Shape<\/span><\/p>\n\n The per carat price of a diamond can vary depending on its\n shape, with certain shapes commanding higher prices due to the larger rough\n diamond required for cutting. Additionally, the popularity of a shape plays a\n crucial role.<\/p>\n\n Among diamond shapes, round diamonds rank as the most\n expensive due to their widespread appeal, owing to their remarkable brilliance.<\/p>\n\n Following closely in popularity and cost are princess cut\n diamonds, renowned for their dazzling sparkle that rivals even round diamonds.<\/p>\n\n On the other hand, the oval diamond offers a contemporary\n twist on elegance. Its popularity is soaring, presenting a compelling\n alternative to the classic round cut.<\/p>\n\n Conversely, fancy cuts such as Pear, Asscher, Emerald, and\n Marquise come at a more budget-friendly price compared to the round diamond\n shape.<\/p>\n\n Opting for a shape other than round can result in notable\n savings of up to 20%-30% for buyers.<\/p>\n\n Diamond Fluorescence<\/span><\/p>\n\n Diamond fluorescence presents as a gentle, typically blue\n radiance emitted when a diamond is exposed to ultraviolet light. This natural\n phenomenon is evident in approximately one-third of all diamonds globally.<\/p>\n\n In many instances, the presence of blue fluorescence<\/a> has a\n neutral impact on a diamond's visual appeal. Interestingly, despite its\n classification as a potential drawback, it can actually offer cost savings\n while upholding quality, particularly in diamonds with G-J color grades. The\n blue fluorescence can counterbalance any underlying yellowish tinge that might\n be present in diamonds of lower grades, effectively enhancing the color\n perception, especially for those with a G grade or lower.<\/p>\n\n Conversely, diamonds exhibiting yellow or green fluorescence\n generally experience a decrease in value unless the diamond itself is\n classified as a fancy yellow or green diamond. In such cases, this specific\n fluorescence hue can intensify the diamond's saturation, thus augmenting its\n worth.<\/p>\n\n In a broader context, fluorescence tends to diminish the\n value of diamonds graded within the D-F color range, although it might not\n significantly influence the pricing of I-J grade diamonds. Notably, moderate to\n strong blue fluorescence could lead to a milky appearance in the stone, thereby\n reducing its value.<\/p> For additional reference, check GIA's diamond quality factors article<\/a>.<\/p>"},{"title":"Rough vs. Polished Diamond Prices","content":" The market for uncut rough diamonds starkly contrasts that\n of polished and cut diamonds.<\/p>\n\n Primarily, key players such as De Beers<\/a>, the prominent\n diamond conglomerate, alongside ALROSA <\/a>and Rio Tinto<\/a>, adopt a strategy of\n maintaining price stability by meticulously managing the availability of rough\n stones in the market at any given time. This careful control over supply serves\n to both anchor and ascertain the pricing dynamics of polished diamonds.<\/p>\n\n A noteworthy aspect to consider is that engagement in the\n rough diamond trade is conditional upon full adherence to the Kimberly Process<\/a>,\n a vital framework established to curb the trade of conflict diamonds.<\/p>\n\n While De Beers doesn't exercise absolute control over the\n rough diamond market, its influence on rough diamond prices remains\n substantial. Initially responsible for approximately 85% of global rough\n diamond supply, De Beers' market share has tapered to 25-35%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Within the realm of De Beers, their designated \"Sight Holders<\/a>\" represent prominent diamond dealers entrusted with the task of\n cutting and distributing diamonds within the market. De Beers orchestrates ten\n such sights annually, where they unveil assorted assortments of rough diamonds\n to these sight holders. Each collection holds a substantial value, ranging\n between $1 million to $25 million. The esteemed designation of De Beers sight\n holder carries profound prestige within the intricate world of the diamond\n trade.<\/p> Polished Diamonds Prices<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n\n When priced, polished diamonds are classified into two categories: those priced against\n Rapaport\u2019s Price List and those not priced against it.<\/p>\n\n The Rapaport Diamond Report of Polished Diamonds<\/span><\/p>\n\n The pricing mechanism for polished diamonds adheres to a\n standardized process prevalent within the industry. Multiple factors contribute\n to this pricing equation, focusing more on market demand than production costs.<\/p>\n\n Notably, Martin Rapaport, a prominent industry broker\n hailing from Belgium, and his adept team undertake the calculation of diamond\n prices. These calculated prices accurately reflect the prevailing market\n conditions and are made available on a weekly basis through the Rapaport\n Diamond Report, which caters to premium subscribers.<\/p>\n\n The crux of this report revolves around three essential\n factors that dictate the cost of polished diamonds, encompassing carat weight,\n color, and clarity - three of the 4Cs that form the foundational criteria for\n diamond assessment.<\/p>\n\n Within the confines of the Rapaport Report<\/a>, the prices are\n delineated for a spectrum of diamond color and clarity combinations, with\n weights spanning from 0.01 to 5.99 carats. These Rap prices tend to lean towards\n the higher end of the spectrum and are predominantly employed as reference\n points by traders. It's pertinent to mention that while certain vendors do\n adhere closely to the prices stipulated in the Rapaport Report, not all sellers\n strictly align with these figures.<\/p>\n\n How to use the RapNet Price List<\/span><\/p>\n\n RapNet stands as a jewelry trading network driven by the\n force of Rapaport. This network, the largest of its kind globally, extends its\n reach exclusively to premium members within the diamond and jewelry trade,\n earning its reputation as the most relied-upon entity in the industry.<\/p>\n\n The essence of RapNet<\/a> lies in enabling direct\n interaction between buyers and sellers, all the while eliminating trading fees\n and commission charges. Members gain direct access to a treasure trove of over\n 1,000,000 diamonds spanning diverse shapes, clarities, sizes, and hues through\n this platform. Priced at an annual membership fee of $699, RapNet provides an\n efficacious avenue for sourcing and vending diamonds, encapsulating the essence\n of a dynamic and mutually beneficial marketplace.\n\n<\/p> The RapNet Asking Price List<\/span><\/p>\n\n The RapNet Price List unveils the average and top asking\n prices within the RapNet Diamond Trading Network. This compilation pertains to\n specific diamond categories accessible for purchase across the global market.\n It's crucial to note that the prices outlined in the RapNet Asking Price List\n are exclusive to diamonds boasting a cut quality rated as very good or\n superior, aligned with Rapaport specification-2, and accredited by GIA grading.<\/p>\n\n The RapNet asking price serves as a designated listing\n intended for sale on a particular date. This comprehensive list systematically\n highlights discounts either surpassing or falling short of the standard\n Rapaport Price List, essentially encapsulating the dynamic interplay of pricing\n variations within this intricate market ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n How does the RapNet Asking Price List differ from the Rapaport\n Pricing List?<\/span><\/p>\n\n Conventionally, the Rapaport Price List introduces the High\n Cash Asking Price, serving as a foundational benchmark employed by the global\n diamond trade to establish a base value for approximating prices across an\n extensive spectrum of diamond sizes and qualities. Conversely, the RapNet\n Asking Price List delves into the tangible prices that sellers actually request\n for specific diamonds.<\/p>\n\n Notably, the RapNet Asking Prices List presents a\n comprehensive panorama of information encompassing discounts and premiums\n relative to the standard Rapaport Price List. It is intriguing to observe that\n the RapNet Asking Price List encompasses diverse diamond shapes and provides\n insight into the intricate landscape of discounts and premiums in relation to\n the broader market dynamics. In contrast, the Rapaport Pricing List confines\n itself to furnishing prices exclusively for round diamonds, underscoring the\n differentiation in scope and focus between the two lists.<\/p>\n\n How to use the RapNet Asking\n Price List?<\/span>\n \n <\/p>\n\n To read and calculate\n the diamond price using the RapNet Asking Price List, it is essential to be\n familiar with the chart below.<\/p> $\"rapnet$ <\/a><\/p> Example of RapNet Price List<\/p>\n\n The presented table is the exclusive RapNet Asking Price\n List, accessible solely to jewelers and dealers engaged in the industry.<\/p>\n\n At the topmost section of the table, you'll find the\n delineation of diamond carat size ranges, followed closely by corresponding\n publication dates. Adjacent to these details are the prices attributed to each\n diamond, intricately intertwined with the available discounts, consistently\n denoting figures in the hundreds.<\/p>\n\n For instance, consider the entry of $12,100. This figure\n stands as the most favorable RapNet asking price for a diamond characterized as\n round-cut, possessing a D color grade, and exhibiting an internally flawless\n (IF) clarity within the carat range of 0.9 to 0.99.<\/p>\n\n It is paramount to retain the awareness that a substantial\n disparity exists between the Rapaport Price List and the RapNet Asking Price\n List, emphasizing the distinct functions and insights offered by each.<\/p>\n\n Discount and Premium Prices<\/span><\/p>\n\n The true complexity of determining diamond pricing lies in\n assessing the deviation \u2013 whether in the form of a discount or premium \u2013 from\n the Rap price. Frequently, diamond transactions transpire at a value below the\n stipulated Rap price, with two diamond dealers engaging in negotiations\n centered around the designated Rap discount threshold.<\/p>\n\n Nevertheless, it's crucial to grasp that the trio of diamond\n quality components encompassed by the three Cs \u2013 carat, color, and clarity \u2013 as\n manifested in the Rap price, establishes merely the foundational reference\n point. Beyond this, the realm transforms into one of subjectivity. Elements\n like the diamond's cut quality, fluorescence tendencies, and the caliber of\n inclusions within the stone's interior are meticulously evaluated to ascertain\n the appropriate discounted Rap price.<\/p>\n\n In essence, the process of pricing diamonds transcends the\n confines of objective criteria and delves into a nuanced and intricate\n assessment of various subjective attributes, culminating in the determination\n of an adjusted Rap price that accurately reflects the diamond's distinctive\n characteristics.<\/p>\n\n The \u201c20 Below,\u201d or \u201c20 Back,\u201d Rule<\/span><\/p>\n\n To grasp this concept accurately, consider a diamond\n characterized by an exceptional cut, a clarity grading of SI1, and a color\n grade of H, all while being free of any fluorescence. Despite being categorized\n as an H, this diamond might share an indistinguishable visual appearance with a\n G-grade diamond. In the market, such a scenario translates into a potential\n trade price that's notably lower, often around -20% or even -15%, compared to\n the Rap price for an equivalent G-grade diamond<\/a>. This phenomenon within the\n diamond industry is colloquially referred to as \"20 below\" or\n \"20 back.\"<\/p>\n\n In the dynamics of diamond negotiation, a dealer's\n inclination is often to negotiate for such a diamond at a \"15 back\"\n price, signifying a 15% discount below the Rap price. Conversely, a prospective\n diamond buyer's aspiration is to secure the diamond at a \"20 below\"\n price point, reflecting the anticipated 20% discount.<\/p>\n\n To calculate the actual price, a buyer must perform a simple\n subtraction, subtracting the specified \"percentage back\" from the Rap\n Price. This calculation unveils the price that aligns with the negotiated\n discount and precisely accounts for the distinctive characteristics and\n qualities of the diamond.<\/p>\n\n Sweet Spots of Value<\/span><\/p>\n\n While perusing the Rapaport Price List, buyers will discern\n that the prices between adjacent values within each matrix are not uniform.<\/p>\n\n To illustrate, consider the disparity in price between a\n 1-carat diamond characterized by VS2 clarity and color grade H, as opposed to a\n 1-carat diamond with VS2 clarity and color grade G. This variance amounts to\n $1,000. However, the distinction in price between a 1-carat diamond boasting G\n color and VS2 clarity compared to another 1-carat diamond sharing the same\n attributes of G color and VS2 clarity is a mere $500.<\/p>\n\n In the realm of diamond pricing, the foundation rarely rests\n upon an exclusively logical rationale; the pricing process tends to be infused\n with emotional elements.<\/p>\n\n To navigate these intricate disparities, a prudent buyer\n should actively seek the guidance of an experienced diamond dealer. Relying on\n the insights of such an expert proves invaluable in pinpointing the\n advantageous positions within the pricing grid. Such assistance is particularly\n essential because it empowers the buyer to gauge whether the price differential\n justifies an upgrade from an H color<\/a> and VS2 clarity diamond to a G color and\n VS2 clarity diamond. This nuanced analysis helps buyers make informed decisions\n and extract optimal value from their diamond investments.<\/p>\n\n The Impact of Rap Prices<\/span><\/p>\n\n Rap prices play a pivotal role in curbing the manipulation\n of diamond prices, offering reassurance to potential buyers. Prior to the\n establishment of standardized diamond prices by Rapaport, various methods were\n employed within the industry to gauge a diamond's value, leading to a lack of\n uniformity and consistency.<\/p>\n\n In the initial decades following the introduction of Rap\n Prices, certain dealers continued to sell diamonds at prices surpassing those\n indicated on the charts. However, over time, as the Rap pricing system gained\n widespread traction, a substantial majority of retailers began to realize the\n significance of adhering more diligently to Rap prices.<\/p>\n\n This transition towards acknowledging and embracing Rap\n prices underscores the growing recognition of the stability and transparency this\n pricing framework imparts to the diamond market. For individuals seeking to\n purchase diamonds, this development fosters a more reliable and coherent\n pricing landscape, thus nurturing heightened levels of trust and confidence in\n their transactions.<\/p>\n\n Constraints of the Rapaport Price System<\/span><\/p>\n\n The Rapaport Price system primarily concentrates on factors\n such as color, clarity, and carat, as assessed by GIA, assuming an excellent\n cut grade. However, it omits considerations of polish and symmetry. Moreover,\n it doesn't account for the varying appearances of diamonds of the same grade.<\/p>\n\n It's worth noting that the visual appeal of a diamond\n significantly influences its price. A diamond with an F color grade may exude\n exceptional brilliance, while another diamond of the same color might appear\n less brilliant due to strong fluorescence. Similarly, one SI2 diamond could\n exhibit flawless visual clarity, whereas an adjacent SI2 diamond might display\n noticeable imperfections.<\/p>\n\n Understanding the Elevated Rapaport List Price<\/span><\/p>\n\n Rapaport explicitly states that their list price represents\n the highest asking price, a factor exploited by many retailers who commonly\n apply discounts to the Rap prices. Certain diamond dealers even share the\n Rapaport sheet with customers to convey the impression of a fair deal,\n showcasing how they've priced the diamond below the listed figure.<\/p>"},{"title":"Changes in Diamond Prices","content":" With the global economy experiencing growth, the demand for\n luxury goods, including diamonds, is on the rise. Simultaneously, diamond\n mining has decreased, leading to elevated diamond prices.<\/p>\n\n Over the past decade, diamond prices have surged by\n approximately 32-33%, reflecting an average annual increment of 4%. These\n prices exhibit a moderate annual oscillation, fluctuating from\n 5-7% from high to low.<\/p>\n\n Comparable to other commodities, a multitude of factors play\n into the pricing dynamics of polished diamonds. External forces such as\n shifting economic conditions and internal elements like profit margins and supply\n can cause fluctuations in diamond prices. <\/p> As noted above, in 2023, diamond prices experienced a significant drop. However, we expect the prices to recover as the economy recovers.<\/p>\n\n Online Diamond Pricing<\/span><\/p>\n\n The pricing of diamonds is significantly influenced by a\n jeweler's markup, which can substantially differ from one store to another for\n a diamond of similar quality.<\/p>\n\n Recognizing that certain online retailers provide superior\n selection and pricing without compromising quality becomes crucial.\n Brick-and-mortar retail outlets tend to have higher prices due to the transfer\n of overhead expenses to consumers.<\/p>\n\n In part, the divergence in online and physical store prices can be\n attributed to lower overhead costs. Opting to shop online is often\n advisable, potentially leading to savings of up to 50% compared to local\n jewelry stores.<\/p>\n\n Here is our compilation of the finest destinations for\n purchasing diamonds or engagement rings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n Diamond Prices Amidst COVID-19<\/span><\/p>\n\n Amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, numerous buyers are curious\n about its impact on diamond prices. While some diamond dealers initially\n reduced prices by 3-5%, prices have rebounded and escalated. This trend generally reflects the broader commodities market, including diamonds, as\n increased demand and inflation from enhanced dollar printing have\n contributed to price hikes.<\/p>"},{"title":"Final Thoughts","content":" Calculating diamond prices is multifaceted, demanding meticulous research and precise price data. Therefore, this article endeavors to streamline the diamond pricing concept, recognizing that a single formula cannot universally apply to these natural gemstones due to their distinct attributes and qualities. The seven factors above warrant thorough consideration when determining the price of a diamond.<\/p>"}]

Diamond Prices Chart to Calculate 2023 Value

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