How to calculate diamond prices.
The value of diamonds today.
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.
Diamond prices can vary hugely depending on a diamond s shape cut quality clarity and color.
This original diamond price calculator has been relied upon by millions across the world since 2005.
Note the price dip late 2008 the economic crisis and recent stabilization or even rises.
The per carat cost increases as the weight and quality increases.
We are very competitive in our valuations but many factors go into pricing specific 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.
Diamonds are priced per carat.
It is not an indication of our purchase or sale price.
The second section of this article will explain how diamond prices are determined and calculated.
A 0 5 carat diamond may cost 2 500 per carat.
Diamonds under 4ct never rose as much nor fell as far.
Diamond price chart for round diamonds.
Prices update monthly this round diamond price chart shows changes in diamond prices over the past few years for different sizes.
To determine the price of a diamond you need to look at the 4cs.
The wholesale and retail prices chart below is petra gems best average estimates based on data of leading diamond suppliers and.
The price of that diamond would be 1 250 2 500 0 5.