Diamond Price Index 2020

Diamond prices index 206 3 1 3 updated september 1 2020 next update october 1 2020 determining the price of a diamond or its value involves many of the factors we discuss on our diamond grading page.

Diamond price index 2020. 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. How low can diamond prices go. Press release july 7 2020 las vegas the global diamond market was uncertain in june due to the resurgence of covid 19 and geopolitical tensions. The price of that diamond would be 1 250 2 500 0 5.

If the diamond is very poorly cut it would need to be recut to make it easier to sell and that will inevitably be accompanied by a reduction in weight. This cut quality can lead to variations in price of around 5 to 15. 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. These include the 4 cs carat weight cut color and clarity and other factors are also taken into account such as polish symmetry fluorescence and shape.

Both for its news items and a widely used price list has been the target of diamond trader anger after it cut published. Prices update monthly this round diamond price chart shows changes in diamond prices over the past few years for different sizes. Diamonds under 4ct never rose as much nor fell as far. The wholesale and retail prices chart below is petra gems best average estimates based on data of leading diamond suppliers and.

Research and development were conducted in cooperation with dr. A perfectly cut diamond will obviously have a higher value than a poorly cut diamond. Polished prices firmed for select goods. Diamonds are priced per carat.

Note the price dip late 2008 the economic crisis and recent stabilization or even rises. The rapnet diamond index rapi for 1 carat diamonds rose 1 9 during the month driven by investment. 2020 02 58am edt. How to calculate diamond prices.

Avi wohl senior lecturer of finance at the faculty of management tel. A 0 5 carat diamond may cost 2 500 per carat. Color clarity cut and carat weight. The per carat cost increases as the weight and quality increases.

The second section of this article will explain how diamond prices are determined and calculated. To determine the price of a diamond you need to look at the 4cs. The diamond index and diamond drivers were formulated following comprehensive research and analysis of the idex inventory database aggregated since february 2001.