The Value Of Diamonds Today

The per carat cost increases as the weight and quality increases.

The value of diamonds today.

The wholesale and retail prices chart below is petra gems best average estimates based on data of leading diamond suppliers and. We are very competitive in our valuations but many factors go into pricing specific diamonds. This original diamond price calculator has been relied upon by millions across the world since 2005. Diamonds under 4ct never rose as much nor fell as far.

This calculator works as a guideline of value for most diamonds. It is not an indication of our purchase or sale price. Prices update monthly this round diamond price chart shows changes in diamond prices over the past few years for different sizes. The second section of this article will explain how diamond prices are determined and calculated.

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. Note the price dip late 2008 the economic crisis and recent stabilization or even rises. 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. Diamond price chart for round diamonds.

Color clarity cut and carat weight. 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. To determine the price of a diamond you need to look at the 4cs. A 0 5 carat diamond may cost 2 500 per carat.

How to calculate diamond prices.