How much is 1 carat worth for a diamond?
I was just wondering how much its worth, i really dont care about the cut shape or colour but the usual as a person would pay for a 1 carat diamond.
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The cut, clarity and color are very important. Are there visible inclusions? The price could be several hundred dollars to tens of thousands depending on these three things. You could get a very low quality one carat diamond for several hundred dollars.
It really does depend on the quality. I’ve seen one carat diamonds range from $600 – $6,000, in the U.S. I’m sure there are some 1carat diamonds that cost more.
The colour, clarity and cut all need to be taken into account – the weight is only one of the factors that go into pricing a diamond. The value of a 1 carat diamond varies hugely based on the other factors.
For a 1 carat round modern brilliant cut diamond, D colour, IF (internally flawless) clarity, well proportioned, well made, we would estimate a retail value of £26,000; and at that quality, you should expect to get a certificate from an internationally recognised gem laboratory.
For E colour, VVS1 clarity, the price would drop to around £15,500.
For F colour, VS1 clarity, expect to pay £11,000
For G colour, SI1 clarity, say, £9,000
For H colour, P1 (I1) clarity, about £5,000
For I colour, P2 clarity, about £3,000
For J colour, P3 clarity, about £2,000
For K colour, Spotted, perhaps £1,000
For L colour, Heavy Spotted, perhaps £500
For any colour, Rejection clarity, between about £100 to £500