What is a diamond price chart?

Diamond price charts show the price trend for a specific diamond category over time. For instance, if you click “1 carat diamond prices” you’ll see a historical price chart and performance sourced from diamond data in our extensive database for all diamonds that match this carat weight.

How much does a 1 carat diamond cost?

For instance, the price difference between a 1 carat diamond of VS2 clarity and color H and a 1 carat VS2 clarity and color G is $1,000. But the price difference between a 1 carat G VS2 and a 1 carat G VS2 is only $500. In this industry, prices are rarely based on sound reasoning; the pricing process becomes emotional.

Why are diamonds so expensive?

Because two diamonds with the same grades can appear different in person, the visual appearance of a diamond also influences its price. Depending on the shape, the per carat price of a diamond increase because it takes a bigger rough diamond to cut into some shapes than others. The popularity of the shape is also important.

How are polished diamonds priced?

The pricing of polished diamonds is based on a standard process within the industry. Several factors influence the pricing equation, having to do less with cost and more with market demand. Martin Rapaport, a Belgian industry broker, and his team calculate the prices of diamonds.