The Value Of Diamonds Today

To determine the price of a diamond you need to look at the 4cs.

The value of diamonds today.

Diamonds are priced per carat. This price index for 1 carat 1 5 carat 2 carat and 3 carat diamonds will be updated periodically to reflect changing retail and wholesale diamond prices. But since the reality is that 1 carat diamond prices range from 1 900 to 16 000 and 2 carat diamond prices range from 8 000 to 84 000 which is a huge difference so as a general rule of thumb in today s market my recommendation for best value for money diamond would be g color si1 clarity no fluorescence and at least very good cut and. Prices update monthly this round diamond price chart shows changes in diamond prices over the past few years for different sizes.

The price of that diamond would be 1 250 2 500 0 5. The per carat cost increases as the weight and quality increases. Note the price dip late 2008 the economic crisis and recent stabilization or even rises. Color clarity cut and carat weight.

It is not an indication of our purchase or sale price. Diamond price chart for round diamonds. This calculator works as a guideline of value for most diamonds. For example the cost of a one carat diamond can range from just 1 500 to more than 16 000 for an extremely well cut high quality diamond while a two carat diamond could cost as little as 6 000 or as much as 80 000 based on its shape cut clarity and color grades.

A 0 5 carat diamond may cost 2 500 per carat. How to calculate diamond prices. We are very competitive in our valuations but many factors go into pricing specific diamonds. Diamond prices can vary hugely depending on a diamond s shape cut quality clarity and color.

The wholesale and retail prices chart below is petra gems best average estimates based on data of leading diamond suppliers and.