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Prices set side by side from $500 to $1,300

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 $500 to $1,300.

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PriceStoneCaratShapeWhereYearWhat was quoted
$500 to $1,500Other gemstone2.55 ctcushion-2026Buyer says the pale cushion stone, if not a certified pad, is only worth about 500 to 1500 to them
$500 to $600-–--2026Same buyer cites an eternity diamond ring in 10k gold at roughly $500-600 as a comparison
$500No stone (plain band)–--2026Estimate of what a modest gold travel ring might be worth if lost or stolen
$500Lab-grown diamond–--2024Buyer's rough estimate for a synthetic Type IIa diamond, contrasted with natural pricing to illustrate the fraud incentive behind forged inscriptions
$500 to $1,190Natural diamond0.25 ct-Blue Nile2025A 0.25ct Blue Nile pave ring in 14k white gold, size 6, listed buy-it-now on eBay for 500 versus roughly 1190 original retail
$500Lab-grown diamond0.78 ctdecagonJannPaul2025An in-stock 0.78ct decagon priced about $500 less than sourcing a 1.13ct decagon from the same vendor
$500-–--2026Estimate that about 7.5 grams of gold in the ring would be worth roughly 500, used to argue the price is too high for a natural diamond ring
$500Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2026Buyer's estimate of cost for a nice 2ct lab diamond as a lower-loss alternative to natural
$508 to $330Lab-grown diamond–roundCarbon Sparkle vs Diyona2026Across three identical HPHT round diamonds compared site to site, Diyona beat Carbon Sparkle, Altura and Aurelinne every time with no discount code needed
$510-–-Rare Carat-Discounted Rare Carat price for the Boda Six Prong setting alone, separate from the diamond
$510Natural diamond0.27 ct-Rare Carat2026A buyer checked Rare Carat and found three stones matching the same specs priced around $510
$537Lab-grown diamond2 ct-Ritani2026The asker's same-spec price find for a lab stone (2ct ideal cut F VS1), screenshotted July 2026
$541Lab-grown diamond2 ct---Buyer says you can get a 2+ carat lab diamond for around the same $541 price point
$550 to $800Lab-grown diamond1.5 ct--2025Buyer's estimate for a similarly sized IGI-certified lab-grown alternative to the asker's natural stone, guessed at roughly a tenth of the natural price
$550 to $600Lab-grown diamond2 ct---Buyer's estimate of a fair price for a similarly specced 2ct CVD lab stone with a slightly high pavilion angle
$550 to $965-2.57 ctpear--Refined estimate for this specific 2.57ct lab-grown pear padparadscha loose stone, depending on brand and cut quality
$555Lab-grown diamond–asscher-2026Recent group-buy listing for a nicer half-eternity band with larger lab diamonds, about $100 above the $455 consignment ring
$568Lab-grown diamond–-Sarah Elise Jewelry-Same design on Etsy with 3 oval + 5 round lab diamonds instead, 14k yellow gold, price includes tax and shipping
$570 to $700Lab-grown diamond3.03 ctcushion-2026A jeweler's estimate of top fair price for the same specs, likening the asker's price to a friends-and-family discount
$573 to $3,800Lab-grown diamond2.77 ct-Aurelinne vs Brilliance vs Loose Grown Diamond2026Same IGI-numbered stone: $572.90 at Aurelinne, over $2,000 at Brilliance, just over $3,800 at Loose Grown Diamond
$573Lab-grown diamond1.2 ct-Loose Grown Diamond2024Same stone listed cheaper in USD on another site, suggested as a possible price-match
$576Lab-grown diamond1.81 ctroundLoose Grown Diamonds2025Same stone spec priced lower at a competing online vendor, prompting a price-match request
$580Lab-grown diamond2.04 ct--2026A reader's own market check found the cheapest mainstream site carrying this exact stone around $580, calling Altura's $341 close to the market floor
$600Lab-grown diamond1 ct-Quince2026Closest comparable anniversary band the buyer found elsewhere: 14kt gold, only 1tcw versus the 1.5tcw band they bought for less
$600-–---Same style band found at a local antique jewelry shop for $600, versus $200 for the same kind on Etsy which is what was actually bought
$600Moissanite–--2022Calls a CAD 4-8k moissanite quote roughly a 1000 percent markup over typical ~600 custom pricing
$600Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2023Claims $600 for a 2 ct lab diamond is not a real retail price, only available to trade buyers in India
$600Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2023Says a $600 2 ct lab diamond would be lower tier, likely uncertified and HPHT-treated
$600Lab-grown diamond1.25 ctround-2023A buyer noted a lab-grown diamond similar in size to the heirloom stone (about 1.25ct round) costs around $600, arguing that's not worth dismantling a family piece for
$600-–--2024A self-described emerald dealer said this is what they personally would pay for the stone alone
$600Lab-grown diamond–-Shane Co / Brilliant Earth2024Says these chains charge this much markup or more on lab stones
$600 to $800-–---Claims a same-spec stone could be found for this much, well under the 1500 listing
$600Lab-grown diamond1.5 ct--2024Buyer estimated a 1.5 carat lab diamond like the asker's should cost around $600
$600 to $6,000Lab-grown diamond2.85 ctround-2024Same-spec IGI-certified 2.85ct round Ideal-cut F/VVS2 lab diamonds can be found priced from about $600 to $6,000 across sites.
$600 to $3,500Lab-grown diamond–--2024Had a similarly sized and quality ring custom-built for about $600 total versus roughly $3,500 for a ready-made design that inspired it
$600 to $4,000Natural diamond1 ct--20251ct natural diamonds vary from about $600 for slightly colored/included stones up to $4k+ near flawless
$600Lab-created coloured stone–--2025Estimate to make the same design with lab sapphire through an overseas vendor
€600 to €700Natural diamond1 ct--2025Guessed resale value for such earrings, about 25-30% of the roughly 2500 EUR retail price
$600 to $1,000Lab-grown diamond2.5 ctround-2025Estimate for price-matching a 2.5ct D-F round lab stone between Rare Carat and Loose Grown Diamond, before setting
$600Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2025Says a 3ct F/VS2 lab diamond typically goes for about $600 elsewhere
$600 to $700Lab-grown diamond3.5 ctradiant--Estimate of a fair price for the stone alone in the post
$600Lab-grown diamond–-loosegrowndiamond.com2025Buyer says the asker's roughly $2,000 lab stone is overpriced; similar specs available for $600 or less elsewhere.
$600Lab-grown diamond2 ct-Calavera2025Estimated cost to source a similar 2ct loose lab diamond from this vendor
$600Lab-grown diamond–--2025Estimates the asker's stone alone is worth about $600 set in a thin gold band
$600Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2025Buyer said a roughly 2ct lab diamond like the asker's should cost around $600, calling Brilliant Earth's price way overpriced
$600-22 ct---Buyer owns a similar but better-quality 22ct sapphire cabochon valued at 600usd
€600 to €3,600No stone (plain band)–--2026Buyer cites a ring with about 4.7g of gold (roughly 600 in metal value) retailing near 3,600, about a 500% markup over melt
$600 to $700Natural diamond–--2026Buyer says GH VS2 melee at this size should be findable for about $600-700/ct versus the ~$890-1,000/ct quoted
$600 to $700Lab-grown diamond3.03 ctcushion-2026This buyer's estimate of fair value for the same stone
$600Diamond, lab or natural not said–---A buyer estimated the ring's setting alone, without the stone, is worth about $600
$600 to $300Diamond, lab or natural not said0.75 ct--2025Buyer paid under $600 for a 3/4 total-carat-weight vintage cluster ring, guesses a lab-grown equivalent would only fetch $300s
$600Lab-grown diamond2.9 ct--2025Buyer said a similar 2.9ct D VS2 lab diamond retails around $600 now
C$600Moissanite–marquise-2026Baseline consensus estimate for a fair price on the ring in question
$610 to $855Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2023Same 14k Stuller setting priced by four different local jewelers
$640Lab-grown diamond1.5 ctpearForever Star2026Quote for 14k yellow gold Camellia Milgrain or Nadia setting, stone+setting+shipping
A$645 to A$2,250Lab-grown diamond–--2026Same loose lab diamond quoted at $645 AUD online vs $2,250 AUD by a local jeweler
$650Lab-grown diamond1 ct-Rare Carat2025The person asking compared the $137 Alibaba stone to a roughly $650 retail listing for a similar 1ct lab diamond at Rare Carat.
$650Moissanite1.5 ctovalCharles & Colvard2019Charles & Colvard's own loose 1.5 ct oval at 650, the priciest of the four sellers compared
$650Lab-grown diamond2 ct-Rare Carat2025Buyer says a similar 2ct lab stone can be had for $650 by price-matching through Rare Carat.
€650 to €700Natural diamond0.5 ctcushion77diamonds2026Only 3 comparable old-mine-cut stones with the same K/VS/half-carat specs sat in this range, pricier than equivalent modern round brilliants at the same vendor
$680Lab-grown diamond1 ct---Hypothetical lab equivalent of the natural stone above, same comparison
$688Diamond, lab or natural not said1.58 ctoval-2024Buyer searched stonealgo.com using the asker's specs and found a 1.58ct F VS1 oval for $688
C$700No stone (plain band)–-gldn2026The asker's own price for a 4mm-wide, 1mm-thick solid gold band (a personal-achievement ring, not an engagement/wedding ring); later returned
$700Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2022Lab-grown alternative with the same H VS2 excellent specs offered as a far cheaper option than natural
$700 to $50,000Lab-created coloured stone–--2023A 7.5mm lab-created Alexandrite cost $700, versus an estimated $50k for a natural of similar quality.
$700 to $800Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2023Estimated finished-ring cost buying the same 2ct stone from a US vendor instead of direct overseas, including markup
$700Lab-grown diamond–---Buyer's estimate that a solitaire band setting alone runs about $700 at Brilliance
$700 to $800Lab-grown diamond1.55 ct---Buyer's estimate of a fair price for the asker's stone
$700Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2024Estimates a 3ct lab diamond would typically cost around this or less
$700Moissanite2 ct--2024Estimates the same ring style would cost no more than this from a Provence rep in 18k gold
$700 to $850-–--2024A 30-year jeweler's estimate that mounting and setting a stone like this would cost about this much
$700 to $800Lab-grown diamond1.55 ct--2024Buyer estimated a lab diamond of the asker's size and quality should cost around $700-800
$700Natural diamond0.7 ctround--Says a loose .70ct VS2 I round stone like the Costco ring's center diamond costs around $700 alone
$700 to $1,000Lab-grown diamond3 ct---A loose 3ct lab diamond found online for about $700-$1,000, versus $7,000-$9,000 at retailers for a similar-looking ring; DIY total estimated at $2,000-$3,000
$700 to $2,400No stone (plain band)–--2025The same wedding band style priced from $700 to $2400 across six different stores
$700Lab-grown diamond3.59 ctemerald-2025A loose 3.59 ct lab emerald in D-F VS1 said to start around 700, leaving about 1300 of the asking price for the setting
$700 to $800Lab-grown diamond–---Buyer's estimate for a custom ring like the asker's in 10k or 14k gold from an overseas maker
$700 to $800Lab-grown diamond–-Starsgem-Buyer's estimate breakdown: diamond about $300, setting $400-500, typical Starsgem pricing
$700Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2025Estimated a fair price for the asker's set at about $300 for the band plus $400 for the main ring in 14k gold, roughly $100 less in 10k
$700No stone (plain band)–--2025Claims a complete finished gold ring setting can be sourced from China for about $700, offered as a price comparison
$700-–--2025Buyer claims a similar ring can be custom made for $700 or less
$700 to $1,000No stone (plain band)–--2025Jeweler's rough estimate for the setting/mounting material alone on the asker's ring
$700 to $900Lab-grown diamond1.8 ctoval--Buyer's estimate for a comparable setting from an overseas jeweler, well under the asker's $1.5k budget
$700 to $2,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Macy's (Effy)2026Buyer's own Effy ring bought on a Macy's flash sale, originally over $2,000; shows how steep Macy's jewelry sales can be
$700Lab-grown diamond3.07 ct--2026Buyer's opinion that the asker's center lab diamond is worth at most $700 and the Macy's setting is overpriced
$700Lab-grown diamond3 ct---Counter-claim that a 3ct lab diamond should cost around this, not $7,000
$700 to $800Lab-grown diamond4.82 ctround--Estimated loose-stone price for a similar 4.82ct F/VS1 round lab diamond, implying about $3k of the asker's price went to the setting
$700 to $2,000Lab-grown diamond4.82 ctround--Estimate of roughly $700 for the stone plus $1,000-2,000 for the setting, well under the asker's $3,700 total
$700Moissanite–--2026Buyer says they're currently seeing $700 and up for 14k gold rings with moissanite
$700 to $1,000Moissanite–--2026Buyer says $700-1,000 seems fairly normal these days for a well-made 14k gold moissanite ring
$700 to $1,000No stone (plain band)–--2023Buyer noticed similar-looking solitaire settings priced far lower elsewhere, wondering why the chosen one cost so much more
$700 to $1,500Lab-grown diamond2.41 ctround-2025Same 2.41ct lab stone found priced from $700 to $1500 across different online sellers before the buyer price-matched to the low end
$700-–-Etsy2022A second listing with a similar or larger opal, without the beveled halo setting, priced well below the first
$702 to $4,209Lab-grown diamond2.44 ctcushion--The same IGI-certified stone (by cert number) was found listed from $702 to $4,209 across different online vendors after 16 months of watching
$715Natural diamond0.5 ct-Rare Carat / Blue Nile2025Cheaper online-vendor equivalent cited for the same comparison
£720 to £1,250Lab-grown diamond1.2 ct--2024Range the buyer found for 1.2ct triple-excellent D VVS2 lab diamonds elsewhere; paid £868, near the low end
$725Lab-grown diamond1.5 ctpearBereal2026Quote for the same ring spec, 14k yellow gold, stone+setting+shipping
$750-4.07 ct---The seller accepted the buyer's negotiated offer of $750/carat after starting at $600/carat
$750 to $800Lab-grown diamond2.5 ct---Says shopping around shows 2.5ct ideal H/VS1 lab diamonds averaging $750-$800 online, matching the asker's grade
$750Natural diamond0.5 ct---Cited median secondhand price for an average half-total-carat stone; resale said to run about a third of that plus gold value
$750 to $217Lab-grown diamond0.94 ct-Rare Carat2025Rare Carat originally listed the stone around $750 before price-matching a $217 listing for the identical diamond found at White House Brothers
$750Moissanite–--2025Same buyer estimates the same simple design in 14k gold around this price; notes gold had just spiked that week
$750Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2026Same buyer's estimate for a lower F/VVS2 version of the same stone, about half the price
$750-–---Claims a custom 14k gold version with a similar natural stone could be made for about the same asking price
$760Lab-grown diamond1.5 ctpearStarsgem2026New vendor quote for the same ring specs as the person asking kept shopping
$780 to $1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2022A jeweler says a custom setting runs about $780 in 14k gold vs around $1,000 for the same design in platinum
$780-0.72 ct--2024Cited sale of a comparable 0.72ct Afghan Panjsher emerald for reference
$780No stone (plain band)–--2025Same custom semi-mount would have cost $780 in platinum versus the $531 the buyer paid in white gold
$800 to $2,000Lab-grown diamond1 ctround-2023Same-grade excellent 1ct round diamond: about $800 IGI-certified on one online retailer versus about $2,000 GIA-certified on another.
$800 to $900Diamond, lab or natural not said0.97 ctround-2019A jeweler says they'd retail a similar stone at this price, noting the lower color grade hurts value
$800 to $1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said0.97 ctround-2019Buyer's estimate for secondary-market value via private sale or pawn shop
$800Lab-grown diamond1 ct-Lightbox2022Buyer contrasted the asker's loose diamond purchase with a 1 carat Lightbox lab diamond priced around $800
800-–--2023AUD; comparable new plain band at a chain jeweler, per band
$800No stone (plain band)–--2023Quote from an out-of-state maker for the same setting, including shipping and insurance to mail the diamond
$800Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2023Rough going rate for a 1 ct lab-grown diamond, compared with a mined one
$800Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2023Buyer says many semi-set white gold rings like this one cost $800 and up nowadays
$800Lab-grown diamond–-Etsy2024A buyer said they'd seen a better-quality pink diamond on Etsy for $800, with grading reports included
$800 to $1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said1 ctpear-2024Buyer estimated a comparable 1 ct pear ring bought as a loose stone (~$500) and a separate classic setting (~$300-400) would cost about $800-1000 total
$800 to $1,000Moissanite–--2024Genuinely high quality moissanite around 5x7mm with side stones costs notably more than $800-$1,000
$800-–--2024A boutique jeweler quoted this for a band very similar to the $300 one bought online
$800 to $1,000Lab-grown diamond3 ctovalModa Gold Club2024Buyer said 3+ carat lab diamond rings with setting regularly sell under $1k in this Facebook auction group; one 3ct oval ring had just sold for $800
$800No stone (plain band)–--2024Same buyer estimated a comparable platinum mounting costs at most $800, calling the featured ring overpriced
$800Lab-grown diamond1.5 ct-StoneAlgo (partner sites)20241.5ct D VVS1 stones for a pair of 3ct total-weight earrings priced about $800 each on StoneAlgo
$800 to $900Lab-grown diamond5 ctradiant-2025Same jeweler says this is the fair price ceiling for a lab diamond of this size and shape
$800 to $1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–-US-based vendor2025The same basic 14k solitaire semi-mount setting from a US-based vendor runs about $800-1000
C$800Lab-grown diamond1 ct-Alex Park Jewelry2025The recommended alternative's US price plus $150 USD shipping works out to about $800 CAD landed in Canada
$800 to $900-–---Buyer says buying overseas would typically run about $500-$600 per ring plus $300 for the diamond, before accounting for any import tariffs
$800No stone (plain band)–---Cited that 14k gold alone can push a custom moissanite ring cost above $800, depending on design
$800-–---Says 10g of 18k gold alone should cost this much at current prices, less than the 1000 quote the person asking got
$800Lab-grown diamond3.06 ct---This buyer's estimate for just the centre stone alone in another buyer's ring
$800Moissanite4 ct--2025Buyer's own estimate that a basic 10k gold resetting job should cost no more than about $800, versus the $1,100 quote received
$800 to $12,000Lab-grown diamond3 ctoval-2025Sarcastic comment implying other sellers charge far more for similar stones, mocking this price as too low to be real
$800-–--2025Estimates a custom version of the asker's ring would run about $800, with the diamond alone worth about $400
$800Lab-grown diamond–ovalLuvansh-The person asking says buying from Luvansh directly runs about the same price as the auction route but avoids overseas shipping risk
$800 to $4,800Lab-grown diamond–-Calavera2026A local jeweler was charging $4,800 for the exact lab diamond available for just over $800 on Calavera
$800Moissanite3 ctmarquise--Buyer's fair-price estimate for the asker's ring versus the $1,250 paid; says the loose moissanite is worth about $50
$800 to $1,600Moissanite3 ct-TheGoldenGlance vs Gema&Co (both Etsy)2026Same custom 14k white gold ring design quoted by two Etsy sellers before the buyer picked one
$800 to $1,200Lab-grown diamond4.82 ctround-2026Buyer says a similar F color round lab diamond this size should cost around $1,000, give or take a couple hundred dollars
$800 to $2,500-–---Three local jewelers quoted $2,500, $1,000 and $800 to put a new head on a diamond ring and replace some stones
C$800 to C$1,000-–--2026Estimated 14k setting cost to pair with an online-sourced stone
$800Lab-grown diamond–--2025Cost quoted for lab-grown epaulette side stones for the asker's ring design, versus natural equivalents
$800 to $1,600Lab-grown diamond–--2025The same CVD lab diamond under review appears listed across multiple online sellers ranging from about $800 to $1,600
$800Diamond, lab or natural not said–otherDK2024A custom 3-stone platinum setting from jeweler DK cost about $800 less than a similar setting quoted by Brian Gavin Diamonds
$844-–--2025Built a comparable-spec ring for $844 via an online configurator, calling the $2700 James Allen quote a rip-off
$850Natural diamond–---Combined wholesale estimate about $850 total, with fair retail typically 2-3x that if GIA-documented
$850Lab-grown diamond2.3 ct-Provence2025Buying the same 2.3ct lab ring entirely through this vendor would likely have run about $850, versus $991 sourcing stone and setting separately
$850 to $20,000Lab-grown diamond–-Calavera-Bought a lab stone from Calavera for $850 that the writer says would run over $20k as a natural equivalent
$850 to $3,000Lab-grown diamond2.78 ctpear--A 2.78ct yellow pear-shaped lab diamond cost $850 online versus $3000+ that local jewelers wanted just for a similar stone
$850 to $5,000Natural diamond1 ct--1997Average full 1-carat center stone price across buyers that year, varying with quality and place of purchase
$851Lab-grown diamond1.45 ctround--HPHT lab diamond example used to show baseline VVS2 pricing before the IF comparison
A$854Lab-grown diamond2.99 ct-Facet Lane2025Australian vendor price for the same 2.99ct stone, cheapest of the six compared
$860Lab-grown diamond1.5 ctpearMessi Gems2026Quote for the same ring spec, 14k yellow gold, stone+setting+shipping
$870Lab-grown diamond1.36 ctroundBrilliance.com2024Suggested as a better-value excellent-cut alternative to the $1,100 diamond the person asking already ordered
$885 to $1,450No stone (plain band)–-Fayjewelry vs Tianyu-The same custom setting design cost $885 from Fayjewelry (Cherry) versus $1,450 quoted by another Chinese maker, Tianyu.
$888Lab-grown diamond2 ctroundAurelinne2026Buyer's own ideal-spec 2ct lab diamond bought online, cited to argue the asker's jeweler upgrade program overcharges
$900 to $1,000Lab-grown diamond–--2022Buyer estimated the ideal price for this Ideal-cut lab diamond at $900-$1,000
$900Lab-grown diamond2 ctround-2024Claims a 2ct E VVS2 round lab diamond with similar specs can be found for about $900 elsewhere
$900 to $10,000Lab-grown diamond–--2025Claims to have seen the identical stone, matched by IGI number, priced near $900 at one seller and $10,000 at another
$900Lab-grown diamond3 ctradiantLooseGrownDiamond2025CVD-grown equivalent stone found online, certified
$900Lab-grown diamond3 ctradiantLooseGrownDiamond2025Same stone spec listed online for about $900, versus about $2900 quoted in-store
$900Lab-grown diamond–---Buyer's guess at the cost from a Chinese vendor
$900Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2025Buyer says a 14k white gold ring for this much already feels like a rip-off, so silver at that price is worse
$900Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Tiffany2025Says a silver diamond ring can be had at Tiffany for under this price, and calls that already overpriced
$900Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2025Buyer says a 3-carat D-color lab diamond would normally run around this much depending on clarity and cut
$900Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2026Estimate for a similar-size E VVS2 ideal-cut lab stone, better specs than the asker's F VS1, with a basic 18k 4-prong setting estimated at $1,200
$900No stone (plain band)–--2026Another band manufacturer's online calculator quote for the identical 4mm x 1mm plain gold band; buyer said this makes the asker's price about 2x raw gold cost versus a typical 2.5-3x industry markup
€900Moissanite–---The same ring style priced with moissanite instead of the lab diamond
$900 to $1,500Lab-grown diamond–---Estimate for what a lab diamond with specs similar to the asker's could cost elsewhere
$900Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2026Buyer says a fair price for the asker's ring would be around $900
$900 to $1,200Lab-grown diamond3.61 ct---Says the person asking could have gotten the stone for this range, calls the D color a waste of money
$900 to $1,000-–---A buyer said plain 14k mountings alone often run about $900, so under $1,000 for a diamond-halo ruby ring like the asker's is standard
$900 to $2,000Lab-grown diamond1.5 ct-Whiteflash2024Whiteflash sells two 1.5ct stones with nearly identical cut specs: $900 non-branded vs $2,000 branded Precision Cut
$900 to $7,000Lab-grown diamond3.6 ctovalRare Carat vs Luvansh2026Same 3.6ct oval diamond listed at $7k on Rare Carat but found for $900 at a competitor, then price-matched
$905Lab-grown diamond2.4 ct-Diyona + FayJewelry20262.4ct E VVS2 ideal HPHT lab diamond for $305 plus tax, set in a 14k art deco FayJewelry setting for $600, all in under $1,000
$905Lab-grown diamond–-Loose Grown Diamond2023The same replacement diamond was listed about $500 cheaper at this competitor than Frank Darling's regular price
$907Lab-grown diamond3.1 ctovalCalavera2025The same 3.1 ct oval E VS2 stone priced $907 at Calavera vs $630 paid at Doveggs
$925Lab-grown diamond2.12 ctemeraldebth.com2024Auction-bought fancy pink emerald-cut lab diamond, 14k gold with lab side stones, called a lucky price
$930Lab-grown diamond3.03 ctcushion-2026Cheapest online listing this buyer could find for the exact same stone before the person asking bought it
$948 to $2,000Lab-grown diamond2.5 ctcushionRare Carat2023Writer's own stone cost $948; the cheapest similar-quality, same-cut stone elsewhere on the site was over $2,000
$950Lab-grown diamond2.8 ctemeraldRareCarat-Price-matched diamond plus 14k setting totals about $950 before tax
$950 to $1,500Lab-grown diamond0.7 ct---Same size and specs in lab estimated at $950-$1,500 depending on the gold, per the buyer
£950 to £1,050No stone (plain band)–-Cartier-A woman's 14k gold band quoted around £950 at mainstream jewellers, versus about £100 more for an 18k Cartier band
$968Lab-grown diamond–-Daniel William Diamonds2024Same old transitional-cut lab diamond found listed at less than half of Ritani's asking price at another online vendor; paid $968 total, no tax, 2-day shipping included
$975 to $1,150Lab-grown diamond1.12 ctroundBrilliance2022Typical online vendor price range found for comparable ideal D VS2+ lab diamonds around this size
$975 to $900Lab-grown diamond–roundLooseGrownDiamond2025The same round lab diamond was listed at about $975 by one reseller and about $900 by another (Calavera)
A$987Lab-grown diamond2.99 ct-Jogia Diamonds2025Australian vendor price for the same 2.99ct stone comparison
£1,000Lab-grown diamond1 ctovalAbelini2023Very similar spec listed for under £1000; cut grade not stated and a jewelry designer flagged the setting as thin and breakage-prone
$1,000 to $2,000Moissanite2 ctpear-2025Similar styles the person asking had seen priced online, for comparison to the $3k jeweler piece
$1,000 to $18,000Lab-grown diamond–-Calavera / Rare Carat-The same certified lab stone was about $1,000 on Calavera versus $18,000 on Rare Carat before any price match
£1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2017Buyer recalled reading that the UK average engagement ring price is about £1,000
$1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said0.97 ctround-2019Suggested minimum asking price selling privately to an individual
$1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Blue Nile2022Same diamond-and-setting package retails around $1,000 versus the $649 he paid with shipping included.
$1,000Lab-grown diamond0.93 ctround-2022The person asking saw the lab-grown equivalent of his roughly 0.93ct natural stone priced around $1,000 versus his $7,700 natural quote
$1,000 to $11,000Lab-created coloured stone5 ctcushionFlawless Moissanite2022Custom 5ct elongated cushion lab sapphire ring with lab diamond double halo, made to replicate an $11,000 store ring, cost just under $1,000
$1,000Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2023Buyer says similar 2ct D VS1-spec lab diamonds have gone for around $1,000 US elsewhere
A$1,000 to A$3,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Blue Nile-A stone priced about AUD 1,000 on Blue Nile online was compared to a similar-quality stone costing roughly AUD 3,000 in an Australian retail store
A$1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Same style still sold new at a jeweller for this price, versus the $250 secondhand price paid
$1,000Lab-grown diamond–--2023Writer says her lab diamond cost about 1000 more than the same-size moissanite she had before
$1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said0.5 ctround-2023A jewelry store quoted over $1,000 for a same-size half-carat round solitaire, versus $400 paid at a pawn shop
$1,000 to $5,000-2.6 ctoval--Another buyer says they would not pay even $1,000-5,000 given the cut and inclusion issues seen in the photos
$1,000Natural diamond–---Buyer found comparable natural diamonds online for about $1,000 versus the $4,100 quote.
$1,000 to $1,500Diamond, lab or natural not said–---A jeweler's typical charge for the gold wedding bands he designs, about a third to half an ounce of gold
$1,000-–-other stores-6mm beveled gold men's band: 1,000+ at other stores vs 500-600 at Costco; 1,000 is a floor
$1,000 to $1,500Lab-grown diamond1 ctmarquise-2023Estimated cost for a 1ct marquise lab diamond solitaire versus a pave band with tax included
$1,000Lab-grown diamond2.27 ct--2023Thinks $2,500 is optimistic for the asker's ring in its elaborate setting and that this much is more realistic if lucky
$1,000Lab-grown diamond1.52 ctround--Suggests around $1,000 would be a fair price for this 1.52ct ideal D IF lab diamond, well under the $1,750 Ritani quote
$1,000-–---Suggests aiming around $1k for a top-tier loose stone
$1,000 to $1,200Lab-grown diamond1 ctpear-2024Buyer suggested a loose lab stone plus a custom setting for a similar ring shouldn't cost more than $1000-1200
£1,000 to £3,000Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2024Stone-only price range seen while browsing Hatton Garden jewellers
$1,000 to $2,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Same specs as the $10k Tiffany ring could be bought elsewhere for about $1,000-2,000
$1,000 to $3,000Natural diamond1 ctprincess--Buyer says a GIA-graded 1ct natural princess cut diamond could sell for this much if it grades well, far above a pawn offer
$1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2024Guesses a high-end fancy-style diamond that size might run around this much retail, as a comparison point
$1,000Lab-grown diamond–--2024Buyer expects a lab band like the asker's to cost closer to 1,000
$1,000Lab-grown diamond–-loosegrowndiamond2024Estimated cost for a 3-3.5ct lab diamond stone alone, before setting
$1,000 to $3,000Diamond, lab or natural not said2.02 ct---Suggests a fair price range for a 2ct fancy vivid blue round brilliant of this grade
$1,000 to $1,600-1 ct--2024Illustrative: a 1ct top unheated blue sapphire might run $1,000 in Bangkok, $1,200 in Singapore, or $1,600 in New York
$1,000Lab-grown diamond1 ctround-2024Comparable 1ct F VS1 lab diamond available online for under $1,000, versus $4,000+ for natural
$1,000Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2024Suggests an off-the-shelf lab diamond ring near $1,000 instead, since $500 alone isn't enough for a fully custom US ring
$1,000 to $1,500Lab-grown diamond–---Estimate of fair market price for the stone alone, versus the $10k asked
$1,000 to $3,000Lab-grown diamond6 ctovalLuvansh2024Same certificate-numbered 6+ carat oval lab diamond found at Luvansh on sale versus listed for $3,000 on another site
$1,000Lab-grown diamond–oval-2024Suggested paying roughly $1,000 more for a GCAL 8X certified oval instead of a standard-cut oval, for more consistent light performance
£1,000-–---Says a basic stoneless gold wedding band from a normal shop costs this or more, vs the £500 self-made one
$1,000 to $6,000Natural diamond1 ct---Writer's illustrative range for a natural 1 ct diamond, contrasted with a similarly priced lab option at 5 ct
$1,000Lab-grown diamond2 ct---Excellent-quality 2ct lab diamond available around $1k for comparison
$1,000 to $1,500-–--2023Local quotes for a 14k solitaire setting about 2 years before the comment, versus about half that paid to an out-of-state jeweler
$1,000Lab-grown diamond–--2025Claims the same stone as the asker's could be found loose online for under $1k
$1,000 to $700-–-Etsy2025Same-style ring the buyer paid $1,000 for was later seen listed on Etsy by a different seller for $700
$1,000Lab-grown diamond5 ctradiant-2025A buyer estimated a similar loose 5ct lab stone could be found online or direct from cutters for around this much
$1,000Lab-grown diamond2 ct---Same 2ct F VS1 spec cited at roughly $1,000+ if lab-grown, versus 10k+ natural
$1,000Other gemstone–ovalEtsy seller2025Found a fairly similar vintage oval moss agate ring on Etsy for under half the ~$2000 Oore Jewelry price, i.e. well under $1000
$1,000 to $1,400Lab-grown diamond–--2025Points to a group-buy lab-diamond tennis bracelet discussion selling in this range as a fairer comparison than the $4,300 NYC quote
$1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2025Bought an exact replica of his real wedding band via an online marketplace for about $1000 less than his real ring cost, as a spare
$1,000Other gemstone–--2025Rough guess for a custom solid white gold topaz ring made by a local US jeweler, depending on gold used
$1,000Other gemstone–--2025Repeated opinion that a fair price is closer to this amount than the original quote
$1,000 to $2,000-–-Luvansh-Claims Luvansh could match the spec for 1-2k with a 25% off code, well under the local listing
$1,000Lab-grown diamond3.04 ctround-2025Buyer's estimate that an equivalent 3.04ct D/VS1 lab diamond should cost around $1k from many suppliers, versus the $5.5k the asker's diamond alone cost
$1,000-–--2025Estimated additional cost for a comparable setting, about $1k more
$1,000 to $3,000Lab-grown diamond5 ctemerald-2025Two IGI-certified stones with identical grades can differ this much because cut precision isn't fully captured by the certificate
$1,000Lab-grown diamond4 ct--2025Writer's own 4ctw total weight ideal-cut D/VVS2 lab diamond studs in 18k gold cost about $1,000, roughly a tenth of the earth-mined quote
$1,000 to $2,000Lab-grown diamond2 ctround-2025Buyer estimates a 2ct round lab diamond ring should cost under $2,000, maybe as low as $1,000 depending on metal and vendor
$1,000 to $10,000Lab-grown diamond–--2025A lab stone at $1k or less looks the same as a natural that would have run $10k or more before labs caught on
$1,000 to $199Lab-grown diamond2 ct-Macy's-Macy's app-exclusive sale: 2ct lab diamond ring on silver marked down from $1,000 to $199
$1,000Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2025Folks regularly get 3 carat lab diamonds for less than $1000 on other sites
$1,000-–-Sugarberry Memorials2025Buyer says her usual jeweler would have charged about this for a ring like the asker's $3,200 Etsy purchase
$1,000-–---Would have paid over 1000 for the same two bands without the sale discount
$1,000Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2025Typical cost cited for the lab-grown equivalent of the same 1ct VVS1 DEF stone and 18k gold setting
$1,000Lab-grown diamond–-Loose Grown Diamond2025A diamond wedding band priced around this much at the same online vendor
$1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said2 ctpear-2025One buyer said stepping up from a 1.93ct to a 2ct pear diamond would have cost about $1,000 more, so she went with the smaller stone for the savings
$1,000 to $3,000Lab-grown diamond3 ct---3ctw round martini-set stud earrings: $1k via a private downtown LA jeweler found on Facebook Marketplace vs about $3k for the same at Grown Brilliance, and $1,700-2,000 at Rare Carat with worse specs
$1,000Lab-grown diamond–-Fiorese-Buyer's estimate for the ring with center stone included at current gold prices, recommending this vendor generically
$1,000-–--2025Buying the diamond online instead of through a local jeweler saved about this much, though a local setting fee added another $100
$1,000Lab-grown diamond–-Sam's Club2025Buyer says a similar lab-grown ring runs about $1,000 at Sam's Club (not available in Canada, though)
$1,000Lab-grown diamond3.26 ctcushion-2025Buyer says a comparable stone to the asker's could be found for closer to $1,000
$1,000Lab-grown diamond1.92 ct-Rare Carat2025Writer's estimate of what a comparable ring plus stone would have cost through Rare Carat instead
$1,000Lab-grown diamond2 ctround-2025General claim about a ceiling price for a 2ct stone in a simple 14k gold solitaire
$1,000Lab-grown diamond–---Estimate for custom-making a similar setting with diamond accents in 14k rose gold; also cited $100-200 per gram depending on detail
$1,000 to $1,200Lab-grown diamond2.2 ct---Wholesaler's estimate of a fair retail price for the asker's ring, versus the $3k asked
$1,000Lab-grown diamond2.2 ct---Estimate the ring could be replicated via an overseas vendor for under $1,000
$1,000 to $1,500Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Zales2025Buyer says the same style ring could be found at Zales for about $1000 less than the $2000-2500 the person asking is considering
$1,000Lab-grown diamond4 ctoval-2025Said a higher color/clarity 4ct lab oval in a normal cut could be bought unbranded for under $1,000, versus $7,900 for the designer piece
$1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said1.57 ct---A jeweler on their network said they could source an identical stone to the asker's and still profit at this price
$1,000 to $1,500Diamond, lab or natural not said–-AliExpress-Suggested the person asking could find a similar ring there instead
£1,000-–---Writer's cited average UK engagement ring price
$1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Blue Nile2026Buyer says most Blue Nile rings run 1,000 dollars or more, pushing back on the idea that they're a budget option
$1,000Lab-grown diamond3.5 ctmarquise-2026Overseas-vendor price estimate for a comparable stone
$1,000Lab-grown diamond1 ct---Same example: an equivalent 1ct lab diamond ring runs about $1,000 retail
$1,000 to $1,200Lab-grown diamond1 ct-Blue Nile2026Lab-grown equivalent to the natural above, same seller and specs
$1,000Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2026The asker's illustrative example of lab-diamond depreciation risk, same argument
$1,000 to $2,000-–--2026Estimated savings buying online versus buying in-person at a store or jeweler
$1,000-–---Estimate: a similar-size diamond about $600 plus a setting for a few hundred more
$1,000-–---Claims many jewelers could replicate the asker's described ring style for about $1,000
$1,000Lab-grown diamond3 ctcushion-2026Buyer's estimate that a crushed-ice cut cushion like the asker's should only cost about this much
$1,000Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2026Says a 2ct lab diamond with better specs than the asker's stone can be found for under this
$1,000 to $1,500Lab-grown diamond3.09 ct--2026Suggests the person asking list around $1500 and be willing to accept as low as $1000
$1,000 to $1,500Lab-grown diamond3.09 ct--2026Estimates $1000-1500 on marketplace
$1,000Lab-grown diamond3.09 ct--2026Suggests trying to sell for $1000 if the ring is in good condition
$1,000Lab-grown diamond3.09 ct--2026Writer, who paid a bit over $4000 for a similar ring including insurance and resizing, says they wouldn't expect more than $1000 on resale
$1,000Lab-grown diamond–--2026Says the same ring bought as lab-grown instead of natural would have cost about $1000, reselling for around $50
$1,000Lab-grown diamond3.09 ct--2026Estimates around $1000
$1,000Lab-grown diamond3.09 ct--2026Insists the stone alone is worth over $1000, disputing others' low estimates
$1,000Sapphire1.2 ct--2026Buyer's ballpark market estimate for a roughly 1.2ct sapphire like this one
€1,000Natural diamond0.32 ct--2026A jewelry-industry buyer says they could make and sell an equivalent ring for about 1,000 euros against the 1,500 euro asking price
$1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said1 ct--20261ct 14k white gold ring bought on sale, roughly 400 below its regular price
€1,000Natural diamond0.5 ct--2026Comparable current market price for a similar-size, higher-clarity diamond, per buyer
€1,000Lab-grown diamond0.3 ct---Price found for a similar ring with a 0.30ct lab diamond instead of natural
$1,000 to $1,450-–-FayJewelry vs Tianyu2026Same custom setting design quoted $1,000 by FayJewelry vs $1,450 plus $45 shipping by Tianyu, about 50% more
$1,000Lab-grown diamond4.02 ctoval--Estimated total cost for the asker's stone if sourced from an overseas vendor, or less
$1,000Lab-grown diamond–-Citrai2026Buyer says Citrai sells lab diamonds cheaply, claiming a stone double the buyer's carat weight with similar specs could be had for about $1,000 or a little less
$1,000 to $16,000Natural diamond1 ct---Buyer cites general pricing guides putting a 1-carat natural diamond at $1,000 to $16,000+ depending on the 4Cs
$1,000 to $1,500Lab-grown diamond1.61 ctoval-2026Estimated fair total if buying the loose stone and setting separately (DIY)
$1,000 to $2,000Lab-grown diamond1.61 ctoval-2026Writer's estimate of a fair total price range for the asker's ring specs
1,000-–---A friend's branded wedding bands cost $1k for both and looked about 85% similar to their own $48 pair
$1,000-–-Her Fifth Carat2026Another jeweler quoted the same ring for about $1,000 more than designer Lex at Her Fifth Carat charged
$1,000Lab-grown diamond–pear--Says a comparable CVD-grown stone can cost under this amount instead of the higher HPHT price
$1,000Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2026Buyer bought a similar stone and setting with better specs for under $1,000, calling the asker's $4,000 price nuts
£1,000 to £1,500Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Says a stone that looks eye-clean should cost around this much in shops, less online
$1,000Lab-grown diamond–---A premade lab stone with a super ideal cut would run about $1,000 versus a custom cut from a well-known cutter
$1,000 to $3,000Lab-grown diamond2.5 ctmarquise-2026Range of quotes gathered so far for just the 2.5ct marquise lab stone from various sources
$1,000 to $1,500Lab-grown diamond3 ctovalBrian Gavin vs Whiteflash2026The person asking found Brian Gavin ran roughly $1k-1.5k more than Whiteflash for a comparable oval
$1,000 to $1,200Moissanite–--2026Buyer's fair-value estimate; near-identical designs from independent designers seen for under $1,000
$1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said2 ct--2026Buyer says a 2ct diamond ring in 10k gold could be found for about $1000 or less, as an alternative to the Swarovski spend
£1,000 to £5Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2026A 3ct lab diamond runs just over £1000 versus about £5 for a similarly sized cubic zirconia, roughly a £950 gap
$1,000Lab-created coloured stone–--2026Estimated cost floor for a precious-metal replica set with synthetic lab-grown stones
$1,000 to $2,000No stone (plain band)–--2024General budget guideline for a plain platinum solitaire setting versus one with pave, stone not included
$1,000Natural diamond1.7 ctemeraldBlue Nile2024Three similar G-VVS emerald cut candidates near 1.7ct priced about $1000 apart from each other
$1,000 to $3,500Lab-grown diamond–-Brilliance/Adiamor2024Another buyer found the same recut stone $1,000 more at Brilliance (even with a 20% discount) and $3,500 more at Adiamor than at Loose Grown Diamonds
$1,000 to $2,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–princess-2024Says comparable princess-cut rings sell on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist in about this range
$1,000Natural diamond0.74 ctother-2024The person asking found stones of similar or better spec, without the pink hue, elsewhere for about $1,000 versus the $7,400 asked here
$1,000 to $2,000Natural diamond–--2024Budget for small, roughly 0.5-1ct, warm-color or included natural diamonds cited as $1,000-2,000
$1,000No stone (plain band)–---A new 18k gold band comparable to the writer's antique 2.3mm find was quoted at over $1,000.
$1,000Lab-grown diamond–--2025Similar VS2 lab diamonds from other sellers go for about $1,000, still considered too high by the buyer
$1,000Other gemstone–--2026One buyer's estimate to have a similar ring made new
$1,000 to $200Lab-grown diamond–--2026Example comparing a $1,000 lab diamond of similar specs that might resell for about $200
$1,000 to $2,000Lab-grown diamond–--2026Says simple lab diamond styles typically run this much
$1,000 to $4,000Lab-grown diamond–--2026Says this is the current average as long as it's a lab stone with the right vendor
$1,000 to $3,000Lab-grown diamond3 ct---Writer says a top color/clarity 3ct lab diamond runs about $1k-$3k
$1,000 to $6,000Lab-grown diamond–---Writer says lab diamond rings currently run about $1k-$6k depending on the designer and how much gold is used
$1,000 to $20,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2026General estimate for custom diamond ring cost depending on stone, metal and design
$1,000 to $10,000Lab-grown diamond–--2026A $1,000 lab diamond was said to look identical to a $10,000 natural diamond of the same size to an onlooker
$1,000 to $4,500Lab-grown diamond2.5 ctmarquise-2024Same lab marquise diamond priced from about $1,000 to $4,500 across 5 different vendors; buyer paid $1,200 where it was finally secured
$1,003Lab-grown diamond5 ct---Writer's illustrative price for a 5 ct lab diamond, about the same as the low end of a 1 ct natural
$1,006Lab-grown diamond2.44 ctround--Same diamond spotted for less at another site than the earlier $1,700 estimate
$1,015Lab-grown diamond1.5 ctpearBetter Star2026Quote for the same ring spec, 14k yellow gold, stone+setting+shipping
$1,050 to $4,200Other gemstone–--2026A buyer said true antique rose-gold garnet rings can be found for about a quarter of this $4,200 ruby ring's price
$1,050Natural diamond–heartJames Allen-A comparable natural heart-shaped stone under 1ct would cost roughly three times the lab option at vendor James Allen, per the buyer's estimate
$1,077 to $11,252Lab-grown diamond6.04 ctradiantRare Carat listing vs price-matched final cost2025Rare Carat's own listing price compared to the out-the-door price after matching a cheaper competitor
$1,080 to $1,410-–-Loose Grown Diamond (LGD)-Price range for matching specs found by filtering the LGD website
$1,082Lab-grown diamond2.58 ctovalloosegrowndiamond.com2025Same stone he had already bought from Ritani found listed lower elsewhere; used to negotiate a price match
$1,090Lab-grown diamond1.5 ctpearTianyu2026Quote for the same ring spec, 14k yellow gold, stone+setting+shipping; considered a top-tier vendor
$1,093Lab-grown diamond2.14 ct-Ritani2024Same 2.14ct HPHT stone quoted at Rockher for 750; Ritani priced it far higher
$1,100 to $180Moissanite–-MoissaniteCo2023Writer preferred an $180 Amazon moissanite ring's setting over a nearly identical $1,100 MoissaniteCo ring
£1,100-–---Buyer says they'd price this diamond at about £1100 (roughly $1400), calling the $4100 quote a rip-off.
$1,100 to $1,500Lab-grown diamond–--2023Estimate that the asker's stone alone was worth about 1100 and about 1500 out the door with a cheap 14k 4-prong setting, versus the 5500 paid
$1,100 to $1,600Lab-grown diamond–-Riddles/Arthurs/Jared/Continental Diamond2025A loose-diamond seller says customers who brought their own lab stone to a jeweler for a simple engagement-ring setting ended up paying $1100-1600 total
$1,100 to $1,300Lab-grown diamond2 ct-PriceScope price chart2025A diamond buyers' forum's lab-diamond price chart shows a same-quality 2ct stone priced $1,100-$1,300 before the setting
$1,100 to $8,100Lab-grown diamond4 ctpearRare Carat listing vs Aurelinne-matched price2025Rare Carat's own listed price compared to what the buyer actually paid after matching Aurelinne
$1,100 to $1,500Lab-grown diamond4.5 ct---Estimate for what a comparable 4.5ct E VVS2 lab center stone should cost, versus the asker's $7,500 quote
€1,100 to €1,375Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2024Example of how import duty (about 20-25%) raises a loose diamond's landed cost when shipped from the US to Romania.
C$1,100 to C$1,200Lab-grown diamond–marquise-2026Buyer's estimate of a fair price for an equivalent lab-diamond version of the ring in question
$1,100Lab-grown diamond–-JannPaul2025A JannPaul pave solitaire setting priced about $1100 less than a comparable classic setting from a custom jeweler
$1,103 to $1,185Lab-grown diamond–-Aurelinne vs Calavera2025Same certified diamond listed at both sites; the person asking notes Calavera's prices have been creeping up over time
$1,117Lab-grown diamond3.1 ctradiantRitani2026Same jeweler says they built a comparable 3.1ct F/VVS2 radiant 14K solitaire through this vendor for $1117 total
A$1,132Lab-grown diamond2.99 ct-Aurelinne2025US vendor price for the same 2.99ct stone comparison
A$1,144Lab-grown diamond2.99 ct-Ruby Harper2025US vendor price for the same 2.99ct stone comparison
$1,150Lab-grown diamond3.03 ctradiantLoose Grown Diamond-The same 3.03ct E VS1 radiant lab diamond the person asking was considering at Adiamor was found listed elsewhere for $1,150
$1,163Lab-grown diamond1.5 ctpearProvence2026Quote for the same ring spec, 14k yellow gold, stone+setting+shipping; considered a top-tier vendor
A$1,170Lab-grown diamond2.99 ct-Calavera2025US vendor price for the same 2.99ct stone the buyer was comparison-shopping; low price implies lab-grown
$1,200 to $800Lab-grown diamond–round-2025Shop's asking price for a GIA-graded ideal-cut lab stone, negotiated down to 800 by the buyer
$1,200-–---Similar wedding bands not matched to the engagement ring were available for about $1200, versus $2000 for the matching one they bought
$1,200 to $1,400Moissanite–-MoissaniteCo2022Suggested competitive US branded pricing range for a similar stone
$1,200Natural diamond1.28 ctoval-2022This buyer's suggested counter-offer to the dealer's $2,000 quote
$1,200 to $7,000Sapphire–---Warning that some jewelers mark up a sapphire actually worth about $1,200/ct and sell it as if worth $7,000/ct
$1,200Lab-grown diamond–-Ritani2023Same spec lab diamond found for $1.2k at Ritani, much less than the $3.9k paid at Brilliant Earth
$1,200-2.6 ctoval--Harsh lowball valuation of the same ruby, citing cut, inclusions and unverified provenance concerns
$1,200 to $1,300Natural diamond0.69 ct--2024A self-described diamond dealer said the same ring shouldn't cost more than this
$1,200 to $1,500Lab-grown diamond2.73 ct--2024Buyer's fair price for a 2.65 to 2.80 ct F VS1 lab stone, calling the asker's store quote far too high
$1,200Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2024A friend's ring saw the same in-store-vs-online price gap, coming out about $1,200 cheaper online
$1,200 to $2,500Lab-grown diamond2.4 ct--2024Same specs priced at $1200 with IGI certification versus $2500 with GIA certification
$1,200Lab-grown diamond–cushion--Similar stones seen priced even lower, around $1,200
$1,200-–---Estimate of the ring's value broken down to just its parts
$1,200Moissanite–--2024Claims a 2.5-3ct moissanite in a 14k setting should cost $1200 or less
$1,200Lab-grown diamond2.2 ct--2024Writer says a 2.2ct D/VS1 great-cut lab stone runs about $1,200 now, versus roughly $27,000 for a similar-looking mined stone
$1,200 to $1,400-–--2025Estimates the setting alone should cost about this much
$1,200Diamond, lab or natural not said2.91 ctround-2025Same stone spec seen priced lower elsewhere than what was paid at Frank Darling
$1,200Lab-grown diamond3.59 ctemerald-2025A jewelry store owner would price a loose VS2 stone of the same specs at about 1200, below the listing
$1,200 to $1,400Lab-grown diamond–--2025Jeweler-buyer says a stone of the same size and specs as the asker's runs $1,200-1,400 at their store.
$1,200Lab-grown diamond2 ctemeraldCalavera2025Estimated sourcing the stone via this vendor plus a local custom setting would total under this, versus the asker's $3,340
$1,200Lab-grown diamond–roundJames Allen2025An identical lab stone listed online at the same figure as the shop's original ask
$1,200Lab-grown diamond1.28 ctroundJames Allen2025An identical-spec diamond found listed on James Allen at the same $1,200 pre-negotiation price
$1,200 to $450Lab-grown diamond–---Same diamond priced $1,200 at Dreamstone vs about $450 at Loose Grown Diamonds (LGD)
$1,200 to $1,500Lab-grown diamond–--2025Rough fair-price estimate for a comparable ring
$1,200 to $1,500Natural diamond1.5 ctradiant-2025Buyer's guess at what the ring could fetch on resale
$1,200Lab-grown diamond3.58 ct--2026Buyer suggested a similar-size F VVS2 lab diamond should cost no more than about $1,200, versus the D IF listing the person asking found.
$1,200Lab-grown diamond–-Rare Carat vs Calavera2026Amount a buyer expected to save by getting Rare Carat to price-match the same lab diamond found cheaper on Calavera
$1,200 to $1,500Lab-grown diamond3.5 ctmarquise-2026Buyer's opinion on the fair maximum price for the asker's exact stone spec
$1,200 to $600Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Jared2025Jared quoted 1,200 for duller, lighter-weight 14k gold bands; a Vietnamese gold shop delivered better quality for 600
$1,200 to $2,000No stone (plain band)–---18in 14k solid gold rope chain, 12.22g; pawn shop originally asked $1700, bought on sale for $1200 after tax, similar chains seen online around $2000
$1,200 to $1,800Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2026Estimated cost range for a 2ct lab diamond ring including setting
$1,200 to $6,000Lab-grown diamond4 ctoval--Same spec stone cited at $1,200 from an online retailer with new stock versus $6,000 at a store with two-year-old inventory
$1,200 to $1,400Lab-grown diamond–-Chinese diamond makers (Fiorese, Provence)-Estimated cost to get the same style ring direct from Chinese manufacturers instead of a US store
$1,200 to $5,000Lab-grown diamond–---The same fancy pink lab diamond was listed at different retailers for roughly $1200, $3000 and $5000
$1,200-–--2026Estimated cost to have the damaged ring remade elsewhere instead of repaired by Tiffany
€1,225 to €1,900Natural diamond–-77diamonds vs local Romanian jewelers2024The same diamond: about 1,225 euros landed via 77diamonds after VAT versus 1,300-1,900 euros quoted by local jewelers
$1,232-–-Adiamor-Adiamor's own quote to set the same loose diamond in 2 weeks, versus $1,750 from David Klass in 2-3 weeks
$1,250Lab-grown diamond2.44 ct-FayJewelry2026Custom 14k setting with 2.44 carats of lab side stones
$1,259 to $3,258Lab-grown diamond2.55 ctradiant--StoneAlgo search range across vendors for those specs, used to judge the asker's quote as too high
$1,290Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Brilliant Earth2023The same ring design costs $1290 for an 18k yellow-gold setting only at Brilliant Earth, versus a $2000 quote for a 14k two-tone custom copy
$1,300Lab-grown diamond2.02 ct-Ritani2023Comparable stone listed at Ritani for around this price; the person asking bought elsewhere instead
$1,300 to $35,000No stone (plain band)–---General claim that lab diamonds plus Chinese custom manufacturing let a buyer get the look of a $35,000 ring for about $1,300.
£1,300-–--2019Writer's own estimate for a comparable 5mm men's band, roughly double her 3mm £650 band; about $1,600 by her conversion
$1,300No stone (plain band)–--2023Quote from a local jeweler for the same custom setting; the same jeweler's stock solitaire settings ran $300-$900
$1,300Sapphire1.25 ct--2023Buyer's general benchmark for an average roughly 1.25ct sapphire, offered as a comparison to the $1850 quote
$1,300 to $1,700-–---Estimated retail cost for a comparable 3/4 eternity ring with diamonds and emeralds, for comparison against a custom family-made version
$1,300 to $2,000-2 ct-Ritani-Eye-clean E-F color 2ct stones found in this range, even at Ritani
$1,300Lab-grown diamond3 ct-Starsgem2024Buyer's own purchase of a 3 CTW pair via a Starsgem group buy, under $1,300.
$1,300Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2024Estimates a lab diamond version of the same ring would run close to half the $2,600 moissanite price
$1,300Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2024Same diamond found $1,300 cheaper online than the in-store price; the store matched the online price
$1,300-–--2025Online vendors quoted 1300 dollars or more just for a setting, without doing the stone-setting work themselves
$1,300 to $1,500Other gemstone–--2025Another buyer's opinion of a fair price range for the same design
$1,300 to $3,900-–---Three quotes for the same platinum band: $3900, $2400, $1300, called the 'bridal tax'

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Price reports on this page come from 306 public discussions where buyers answered in their own words. Each comment that stated what someone paid became one row; notes are paraphrased, never quoted.

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