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2,805 quoted prices of this kind. Half of the US ones fall between $1,000 and $9,500, median $2,500. None of them is a purchase. This page holds the 400 quoted from $0 to $500.

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PriceStoneCaratShapeWhereYearWhat was quoted
$0Lab-grown diamond3.09 ct--2026Estimates the stone is worth $0
$1Moissanite–--2026Claim that moissanite costs roughly 1% of a diamond's price
$2Lab-grown diamond–---Buyer says lab stone resale runs around 2% of retail per the Rap price sheets diamond dealers use
$2-–---Buyer guessed the stone is worth about $2 as a gemstone, useful mainly as a card guard
$4 to $238No stone (plain band)–--2019Buyer's garage-sale buy: paid $4 for an unworn 14k gold ring and pendant (11+ g) with about $238 of scrap value
$4Diamond, lab or natural not said22 ct--2024Expert's low-end guess for what the heavily dyed/filled 22ct emerald being auctioned is actually worth
$5 to $20Natural diamond–--2016A jeweler said diamond prices typically vary this much between online retailers since Blue Nile pushed prices down industry-wide
$5 to $500-1 ct--2021A 1 carat lab-grown ruby can cost anywhere from about $5 to $500 depending on growing method
$5 to $100Natural diamond0.05 ct--2024A pawn shop might charge as little as $5 for a tiny replacement diamond versus close to $100 at a regular jeweler for a similar size stone
$5 to $300Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Temu vs Etsy seller2025Buyers compared the roughly $5-10 Temu ring to the roughly $300+ Etsy listing of the same design, calling it a huge markup
$5 to $10-–---Another estimate of $5-10 if the rough material is genuine emerald, noting cutting adds most of the value
$7 to $25-–-Diamonds Direct2022Discounts off Diamonds Direct's sticker prices ranged from 7% to 25% across the rings one shopper was quoted
$10Lab-grown diamond–--2022Claims synthetics are worth roughly a tenth of natural; also says retailers mark stones up 2-3 times wholesale
$10Lab-grown diamond–---When she bought her natural diamond, before labs got cheap, choosing lab would have saved only about this share
$10Moissanite–--2013When she shopped about 11 years before the comment, moissanite cost roughly one tenth of what a comparable diamond did
$10 to $20Natural diamond0.08 ctround--Buyer says a light pink diamond of this size and clarity can be bought for about this much
$10 to $20Natural diamond0.08 ctround--Second buyer separately gives the same low price range for a matching stone
$10Diamond, lab or natural not said22 ct--2024Another buyer's estimate that the filled, colour-enhanced stone is worth about this much
$10 to $20Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Buyer says resale on both lab and natural diamonds runs about 10-20% of retail unless the stone is exceptional
$10 to $15Natural diamond–---Rapaport search for .4/.5ct G/SI2 stones: princess cut priced 10-15 percent below round of the same specs
$10 to $100Natural diamond2.01 ctround-2024Several buyers jokingly offered only $10 to $100 for the stone given its poor visible quality
$10Lab-grown diamond–---When lab diamonds first reached shops they sold at around 10% of the mined price, per this buyer
$10Lab-grown diamond–--2017About 8 years before the comment, lab stones cost only around 10% less than mined, per a buyer from then
$10Natural diamond–--2025Guesses resale value at about 10% of what was originally paid
$10Natural diamond–-Ali Baba-Claims a GIA-certified diamond bought via Ali Baba runs about 10% of what a virtually identical stone costs at retail stores
$10-1.19 ct--2026Buyer guesses the stone could be a low-value factory-cut synthetic worth only about this much if not genuine
$10Lab-grown diamond–---Says lab diamonds typically resell for only about this share of what was paid, given near-unlimited supply
$10 to $30Lab-grown diamond–---Same buyer said lab-grown diamonds typically resell for this smaller share of retail price, a share she expects to keep shrinking
$13Moissanite2 ctround--Says they've never paid more than $13 for a 2ct round moissanite ring in sterling silver; suggests $35 would be fair for an Asscher cut, not $60
$15Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Costco-Estimates Costco's jewelry markup around 15%, versus roughly 100-200% at typical jewelry stores
$15-–-Costco2023Costco's jewelry markup is capped around this percentage across all categories, said to run lower than typical private-jeweler markups
$15Other gemstone–-Temu2024The same ring style bought on Amazon for $85 was found on Temu for $15
$15 to $200No stone (plain band)–---Same tungsten rings: $15 on AliExpress or Amazon, $200+ in stores, $600+ for unusual designs, $25 loose in flea-market boxes
$15 to $20Natural diamond–--2001Recalls online diamond sellers claiming a 15-20% markup about 25 years ago versus 100% or more at brick-and-mortar stores
$15 to $50-–--2026Buyer knows two local jewelers who charge these very different rates to set a stone.
$15Natural diamond–--2025Selling loose diamonds to a dealer or retailer realistically nets about 15% of retail value, not half
$20 to $300No stone (plain band)–--2026The asker's observed price range for tungsten bands, from budget Amazon listings up to specialty-brand rings
$20 to $30Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2016A friend with family connections found buying a round diamond in India this much cheaper than in the US
$20Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2022Pre-owned jewelry can be had for under 20% of retail, per a repeat pre-owned buyer
$20Moissanite–-Kuololit2023Buyer found Kuololit's cheapest stock rings under $20 noticeably lower quality than its roughly $50 tier
$20 to $3,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2023The person asking says the same popular ring style is sold online anywhere from $20 up to several thousand dollars depending on materials
$20 to $35Natural diamond–--2023Typical discount off Rapaport pricing achievable in India buying directly from a cutting centre's own showroom, with a trustworthy vendor
$20Lab-grown diamond–-James Allen2023James Allen was running 20% off lab diamonds around this time.
$20 to $67Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Buyer claims diamond jewelry commonly resells for as little as one-fifth to as much as two-thirds of its original purchase price.
$20Diamond, lab or natural not said22 ct--2024Another expert's estimate of the same stone's real worth, warning not to buy or set it
$20 to $200-–---Markup on non-designer diamond jewelry runs roughly 20% to 200% over cost
$20 to $30Natural diamond–--2025General rule of thumb that diamond resale nets 20-30% of retail price
$20 to $30Natural diamond–--2026Says natural diamonds retain only 20-30% of resale value
€20 to €400Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Darry Ring2026A buyer claimed Darry Ring sells a piece actually worth about 20 euros in materials for around 400 euros
$20Natural diamond–--2026Bought a 1920s antique white gold and diamond ring secondhand for about this share of what an equivalent new ring would cost
$20 to $60Natural diamond–---Buyer said natural diamonds typically resell for this share of their original retail price
$20 to $60Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2026Buyer said diamond resale typically returns 20%-60% of the original purchase price
$25Natural diamond–---Choosing his wife's stone himself at a supplier saved roughly 25%; an old European-style cut was cheaper still
$25 to $50Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2022Selling to a dealer nets roughly 25% of retail; selling directly to another consumer can bring 50% or more
$25 to $33-–---Buyer says a pawn shop or other quick online buyer typically pays a quarter to a third of wholesale value
$25 to $50Sapphire5 ctoval-2024Buyer said buying direct from a source instead of retail could get a similar stone for much less
$25 to $30Natural diamond–--2024Says active stores mark up natural diamonds by this much today
$25Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2024Said pawn shops and jewelry stores typically pay about a quarter of a ring's value, gold/silver shops pay only melt value plus wholesale on the diamond, and online private sale gets the most money back.
$25Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2024Said resale generally returns about a quarter of what was paid, unless the diamond is a well-certified two-plus carat stone.
$25Lab-grown diamond–-Luvansh2024Luvansh was running a 25 percent sale; the writer bought a stone during it
$25 to $40-–---One buyer's rule of thumb: a jeweler's buyback runs about 25-40% of the retail dollar, based on typical jewelry margins
$25Natural diamond–--2025Buyer says the identical band would cost about a quarter of the Tiffany price at other stores
$25Diamond, lab or natural not said–---A ring with the identical center-stone-plus-8-plus-12-stone layout as the asker's ring was found listed for $25.
$25No stone (plain band)–--2026Estimated price gap between 17K and 18K purity for the same 3.66g chain weight, cited to argue the shortfall was minor.
$25Moissanite–---Typical cost for a moissanite stone under 1 carat, DC-area jeweler experience
$25Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Japanese reseller on eBay2026Pre-owned Tiffany wedding band bought for about a quarter of the new price, to go with her Tiffany engagement ring
$25 to $50Natural diamond–--2025A dealer buying loose diamonds from a consumer might pay roughly 25-50% of current wholesale value, about 10% of retail
$29Diamond, lab or natural not said–-AliExpress2025Similar sterling silver lookalike rings; writer calls the stone man-made diamond, type unclear at this price
$30 to $80-–--2023The person asking found similar green turquoise pieces listed elsewhere for $30 to $80
$30Lab-grown diamond–--2022Lab-grown stones said to cost about 30% less than natural
$30Lab-grown diamond–--2022Says lab diamonds run roughly 30% below natural
$30 to $40Natural diamond–--2022Disputes getting $5k resale on a $7300 diamond; says real resale on new diamonds runs more like 30-40% of purchase price.
$30Lab-grown diamond–--2023A lab stone costs about 30% of an equivalent natural, per the writer
$30Lab-grown diamond–---When she shopped for her natural stone, some years before 2023, lab stones were only about this much cheaper
$30Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Says buyers reselling a diamond ring can typically expect to recoup only about this percentage of what they paid
$30 to $75Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Guessed scrap/refinement resale value for the ring itself if sold for materials only.
$30Lab-grown diamond–--2024Buyer found wholesale lab diamond sellers priced under 30% of what comparable stones cost at other retailers and in stores
$30Lab-grown diamond–-Brilliance.com2024Brilliance.com code LAB30 takes 30 percent off lab diamonds; the writer's 6.02 ct oval G VS1 ideal came from there
$30Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2025Used diamonds typically resell for about this share of retail price, more for branded cuts with great clarity
$30 to $40Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2025Typical retail markup cited over wholesale diamond prices, said to run even higher for lab diamonds
$30Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Rule of thumb: pay about 30% of retail for a secondhand diamond with a GIA report, less without one
$30 to $40Natural diamond–--2026Secondhand natural stones said to carry a retail markup of roughly 30-40% of typical jewelry-shop retail pricing
$30-–-CustomMade.com-Jeweler guesses the accent amethyst's real retail value is well under this, versus the company's 107 warranty valuation
$30-–--2026Buyer considers a Chinese vendor quote fair if it lands around 30% of an equivalent piece's cost from stateside vendors like Truegem or Frank Darling
$30 to $100-–--2026Typical fee to just set a stone into an existing mount, per buyer, varies by jeweler
$33 to $50-–---Buyer says an $85k appraisal usually implies resale value of a third to half of that amount
$33-–---Buyer says a jeweler buyback typically pays about a third of wholesale value
$33 to $50-–---Buyer says a private sale can bring a third to half of the appraised value
$33 to $50Lab-grown diamond–-Ritani2023Buyer who researched for six months said Ritani ran about a third to half the cost of other vendors for the same lab diamonds
$33 to $50Moissanite–--2023A bigger moissanite was said to cost roughly a third to half of what a comparable lab diamond would run
$33Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Buyer claims natural diamonds resell for at least one-third of purchase price, and lab diamonds for near $0 resale; disputed by others
$33Lab-grown diamond–--2026A jewelry seller estimates lab diamonds now cost about a third (or less) of a similarly specced natural stone
$33 to $50Moissanite–-Tianyu2019Second-hand: writer heard Tianyu buyers pay roughly a third to a half of what North American moissanite sellers charge
$35 to $45Natural diamond–-Cartier2022Says secondhand Cartier 1895 rings typically resell for about 35%-45% of their original retail value
$35 to $40Natural diamond–-eBay-Secondhand Tiffany Lucida solitaire and 2mm plain band bought at 35-40% of retail, then sized locally
$35 to $70Lab-grown diamond4 ct--2024A premium custom jeweler's quote for a 4ct diamond upgrade and setting ran 35 to 70 percent higher than competing jewelers' quotes for the same job
$40Moissanite–-Tianyu Gems2022Suggested the same ring could be had for about 40% of the quoted price via Tianyu
$40 to $50Lab-grown diamond–---When he last researched, lab stones cost 40-50% of natural because synthetics over 1 ct were still costly to grow
$40 to $50Lab-grown diamond–-Ruby Harper2025Says Ruby Harper sometimes beats Calavera's price on the same stone by roughly this much
$40 to $50Lab-grown diamond–--2026Summary the writer looked up: lab diamonds generally sell 40-50% below mined ones
$40 to $300Moissanite–-Temu vs Etsy2022Multiple $40 Temu moissanite rings from 2022-2023 outlasted $300 all-sterling-silver rings bought from Etsy
$40Lab-grown diamond–--2026Suggested resale asking price at roughly 40 percent of retail for lab diamonds
$40Lab-grown diamond–-Adiamor-The person asking found Adiamor pricing similar GCAL8x-spec stones at roughly 40% of what Whiteflash or Brian Gavin charge
$45 to $400Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Working jeweler's typical range for setting fees, scaling up with the stone's size, cost and risk
$49 to $147Moissanite–-AliExpress2025Stock gold-plated silver rings on AliExpress run about a third or less of the $147 custom quote the person asking received
$50Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Shane Co.2025The person asking says Shane Co charges about half of Tiffany's prices
$50Diamond, lab or natural not said–---10th-anniversary upgrade stone found near wholesale by a jeweler friend cost under half the usual store price
$50 to $200Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Under about 0.30ct, the price gap between lab and natural stones narrows to roughly $50-$200 depending on the vendor
£50 to £100Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2022Buyer said similar-design rings elsewhere cost 50-100% more for worse quality than what they paid at Ingle and Rhode
$50 to $60-–---Buyer says private resellers typically start asking 50-60% of the original purchase price, not the inflated appraisal, and often negotiate lower
$50Natural diamond–---Whole natural diamond ring from a jeweler selling estate pieces, bought for about half its appraised value
$50-–-James Allen2023James Allen was running 50% off settings around this time.
$50Sapphire5 ctoval-2024Buyer said they would not spend more than this on the stone shown
$50 to $170Lab-grown diamond2 ct---General estimate that a used 2ct lab-grown engagement ring would fetch about $50-$100 at a pawn shop, or up to $170 from a reputable gold buyer
$50 to $100Moissanite3 ct--2024Claims a moissanite that size is worth no more than $50-100
$50Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2024Buyer found a secondhand/vintage jeweler asking less than half of appraised retail-equivalent value, with the appraisals confirmed by comparison shopping
€50-–-Tiffany & Co.2024Buyer's opinion that a Tiffany silver ring would be worth about this much without the brand name
$50Natural diamond–---Same Rapaport search: a .5ct stone ran about 50 percent more than a .4ct of the same specs, in both shapes
$50 to $100No stone (plain band)–---Buyer's own estimate: princess-cut setting labor should add roughly 50 to 100 dollars over round, not the 500 the person asking was quoted
$50Lab-grown diamond–asscherLuvansh2024Luvansh sourced this cert-numbered stone for $50 less than Loose Grown Diamond's ask, with free shipping; over $100 cheaper all-in once LGD's taxes were counted
$50 to $80Lab-grown diamond–---General claim that lab-grown diamonds cost 50-80% less than natural diamonds of comparable size and quality.
$50-–---Opinion that stone-setting should usually cost under this amount
$50 to $15,000-–--2025Similarly sized opals can span this whole range depending on origin, brightness and treatment
$50Moissanite–-Charles & Colvard2025Writer says Charles & Colvard costs half of Tiffany or less
$50Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Shane Co.-A Shane Co set the couple liked better cost about half of the Tiffany set they first considered
$50 to $80Lab-grown diamond–--2025Lab diamonds run 50-80% cheaper than natural depending on quality and where you shop, per a buyer
$50 to $75Natural diamond–-Costco2026Buyer said Costco jewelry typically appraises 50-75% higher than the purchase price.
$50-–--2026Sells her own jewelry items at about 50% of retail price via resale sellers
$50Lab-grown diamond3.09 ct--2026Estimates $50
$50Lab-grown diamond3.09 ct--2026Estimates $50
$50Natural diamond1.48 ctemerald-2026Buyer's own valuation of the asker's specific stone given its visible inclusions and condition
$50Natural diamond1.48 ctemerald-2026Another buyer's valuation guess for the asker's stone
$50-–--2026Buying directly from a diamond importer and designer duo via Facebook Marketplace cost about this share of what a jeweler would charge
$50 to $20,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2026Range of engagement ring prices one buyer has seen wrote on the engagement ring group
$50Lab-grown diamond–--2025At wholesale, a 5ct F VS1 lab diamond costs about 50% more per carat than a 0.30ct F VS1 lab diamond
$50 to $75Natural diamond–--2026Community estimate: a custom natural-diamond piece resold secondhand typically recoups roughly half to three-quarters of what it cost to make
$58 to $47Moissanite–-AliExpress2026AliExpress listing for the moissanite ring style his girlfriend liked showed a markdown from about 58 to about 47
$60 to $70-–---Buyer says expect about 60-70% of comparable e-commerce listing prices when reselling to a buyer who wants proof of a lab report
$60-10 ct-eBay-Buyer says they own a similar 10ct blue sapphire cabochon bought on eBay for $60
$65Moissanite–-AliExpress (anujewel)2024Buyer says they bought a similar silver ring style from this AliExpress seller for $65
$65 to $22-–-eBay-Same silver and cubic zirconia cocktail ring found listed online for $65, with another listing found by someone else for $22.
$70 to $75Lab-grown diamond–--2023Dealer's estimate of the discount of a lab stone against an equivalent natural
$70 to $80Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2023General estimate that private resale of an old diamond ring nets about 70-80% of what a comparable new ring would cost
$70 to $150-–---Estimate for a local jeweler to mount the center stone
$75Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2022A pawn-shop engagement ring said to cost about 75% of the same ring at a mall jewelry store
$75 to $85Lab-grown diamond–--2023Dealer claims lab-grown diamonds often resell for this percent of what was paid, with patience
$75Moissanite–-AliExpress2024A similarly styled silver ring found on AliExpress, offered as a cheaper alternative to the custom design
$75Natural diamond–-Tiffany & Co.2015A Tiffany manager told a shopping couple they would pay roughly a 75% markup for the brand name
£80Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2017A roughly 1 ct lab diamond runs about 80% of the price of a similar natural stone, per this buyer
$80 to $1,000Moissanite–---Buyer says buyers can be happy with a ring at either end of this range depending on priorities and budget
$80 to $90Lab-grown diamond–---Later, lab stones from traditional diamond firms were priced at 80-90% of mined and pitched as the budget choice
$80Natural diamond–--2026Buyer says natural diamonds can cost 80% more than lab, so naturals still take more sales dollars even if lab leads in units
$85 to $1,000Lab-grown diamond–---Claims wholesale lab diamonds run about $80-90 per carat while jewelers still charge roughly $1,000 per carat retail
$90Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Calavera2025Paid about 90 dollars per carat more than the wholesale price chart in the post showed
$90Lab-grown diamond3.11 ctemeraldLoosegrowndiamond2025After a 30% promo code, the same diamond ended up only about $90 cheaper at Loosegrowndiamond than at Ritani
$90Natural diamond–--2026Writer puts a natural diamond at roughly 90% more than a lab stone that looks the same
$99Natural diamond0.2 ctpear-2024Bought a similar .2ct fancy yellow pear diamond in the same cut for this price, calling the asker's price too high for a not-great cut
$100 to $200Natural diamond–--2022Estimated max price difference between heated and unheated for a stone this size
$100 to $150Sapphire1.81 ctround-2022Buyer's opinion of what the stone shown is worth at most
$100Moissanite0.56 ct--2023What the writer expects a same-spec moissanite stone would cost instead, for comparison
$100Natural diamond–-Costco-100 off for buying the last display piece of a ring design; the display stone was real
$100-–--2023A knowledgeable buyer said the ring should sell for no more than $100 unless from a historic, no-longer-producing mine
$100Lab-grown diamond1.55 ct---Same buyer's estimate of secondhand resale value for a similar stone
$100Moissanite–-Kuololit2024The same sterling silver ring style available from Kuololit for under $100, versus $400 elsewhere
$100 to $125Lab-grown diamond–-James Allen2024James Allen lab diamonds said to run 100-125% above an established local store's lab pricing
$100 to $200Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2024Chain-store jewelry said to carry a 100-200% markup whether the stone is lab or natural
$100 to $250Moissanite–--2024Estimated cost to order just the loose stone online before adding a local jeweler's setting
$100-–--2024Buyer estimated paying about $100 more at a local family-owned jeweler than she would have online
$100 to $200Moissanite–-Amazon2024Buyer suggested spending $100-200 on an Amazon moissanite practice ring to check if the sparkle is liked in person
$100 to $200Natural diamond5.99 ct--2024Estimated market value range for a poorly cut, unheated 5.99ct light blue natural sapphire of this quality
$100 to $150-–---Thinks this range is reasonable for a job he says takes only 5-10 minutes
$100-–--2025Setting fee including labor at the buyer's former store, for comparison with the asker's $3,300 quote
$100 to $200-–--2025Typical price gap between the moissanite and lab-diamond version of the same piece in vendor group buys; this is a gap, not an absolute price
$100Lab-grown diamond3.09 ct--2026Hypothetical example: if the gold were worth $90, a pawn shop might round up to about $100 total for gold and stone
$100Natural diamond1.48 ctemerald-2026Buyer's opinion that even $100 would be overpaying for this damaged stone
$100 to $300Natural diamond–emerald-2026Buyer's reference for several similar certified 1.2-1.5ct emeralds with good cuts seen recently
$100 to $200No stone (plain band)–-Blue Nile-Claims Blue Nile runs roughly $100-$200 cheaper than an equivalent Cartier band, calling the rest of the Cartier price marketing spend
$100 to $200No stone (plain band)–--2026Suggested price range for a sterling silver travel ring
$100Lab-grown diamond–--2024His original (cancelled) pick cost under $100 more at his UK retailer than the equivalent loose-diamond price after VAT
$100 to $300Lab-grown diamond–--2025The asker's Bangkok jeweler said he could likely source the same online-found diamonds for $100-300 less
$100Other gemstone–--2026One buyer's opinion that the center aquamarine alone is worth about this much
$100 to $200Lab-grown diamond–--2026Resale estimate of about $100 per lab stone, roughly $200 for the pair
$101 to $266Lab-grown diamond–radiantAurelinne vs Ritani2026Same radiant lab diamond ran about $101/carat at Aurelinne with a code vs about $265.75/carat at Ritani.
$110 to $378Moissanite–-AEAW2023Comparable stock ring design runs $110 in silver or $378 in 14k gold, versus the custom vendor's pricing
$125 to $250Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Quotes obtained ranged from 125 to 250 versus the 50 dollars actually paid
$130 to $150No stone (plain band)–-Mene.com2026The person asking cites Mene.com as pricing rings around 130-150% of spot metal price (about a 30-50% markup), the lowest-markup option found so far
$130 to $150Moissanite1.5 ctovalTianyu2019Chinese seller's price for a comparable loose 1.5 ct oval, about 130-150
$130 to $150Moissanite1.5 ctovalStarsgem2019Chinese seller's price for a comparable loose 1.5 ct oval, about 130-150
$135 to $3,850-–--2025A gemstone sourcer says a stone she was sourcing for $135 was marked up to $3,850 by a boutique retailer
$138Lab-grown diamond1 ct---Same podcast story: the host's same-looking stone bought online turned out synthetic and cost about $138, called an overpay anyway
$140Other gemstone–--2024Same CZ ring style in sterling silver was $140; the 14k gold version drove the price up to $300
$144Sapphire1.19 ctpearGemrockauctions.com2026Impulse auction buy of a loose sapphire, no ring or setting; natural-vs-synthetic origin disputed in discussion
€150 to €1,000No stone (plain band)–-Pukka Berlin2026Same thin twisted band design priced about 150 euros in sterling silver, 560 euros in gold, and just over 1000 euros in platinum
$150 to $300-–--2023Suggested reasonable range for a stone-carrying or liability fee
$150 to $300Moissanite2.5 ctemerald-2024Typical price range claimed for a 2.5ct emerald moissanite ring in 18k gold
A$150Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Typical setting charge in Australia for this kind of job; anything over 200 AUD was called excessive
$150 to $200Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2025Custom-replica maker says most buyers of mirrored travel rings spend in this range, depending on CZ versus moissanite
$150 to $300Moissanite1 ct--2025Expected ceiling for a 1ct+ moissanite, versus a jeweler's $800+ quote for the same
$150Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Buyer's estimate of the average local price to set a stone
$150-1 ct--2026A similarly colored 1 ct spinel from the same dealers was offered around $150, well under sapphire prices
$150Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Says any stone-setting quote above this amount counts as overcharging
$150-–--2026Vendor quote: making the identical ring design in 14k gold instead of 10k gold costs $150 more
$163 to $193-20 ct--2023A 20-carat green turquoise ring found listed elsewhere for $163 to $193
$175Lab-grown diamond–---Guess from seeing ads for a similar ring in sterling silver, matching the asker's actual metal
$189 to $249Moissanite–-Tianyu vs Provence group buys2025Smallest Tianyu ring after max discount vs Provence's recent sale price; Gigajewe runs pricier in larger sizes
$200 to $2,000No stone (plain band)–--2023Plain platinum wedding band quoted from $200 to over $2,000 across different sellers for a seemingly identical design
$200 to $12,500Lab-created coloured stone–--2023An 8mm lab-created color-changing sapphire cost $200, versus an estimated $10k-15k for a natural equivalent.
$200 to $500Moissanite3 ct--2023The same 3-carat D-color moissanite typically starts around $200-500 through other sellers.
$200 to $300Lab-grown diamond–--2023The asker's claim that this lab diamond rate is close to what people here pay for moissanite
$200-–--2023A buyer said they would not pay more than $200 for a ring like this
$200 to $66-–-JC Penney2024Regular full price versus the current sale price for the same tungsten band style
$200Lab-grown diamond2.5 ct--2024Comparing two loose lab diamonds, a 2.53ct F-color and a 2.5ct E-color, both VVS2 super ideal; the E-color stone cost about $200 more
$200 to $5,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2024A friend in the gold trade says bands with about $200 of gold in them often resell for about $5,000, illustrating typical jewelry markup
$200 to $500No stone (plain band)–--2024Writer's rule of thumb for a basic unadorned gold wedding band depending on size
$200 to $300-20 ctcushion-2025Estimated value of a 20ct lab-grown sapphire cut without precision, comparable to the estate-sale listing under discussion
$200 to $300-–---Says this range is fair for quality setting work outside major cities; $240 called normal
$200Lab-grown diamond1.32 ct-Rare Carat2025Buyer price-matched a 1.32ct stone down to just over $200 by finding a matching listing elsewhere (for a pinky ring, not an engagement ring).
$200 to $350Lab-grown diamond–--2025Some US jewelers charge $200-350 in labor just to set a lab stone
A$200 to A$300Sapphire–--2025Buyer disagrees with the $3,000/carat estimate, saying similar-quality gray sapphires can be found for far less
$200-–--2026An 18k gold setting he's considering now costs $200 more than the same piece in platinum, unusual given gold's lower density
$200Moissanite–-Etsy seller2026Suggested spending about $200 over the $100 budget for a full 10k white gold moissanite ring instead of plated
$200No stone (plain band)–--2026Suggested a thin plain gold wedding band could be found at a pawn shop under this amount
$200 to $300Lab-grown diamond2.25 ctpear--After learning the full ring price was about $7,500, buyer says a comparable loose stone could be found online for just a couple hundred dollars
$200 to $300No stone (plain band)–-Etsy-Says Etsy 18k bands run roughly a couple hundred dollars cheaper than Cartier
$200 to $500No stone (plain band)–---Says small local jewellers quoted $200-$500 more than Cartier for a comparable 18k band
$200 to $400Lab-grown diamond3.09 ct--2026Estimates the gold alone in a small band like the asker's would fetch about $200-400 if sold for scrap
$200 to $300Lab-grown diamond3.09 ct--2026Estimates the person asking could get a couple hundred dollars depending on gold weight
$200Lab-grown diamond3.09 ct--2026Estimates the person asking might get $200 if lucky
$200Lab-grown diamond–-Etsy2026Buyer says a similar-looking ring could have been found on Etsy for at most this much
$200 to $500Lab-grown diamond–marquise-2026Said a standard, non-Dutch marquise cut lab diamond of similar size can be found for just a few hundred dollars
$200Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2026Found only about a $200 difference between a 2 ct moissanite and a 2 ct lab diamond.
$200Lab-grown diamond1.38 ct---Buyer says a lab diamond with the same specs can be found for under $200 unless it's hearts-and-arrows or 8X cut
$200Lab-grown diamond1.01 ct---Buyer estimated a comparable loose lab stone at about 200, plus roughly 600-800 more for a split-shank setting
$200 to $300-–--2026Says sub-$100 is possible from a rare cheap jeweler but $200-300 is more typical in Georgia; carat weight often factored in.
$200Natural diamond–---Writer's own jeweler would reset one stone with a diamond included, polishing included, for under 200
$200 to $1,500Lab-grown diamond–--2026Typical retail markup range for lab diamonds sold through box stores or small jewelers versus buying direct
$200-–---Other vendors would end up about $200 more expensive than LooseGrownDiamond even after a price match, due to sales tax
$200Lab-grown diamond0.7 ct-Ritani2025Loose lab diamond studs around 0.66-0.75ct each priced near $200 per stone, matched against a listing at a competing loose-diamond seller
$200Lab-grown diamond–round-2025Comparable near-1.6-1.7ct candidate lab diamonds ran about $200 more than the stone the buyer had already ordered
$200-–--2026Buyer of 40-50 pink sapphires and spinels says they personally never pay more than about $200, or 10% over, per stone of this kind
$200Lab-grown diamond–---Buyer's ballpark for a base-level lab diamond of ordinary specs, for comparison against the $10k+/carat outliers
$225 to $315Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Other quotes for the same job ran 2.5 to 3.5 times the 90 dollars actually paid
$230 to $275-–--2023The person asking considered offering $230 to $275 for the ring instead of the $425 asking price
$240 to $250Lab-grown diamond1.31 ctround-2026Same-spec diamond found online for $240-250 versus jeweler's $624 in-house listing
$250 to $500Moissanite–--2023Typical total cost for a complete solid-gold moissanite ring including the gold setting, from the same vendors
$250-–--2024Buyer recently ordered a setting and found the price difference between an all-platinum and an all-14k-white-gold version was about $250
$250-–-Amazon2024Backup option they considered on Amazon if eBay hadn't worked out
$250 to $800Moissanite1.5 ctoval-2024The asker's own survey of prices seen for a 1.5ct oval moissanite in 10-14k gold across sellers
$250 to $500Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Quotes from chain and bigger brick-and-mortar stores for the same setting job, with several weeks of turnaround
$250 to $300No stone (plain band)–--2025The person asking says an established 14k gold brand prices a single plain ring around $250-300, too much for younger first-time gold buyers
$250Lab-grown diamond3.09 ct--2026Estimates $250
C$250 to C$2,500Lab-grown diamond1 ct-AliExpress-A CBC Marketplace investigation compared a $250 AliExpress 1ct lab diamond against a roughly $2,500 retail one of similar size
$250 to $600Moissanite–---DC-area estimate for replacing a small stone with moissanite, stones plus labor
$250-–--2026Flat stone-setting labor fee quoted by a couple of Northern Nevada shops, separate from making the setting itself
$250Lab-grown diamond3.17 ctroundSouthwest Cutters (Ashley)2023A listing the buyer found showed the recut priced around $250/carat, half the $500/carat she was personally quoted
$250Moissanite1.75 ctmarquise-2026One buyer estimated the custom moissanite ring's total secondhand resale value at around $250, matching the reward offered for its return.
$265Lab-grown diamond2.8 ctradiantAltura2026Actual price paid for this exact certified stone, found via certificate-number search, with a holiday 10% sale applied
$270 to $334-1.2 ct--2022Lab sapphire bought on sale at 270, regular price 334
$290 to $960Lab-grown diamond1.32 ctroundAurelinne vs local jeweler2026Same 1.32ct H&A VVS2 lab diamond: $290 at Aurelinne online vs $960 quoted by the asker's local jeweler
$295 to $776Lab-grown diamond–radiantAurelinne vs Ritani2026Same radiant lab diamond (I, VS1) sold for $294.95 at Aurelinne with a 15% code vs $776 at Ritani.
$300 to $1,300-–--2023Navajo and 'Buffalo Dancing Tao' sterling silver turquoise rings found ranging from $300 to $1300
$300 to $400Natural diamond0.27 ct--2026The asker's own research suggested the loose stone alone should cost roughly $300-400, before the setting
$300No stone (plain band)–--2020A local jeweler quoted $300 for the same tungsten-and-koa-wood-inlay band they got on Etsy for $80
$300 to $600-–---The same plain 14k gold band typically costs $300-600 in the US, versus cheaper overseas sellers
$300-–-Kay Jewelers-Similar rose gold diamond bands were about half the price at Kay's, but wouldn't have been resized in time
$300 to $800Moissanite–--2022Three vendor quotes she requested for the same three-stone design spanned roughly the $300s to the $800s
$300Moissanite–-Provence/Starsgem-Typical price for a simple 10k gold moissanite ring, slightly pricier than Kuololit
$300 to $400Natural diamond–-other jewelry stores-The identical engagement ring cost 300-400 more at other jewelers than at Costco (the premium, not the ring price)
$300Moissanite–-AliExpress2024Writer said they paid way too much at a branded seller for a ring that is about 1/10th the price on AliExpress
$300 to $1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Guessed resale value range for the ring based on a visual read as rhodolite garnet with white topaz or sapphire baguettes.
$300 to $400Lab-grown diamond1.55 ct---Another buyer's lower estimate of a fair new price
$300 to $400Lab-grown diamond–-James Allen2024James Allen said to charge 3 to 4 times what sellers such as Ritani ask for lab diamonds
$300No stone (plain band)–-Eternate2024The same men's wedding band from a small maker costs about $300 more in 14k white gold than in 10k, in his size
$300 to $500Moissanite–--2024Typical price for a moissanite ring in real gold via the recommended vendor list
$300-–-Complete Carat2024Found a similar stone $300 cheaper at Complete Carat than Rare Carat's price-matched offer
$300 to $5,000-–--2024General range for a gold setting alone depending on the jeweler's skill and execution, per an experienced buyer
$300 to $2,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–---A US-based buyer said most rings they personally know of fall in this range, with some under $100, disputing that three months' salary is typical
£300-–---Says rings that would RRP around £4k can be found in pawnbrokers for about this much
$300Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Tiffany & Co.2025Writer says Tiffany charges about three times what a 7th-generation local jeweler charged them for similar materials
$300 to $1,000Lab-grown diamond1.5 ct--2025Range for a lab-grown stone like this depending on grading house (IGI/GIA/GCAL 8X); writer avoids HRD certification
C$300 to C$500-–---Opinion that lab diamonds should run about $300-500 CAD per carat, well under local jeweler pricing
$300 to $500Lab-grown diamond–---Typical range for a good lab diamond stone under 1 carat plus about 100 for labor, DC area
$300 to $350Diamond, lab or natural not said–-eBay2026Similar secondhand half-eternity bands seen on eBay, cheaper than the $455 consignment ring
$300Diamond, lab or natural not said–---A jeweler says stores often charge this or more to set a customer's own stone, partly due to fit and liability risk
£300 to £500Lab-grown diamond–--2026Same reseller's typical retail resale price range for those bulk-bought stones
$300 to $1,000Lab-grown diamond2 ct-Calavera or Luvansh2026Equivalent 2ct D VVS2 ideal-cut lab diamond price range from budget lab sellers, per buyer
$300Natural diamond1.35 ctround-2024Price gap between a 1.3 ct and a 1.4 ct F VS1 round option under consideration, both flagged for a risky steep crown/pavilion combo
$309 to $340Lab-grown diamond1 ctroundSagems.co2024Same-spec diamond priced $309-340 direct from a manufacturer's own site, about 40% below StoneAlgo
$311Lab-grown diamond2.08 ctround-2026Price for a round brilliant of the same carat, color and clarity, for comparison against the OEC
$314Lab-grown diamond2.04 ct-Luvansh-Buyer's own recent purchase of a 2.04ct D VVS2 IGI-certified lab diamond, set as a pendant rather than a ring.
$318 to $457Lab-grown diamond0.76 ctmarquise-2023Same certified stone listed $318 on Debebians vs $457 on RareCarat
£325Natural diamond1.33 ct---A buyer valued the same 1.33ct unheated purple sapphire well below the £800 paid
$335Lab-created coloured stone–--2023-2024The same $335 bought a full 18k lab-sapphire ring the prior year but only a basic 10k bezel setting now, reflecting rising gold prices
$341 to $1,705Lab-grown diamond2.04 ct--2026Same buyer said a couple of full-service jewelers price this exact stone at roughly five times Altura's $341, i.e. around $1,700
$350Moissanite1.5 ctovalMoissaniteCo2019House-brand loose 1.5 ct oval, roughly 350; likely diamond-equivalent weight; same stone runs 130-150 at Tianyu or Starsgem
$350 to $550Diamond, lab or natural not said0.97 ctround-2019Estimated buy-back price if sold to a retail store
$350 to $450Moissanite–--2021Buyer says most of her several moissanite rings from Chinese/Indian vendors cost $350-450, with US-based sellers charging more
$350-–-other stores-Same 3mm solid gold band cost more than 350 at other stores vs under 200 at Costco; 350 is a floor
$350 to $599-–---Range of setting quotes from other vendors in the same Fullerton, CA jewelry mart
$350Other gemstone3.3 ctasscher-2025Buyer recalled seeing what looked like the same style of stone offered elsewhere for much less
$350-–---Markup on designer-branded jewelry can exceed 350% over cost
$350 to $500Lab-grown diamond3 ctradiant-2026Buyer says the same or better specs are available elsewhere in this range
$350Lab-grown diamond3.85 ctemerald-2026Says the stone the person asking was quoted $3.5k for is really worth around this
$350Lab-grown diamond2.26 ctroundJames Allen2024A preferred 2.26ct G VS1 lab diamond ran $350 more than the initial 2.30ct pick being considered
$365Moissanite2.5 ctcushionProvence2024Same custom cushion moissanite design dropped to a group-buy price when 20+ people ordered, versus the single-order price
$390 to $800-–-RareCarat2025A 4-prong 14k solitaire setting estimated at $390-800 depending on band width, versus $940 quoted in-store
$390 to $3,500Lab-grown diamond–---A similar-spec lab diamond cost $390 online versus $3500 quoted at a local jewelry store
€399 to €485-–--2025Example of EU retail tax adding about 20% onto an online sticker price
$400 to $600Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Similar-looking tungsten carbide wedding bands elsewhere were priced far higher than the $20 one bought online
£400Diamond, lab or natural not said0.9 ctoval--Buyer found VS2 saves about £400, roughly 10 percent, versus VVS2 at the same 0.9ct size while still looking eye clean
$400Lab-grown diamond–--2022A larger lab-created green sapphire precision-cut by a lapidary, cited as a cheaper alternative
$400 to $600Moissanite–--2022Says average overseas moissanite ring runs 400-600, calling the asker's CAD 4-8k quotes ridiculous
$400No stone (plain band)–--2023Quote from an overseas vendor for a custom 8-prong 14k solitaire setting; would still need to pay locally to have the stone set
$400 to $800Natural diamond–--2023Natural stones of VS and better cost 4 to 8 times their lab counterparts, per the same writer
$400-0.45 ct--2024Cited sale of a comparable 0.45ct Afghan emerald for reference
$400Diamond, lab or natural not said0.32 ct-Mejuri2024Buyer bought the Mejuri baguette half-eternity band that inspired the person asking for 400; 1.45mm wide, 0.32ct total per the person asking
$400 to $500Lab-grown diamond–--2024Says the same stores mark up lab-grown diamonds by this much
$400-–--2024A look-alike stone lacking copper and manganese ('paraiba colored' only) would be worth under $400, not $30k
$400 to $500Diamond, lab or natural not said1 ctoval-2024Estimate for what the center stone alone should cost, depending on metal and accent stones, separate from setting labor
$400 to $500-–--2024Estimate for a simple setting to mount the stone
$400Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Buyer says the most they've seen a similar ring sell for privately was around $400
$400 to $600Diamond, lab or natural not said–-international vendor2025A basic 14k solitaire semi-mount setting from an international vendor runs about $400-600
$400 to $600Moissanite–--2025Typical total cost to have an overseas vendor build a full moissanite ring, per a longtime community vendor coordinator
$400 to $500Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2025Writer's general sense of typical pricing for a stone near the size the person asking asked about
$400 to $500Lab-grown diamond2 ct---Buyer says decent 2ct CVD lab examples at VVS2 clarity can be found in this range
$400Lab-grown diamond2.14 ct-Aurelinne-Approximate online price for the same specs as the asker's quote
$400 to $2,000-–--2026Quotes from three local jewelers to set a stone into an Etsy setting ranged from $400 to over $2,000
$400Lab-grown diamond4 ctround-2026Second jeweler's quote for the same 4ct lab round cathedral setting job, before finding a $65 option.
$400 to $1,000Lab-grown diamond–---DC-area estimate for replacing a small stone with a lab diamond, stones plus labor
$400No stone (plain band)–---Estimate for buying a plain half-round band new at retail
$400 to $20No stone (plain band)–---Plain thin silver wedding band sat unsold so long its tag fell from $400 to $19.99, which she paid
$400Natural diamond1.2 ctoval-2026Buyer says a comparable stone would fetch only about $400 for resale in their area.
$400Lab-grown diamond2.72 ctovalAdiamor2023Buyer weighed paying $400 more for a 2.72ct D VVS2 lab oval over a 2.71ct E VVS2 option, for better color and facet pattern
$400 to $500Lab-grown diamond1.5 ctround-2025Estimates a 1.5 ct lab diamond alone runs about $400-500, implying roughly $700 of a $1,200 ring price is the setting
$400Lab-grown diamond2.42 ctround-2026A 2.42 ct D VVS1 lab diamond priced about $400 less than a similar 2.41 ct D IF alternative being compared
€400Natural diamond0.5 ct-77diamonds2026Over 500 modern round brilliants at K color, VS clarity, about half a carat started around this price at the vendor, tax and shipping included
$400 to $1,600-–---Writer's own 3.7g 18k gold setting was worth about $400 at spot price but they paid roughly four times that for the finished piece
$400Other gemstone–--2026One buyer's opinion of a fair maximum price for this specific ring, given how weak the stone's color is
$405 to $645No stone (plain band)–-James Allen2023Same solitaire setting priced at James Allen: $405 in 14k gold, $645 in 18k gold, $622 in platinum
$408Moissanite4 ctpear-2023A 4ct brilliant pear moissanite in 14k white gold totaled $408 with tax and shipping; a comparable mined diamond was guessed at tens of thousands
$422Lab-grown diamond2.8 ctradiantRitani2026Same exact stone was found here first, priced $157 higher than the vendor the buyer ultimately used
$430Lab-grown diamond1 ctroundStoneAlgo (partner sites)2024StoneAlgo's cheapest listed price for a D VS1 1ct round lab diamond
$450 to $600Lab-grown diamond3.2 ctround-2022Buyer says he is getting quotes elsewhere between $450 and $600 for the same size lab ruby, versus the $1,200 jeweler quote
$450 to $700Natural diamond–--2026A buyer guessed the platinum setting alone might resell for $600-700 and a quick flip of the whole ring would likely only draw $400-500 offers, against the $5,900 asking price
$450Lab-grown diamond3.03 ctcushion-2026One buyer's estimate of what the same 3.03ct E VVS2 elongated cushion lab stone should be worth on its own
$450 to $500No stone (plain band)–---Retail estimate for a similarly sized plain 2mm gold band, about 1.7-1.8 grams
$458 to $3,300Lab-grown diamond–---Same diamond priced differently across vendors: ~$3,300 at Rare Carat, ~$750 at Loose Grown Diamonds, $458 at Ruby Harper
$460 to $815No stone (plain band)–-Costco vs. jeweler retail/insurance value2022Costco wedding band plus outside engraving cost $460 vs an $815 insurance-equivalent retail value for the same ring
$475 to $500Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2025Buyer's estimate of a fair price for the asker's 2ct CVD lab diamond with high depth; said they'd buy it around $500
$477 to $1,431Moissanite–pear--Same custom pear moissanite ring and band quoted at $477 via Starsgem on Alibaba versus about 3x that from Scott Bonomo on Etsy
$500 to $600No stone (plain band)–--2019The person asking says most men he knows spend around this much on a similar band in gold, versus the $3k platinum quote
$500Moissanite–-Moissanite Company2022Moissanite Company (MoCo) charges about $500 for a comparable loose grey moissanite stone Mona sold for $100.
$500Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2022Same custom design priced in platinum vs 14k white gold; jeweler quoted platinum at about $500 more
$500Moissanite–other-2023Estimates a similar lozenge-cut test ring from a trusted an online group vendor would cost around $500 total, cheaper than the custom Etsy piece
$500-–-Alibaba2023Claimed an Alibaba jeweler could have made a ring like the asker's for this much or less
$500 to $700Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Estimated cost of a comparable new 10k gold ring with small diamonds and garnet, if the stones were genuine.
$500-6 ct--2024Buyer's own recent purchase of a roughly 6-carat seafoam aquamarine from the UK, cited for comparison
$500-1.5 ct--2024Same buyer's past purchase of a 1.5-carat Santa Ana Afrique aquamarine, cited for comparison
$500Lab-grown diamond1 ct-LooseGrownDiamonds.com2024Same buyer separately paid about $500 each for two 1ct loose lab diamonds before local setting.
$500Lab-grown diamond1 ctoval-2024Breakdown estimate: up to $500 for the synthetic stone, another $800 for gold, labor, design and side stones, matching the asker's $1,300 total
C$500 to C$1,500Diamond, lab or natural not said0.91 ctcushion--Canadian reseller says similar rings are typically bought from sellers for $500-800 CAD and resold for $800-1500 CAD
$500Lab-grown diamond1.55 ct-Loose Grown Diamonds2024Buyer said a similar stone with better specs than the asker's could be found for around $500
$500 to $1,000-–--2024Typical online setting-only price when bought alongside the diamond from the same vendor
$500Lab-grown diamond–---Guess from seeing ads for a similar ring in white gold, before the person asking gave her ring's actual price
$500Lab-grown diamond3.01 ctpear-2024Buyer claimed a 3ct pear lab diamond with matching E VVS2 ideal specs currently sells for about $500
$500Moissanite–--2024Opinion that a moissanite ring total shouldn't cost much more than this, since the stone itself is nearly free compared to the setting
$500Lab-grown diamond2 ctoval--Online lab-diamond community reports getting 2ct ovals for about $500, with moissanite even cheaper, versus in-store quotes.
$500 to $1,000No stone (plain band)–--2025A run-of-the-mill gold wedding band typically runs $500-1000 based on shopping around
$500Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2025Says a top-quality 2-ct lab diamond alone runs around this much
$500 to $700Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2025Basic solitaire settings at most online jewelers the writer compared ran $500-700
C$500Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2025Writer says they haven't found anything cheaper than $500 CAD for similar lab diamond pieces bought within Canada, noting import duties apply to US orders
$500 to $700Lab-grown diamond3 ctround-2025A buyer said the same 3ctw seven-stone band could be custom made through lab-diamond group-buy vendors for about $500-700
$500 to $850Lab-grown diamond–---Estimate of a fair price for the setting alone in the post
$500Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2025Returned a ready-made ring and had a custom one made instead, saving about $500 while getting a better diamond and setting
$500Lab-grown diamond2 ctoval-2025Estimate for a 2ct oval lab diamond with setting, price-matched online via a service like RareCarat
$500 to $8,000Lab-grown diamond–-Rare Carat / Brilliance-Found the same stone for under $500 that Rare Carat and Brilliance both listed at $8k; they refused to price match it
$500Lab-grown diamond1 ct---Same buyer's example figure for a similarly sized lab diamond, about a tenth of the natural price
$500Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2025Buyer says a lab diamond matching the asker's specs is available online for about $500
$500Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2025Buyer says a similarly specced ~2ct lab diamond runs closer to $500 online
$500Moissanite–--2025Vendor-experienced buyer estimates a similar simple solitaire moissanite ring in 10k gold around this price
$500Lab-grown diamond1.5 ct--2025A diamond seller's estimate of fair market price for a round D VVS1 IGI lab-grown stone this size
$500Lab-grown diamond2.2 ct---Buyer's estimate the diamond alone is worth about $500
$500 to $800Lab-grown diamond2.2 ct---Buyer's realistic price estimate for the asker's specs was $500-800
$500 to $2,000No stone (plain band)–--202614k-plus white gold engagement rings typically run $500-$2,000, versus usually under $200 for silver/jade rings
$500 to $600Lab-grown diamond3 ctround-2026Estimate for the loose stone alone at the asker's exact specs; setting estimated separately at $1,000-1,500, for a $2k total ceiling
$500Lab-grown diamond2 ct---Buyer says round 2ct D VVS2 lab diamonds currently sell brand new for less than $500
$500Natural diamond0.27 ct--2026A buyer predicted the ring would resell for at most about $500 of the $1,400 asking price
$500 to $3,000Lab-grown diamond2.5 ct--2026A buyer said anyone paying $3,000 for a 2.5ct lab diamond is overpaying by about $2,500, implying a fair price near $500
$500Lab-grown diamond3 ct---Guess at what the same 3ct stone would cost if lab-grown instead of natural
$500 to $700Diamond, lab or natural not said–--1997Most people at the time weren't spending more than this on an entire engagement ring
$500 to $1,000Sapphire1.2 ct--2026Buyer's estimate range for a clean pinkish certified sapphire of this size
$500Lab-grown diamond3.07 ctovalWilliam & Sons2026Buyer found the identical IGI-numbered oval lab diamond about this much cheaper at a San Diego jeweler than at the site where they first saw it
$500 to $10,000Diamond, lab or natural not said1 ct--2026Says some buyers get a 1ct ring for about 500 but let people assume it cost 10k like a natural stone
$500Natural diamond1 ct--2026Says secondhand natural 1ct diamonds routinely trade for this much or less at pawn shops, priced off gold weight alone
$500Lab-grown diamond2 ct---Cites $500 as typical for an equivalent 2ct lab diamond
$500 to $600Natural diamond–emerald-2026Buyer's reference for a much better cut/color natural emerald around 1.8-2.1ct, similar per-carat cost to the asker's stone
C$500Lab-grown diamond–---Opinion that a D VVS2 lab stone this size should cost about $500 CAD at most
$500 to $4,500Lab-grown diamond1 ct---Same buyer cites guides putting 1-carat lab-grown diamonds at $500 to $4,500
$500-–--2026Chain/retail stores' quote for the same setting job, plus a 2-week minimum wait, that this buyer avoided.
$500Lab-grown diamond3 ct---Estimates a comparable 3ct VS1-or-better eye-clean lab diamond in better color would cost around $500

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