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Asking prices from $1,100 to $2,000

3,190 quoted prices of this kind. Half of the US ones fall between $600 and $5,000, median $1,500. None of them is a purchase. This page holds the 400 quoted from $1,100 to $2,000.

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PriceStoneCaratShapeWhereYearWhat was quoted
$1,100No stone (plain band)–-Blue Nile2022Price for a men's 950 platinum wedding band, nearly double the gold price the person asking thought was fair
$1,102Natural diamond0.52 ctroundRare Carat2023Round natural diamond listed 19% below Rare Carat's own fair-price estimate; shared as an option, not bought by the person asking.
$1,105-2 ct-Brilliance-Brilliance's lowest-priced comparable super-ideal stone at the time
$1,121Lab-grown diamond6.53 ctovalLuvansh2024Large oval listed at this price with the Labor Day 15% off discount, about 16.5mm long on the finger
$1,125-–-Adiamor2023Comparable platinum six-prong solitaire setting quoted by a forum member before the person asking bought it
$1,125Natural diamond0.4 ctround-2023Reference price for a 0.4ct round diamond of specific measurements shared while comparing sizes
$1,135Lab-grown diamond1.4 ctovaldeBebians2023Starting price found searching deBebians for G+/VVS2+/1.4ct+ lab ovals, matching the asker's specs.
$1,137Lab-grown diamond–round-2024One of five candidate loose lab diamonds (1.8-2.0ct, ideal cut, G+/VS1+ range) the person asking was comparing before an in-person viewing
$1,137Lab-grown diamond1.82 ctroundFrank Darling2024One of four lab diamonds compared for the ring; not chosen after looking darker in person
€1,139Lab-grown diamond1.04 ctroundJames Allen2023Cheapest lab stone, ideal cut, among about 450 lab results for D-E, SI1-VS2, very good or better cut, under 1.5 ct
$1,146Lab-grown diamond1.84 ctround-2024A cheaper alternative found online with visibly brown CVD material per another buyer; skipped without an in-person viewing
$1,149Lab-grown diamond2.6 ctradiantloosegrowndiamond.com-Listing found for what a buyer identified as the same loose stone the person asking was quoted for
C$1,150Sapphire–--2022Listing for 4 particolor sapphires together, offered as a cheaper alternative source
$1,150Lab-grown diamond1 ct-Rare Carat2026A ready-made 1ct lab diamond solitaire with a pave band listed at this price
$1,153Lab-grown diamond2.66 ctroundRitani-Actual checkout price the person asking saw for the same listing, versus the $413 diamond-cost line item
$1,166Lab-grown diamond3.44 ctovalCalavera2025One of a shortlist of lab ovals being screened for possible purchase, not bought
$1,170Diamond, lab or natural not said–pearBrian Gavin Diamonds2023Current price for the same pear-shaped bezel setting style a buyer had priced years earlier at about $800 plus a $400 customization fee
$1,183-–-Loose Grown Diamond-A marquise-style setting suggested as a dupe for the Jared setting
$1,191Lab-grown diamond2.1 ctradiantDreamStone-Alternative lab radiant option with the same specs, slightly larger and cheaper
$1,194Lab-grown diamond4.51 ctovalRubyHarperFineJewelry2025Candidate oval lab stone noted for strong sparkle despite bowtie uncertainty
$1,196Lab-grown diamond2.6 ctroundLoose Grown Diamond2024HPHT stone listed online, flagged for questionable pavilion and crown angles
$1,200Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2025An online listing the person asking saw had a visible brown inclusion in the middle, used as an example of unfiltered inventory.
$1,200 to $1,700Lab-grown diamond3 ctroundPRAMAHJewels2026Etsy listing for a 3ct round lab diamond ring, marked down from $1,700 to $1,200
$1,200Lab-grown diamond3.2 ctround-2022Jeweler quote for a 9mm lab-created ruby (~3.2ct diamond-equivalent size); smaller 8mm/~2ct size also available
$1,200Lab-grown diamond1.5 ctroundLightbox2022Another buyer's report of a Lightbox 1.5ct round listing price
$1,200Lab-grown diamond0.5 ctroundVrai20220.5ct total weight round lab diamond stud earrings in 14k white gold; vendor doesn't ship to New Zealand
$1,200Lab-grown diamond–-Ritani2022Lab diamond, VS2 G ideal cut, priced on Ritani
$1,200Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2023Cited as an example of how affordable lab diamonds have gotten, suggesting friends could get a big lab stone cheaply
$1,200 to $1,300Lab-grown diamond2 ct---Buyer regularly sees F-G color 2ct lab diamonds in this price range
$1,200Lab-grown diamond2 ct---Benchmark price for a near-colorless 2ct lab diamond, cited to show the L-color option was overpriced
$1,200Lab-grown diamond–-Brilliance-Buyer's own H-color lab diamond cost the same $1,200 as the L-color stone being asked about
$1,200Lab-grown diamond1.5 ct--2024Same buyer said the lab equivalent at 1.5 CTW runs about $1,200 with better color and clarity than the natural option.
$1,200Lab-grown diamond3 ctemeraldLuvansh2024A 3 carat emerald-cut lab diamond solitaire ring spotted on Luvansh's site for about $1,200, not purchased
$1,200Lab-grown diamond3.5 ctmarquiseLoose Grown Diamond-Starting price found for 3.5ct+ G+ VS1+ marquise stones; a full custom ring achievable around $5k
$1,200 to $1,400Lab-grown diamond3 ct---Says a good-quality 3ct lab diamond should not cost more than $1,200-$1,400
$1,200 to $1,600-–---Typical price range cited for a pre-made, non-custom version of the same setting style
$1,200Lab-grown diamond5 ctemeraldLooseLabGrown2025Listing seen online, not purchased by the writer, cited to show how low Chinese/Indian-sourced lab prices have gone.
$1,200-–-RareCarat2025Example setting price with smaller pear side stones cited as fair pricing for the mount
$1,200-–---Linked a social-media video of a ring priced at $1,200
$1,200Lab-grown diamond–---Claims nice large lab-grown stone rings can be found under $1,200
£1,200 to £2,000Natural diamond–---Natural sapphires around 0.7-1ct in a similar design, price range the writer found while shopping
$1,200 to $1,500-–-David Klass-Same custom jeweler's quote for a simple regular ring setting
$1,200Diamond, lab or natural not said–radiant-2025Says everything they've seen for a 1-1.5ct radiant runs above $1200
$1,200-–--2025Saw an 18k gold bridal set around $1,200 with great reviews, but the band was too thin for daily wear on close inspection
$1,200Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Oore2025Vendor's cheapest engagement ring style in this look, not including a wedding band
£1,200 to £1,500-1 ct-Stienhardt2025US online retailer; 1ct on a non-pave setting runs about this much once UK import tax is included, plus frequent 20% sales
$1,200Lab-grown diamond3 ct---Cited as a realistic price today for a 3 ct lab diamond solitaire ring
$1,200Lab-grown diamond–-Loose Grown Diamond2026Buyer saw two just-over-2ct HPHT GCAL 8X stones around this price a few weeks earlier
$1,200Lab-grown diamond5.5 ct---A gem dealer says they've personally sold custom, flawless, properly-cut lab emeralds this size for $1,200 before
$1,200 to $1,250-–-FayJewelry-Two elaborate 14k gold 3-stone settings from the same China-based maker, priced $1200 and $1250, lab side stones supplied
$1,200Lab-grown diamond2 ctemeraldProvence-Estimate for a 2ct D IF ideal-cut emerald stone via a designer named Liya
$1,200Lab-grown diamond–-Quince-A similar oval eternity band listed at Quince, offered for comparison
$1,200Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2026Antique/worn-look rings shown in photos around this price; context otherwise unclear
$1,200 to $1,300Lab-grown diamond1.1 ctoval-2023GCAL 8X certified oval lab diamonds around 1-1.25ct seen priced in this range
$1,200Lab-grown diamond–--2024Cheapest and smallest of the four candidates, HPHT, described by the person asking as the most bland
$1,200 to $1,300Lab-grown diamond–round-2026Community price estimate for an ideal-proportioned, hearts-and-arrows HPHT diamond under consideration, not a confirmed purchase
$1,200Lab-grown diamond–-Adiamor-One of several Adiamor listings the person asking was comparing
$1,200-–-Etsy2022An opal-and-diamond halo bezel ring listing the person asking weighed as an engagement ring, shown only as a rendering with no real photo
$1,203Lab-grown diamond2.09 ctradiantDreamStone-Lab-grown radiant diamond under consideration; dark bottom facets raised a light-leakage concern
$1,204Lab-grown diamond4.02 ctovalRubyHarperFineJewelry2025Candidate oval lab stone shown to the person asking
$1,205Natural diamond–-Brilliance in Diamonds2024New Orleans jeweler lists a similar baguette band with natural stones; buyer thinks a custom lab version is possible
$1,211Lab-grown diamond4.09 ctovalRubyHarperFineJewelry2025Candidate oval lab stone the recommending shopper especially liked
$1,219Lab-grown diamond2.45 ctroundBrilliance2024Super-ideal-cut round LGD listed at Brilliance for $1,219 with a discount code, shown as an example of upgrade value
$1,220Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Mona2026Quote received from maker Mona for an engagement ring, said to be higher than a comparable quote from Scott Bonomo in the US
$1,225Moissanite–-Frank Darling2023Setting-only price for a similar design; center moissanite stone priced separately.
$1,243Lab-grown diamond2.5 ctrounddeBebians-DEF colour VS1+ 2.5ct+ lab round brilliant diamonds starting from this price at the vendor; warns Brilliant Earth's lab diamonds are overpriced
$1,248Lab-grown diamond–round-2024Second of five candidate loose lab diamonds the person asking was comparing
$1,250 to $1,350Lab-grown diamond2.12 ctovalRitani2023The asker's own browsing estimate for a 2.125-2.25ct oval lab diamond before adding a setting
£1,250Natural diamond0.4 ct-Goldsmiths20269ct white gold multi-stone ring, shortlisted online but not bought
$1,250Lab-grown diamond4.23 ctcushion--Buyer is a seller listing this as their own typical price for a cushion brilliant cut
$1,250Lab-grown diamond2 ct-Fiorese2025Vendor quoted a 2ct F VS1 lab diamond with 14K setting lower than its own listed site price
$1,250Lab-grown diamond1.02 ctroundBrian Gavin2026A 1.02ct D-IF round lab diamond in Brian Gavin's Connoisseur Collection listed around $1,250
$1,257Lab-grown diamond1.56 ctroundRare Carat2025Example price-match demo for the person asking: $357 diamond plus $900 platinum setting, $1,257 total plus tax, free shipping.
$1,258Lab-grown diamond2.7 ctroundLoose Grown Diamond2024HPHT stone listed online, flagged for a possible blue tint
$1,259Lab-grown diamond3.16 ctoval-2025One of six compared ovals; minimal bowtie but too chubky a cut for the asker's preference
$1,275Natural diamond0.5 ct-Etsy2026Etsy listing for a 0.5ct natural yellow diamond in 14k white/yellow gold, cited as a cheaper natural alternative to a lab stone
$1,288Moissanite3 ctovalKuololit-Same 3ct oval cyan moissanite style priced in 18k gold
$1,289Lab-grown diamond3.81 ctradiantLuvansh202530% off sale price
$1,290Lab-grown diamond1.28 ctround-2023CVD-grown candidate stone the person asking was comparing before buying elsewhere
$1,292Lab-grown diamond5.01 ctradiantLoose Grown Diamond2025Same-spec stone found far cheaper here than Brilliance's listing; buyer says this site is best for loose stones, not settings
$1,294Lab-grown diamond4.2 ctroundDreamStone-Points to this specific listing to show the person asking overpaid for a much smaller stone
$1,299Natural diamond1 ct-Costco20221ct diamond ring the person asking saw at Costco while ring shopping
A$1,299-–---An eternity ring set the writer is considering for a future upgrade
$1,300Lab-grown diamond5.21 ctovalDanielWilliamDiamonds2024The asker's listing, questioned as much cheaper than the roughly $10,000 seen elsewhere for similar specs
$1,300 to $3,000-–-Brilliant Earth-Range seen for 1.3-1.5ct stones matching the local jeweler's Luxury tier specs
$1,300No stone (plain band)–-a local jeweler2026Cheapest plain 2mm platinum wedding band quoted in-store, about twice the buyer's budget
$1,300Lab-grown diamond1.5 ct-Ouros2026Just over this price, but includes a free bonus 0.5ct silver pendant necklace
$1,300Moissanite–--2020A shopper mentions a moissanite ring she's eyeing but hasn't bought yet
$1,300 to $1,500Lab-grown diamond1.5 ct--2022Buyer's own research shopping for a 1.5ct lab diamond with flawless specs across several sites
$1,300Lab-grown diamond–ovalBlue Nile20237mm-long lab oval stone-only listing at the asker's budget ceiling; bigger sizes possible going moissanite instead
$1,300Lab-grown diamond2.1 ctroundRitani2023Comparable lab diamond with the same specs listed around this price on Ritani
$1,300Diamond, lab or natural not said3.63 ctprincessLuvansh.com2024A 3.63ct princess cut D VVS2 ideal cut diamond listed for less than this amount
$1,300Lab-grown diamond4.5 ct-Luvansh2024Largest diamonds in stock (over 4ct, under 5ct, VS1/VS2) listed under this price before the 15% discount
$1,300-–-Ruby Harper Fine Jewelry2025Stones matching the asker's specs said to start around this price on the vendor's site
$1,300Lab-grown diamond2 ct-Loose Grown Diamond20259-stone diamond band, 2ct total, 14K gold, suggested as cheaper and more durable than 18K
$1,300Lab-grown diamond6 ctroundCalavera New York-6ct round ideal-cut lab stone spotted on Calavera's site
$1,300Lab-grown diamond7 ctround--Estimate for a 7ct E/VVS ideal round lab stone, just under this price
$1,300Lab-grown diamond7 ctprincessLuvansh2026Buyer notes this vendor sells a 7ct princess cut lab diamond for around $1300, much less than the asker's $4000 stone
$1,300 to $2,000Lab-grown diamond–---Similar lab-diamond rings seen listed for $1,300-$2,000 on buy-sell-trade pages
$1,300 to $1,500Natural diamond1 ct--2026Retail price for a new comparable 1ct G-H SI1-2 natural diamond with GIA cert, for comparison to resale value
$1,300 to $5,000Lab-grown diamond7 ct--2026Buyer googled 7ct lab-grown diamond prices and found a range from about $1,300 to $5,000
$1,300Lab-grown diamond2.5 ct---Tried to buy a 2.5ct L blue-nuance lab stone at this price but it turned out unavailable
$1,300Lab-grown diamond1.7 ctroundAdiamor2024Another alternative stone suggested, priced under this amount
$1,300Lab-grown diamond2.4 ctround-2024Round LGD listing under $1,300, suggested to the person asking while shopping for an upgrade stone
€1,300Natural diamond0.46 ctround-2024A candidate stone he considered but did not buy; matching setting quoted separately at about 400 EUR for 18k gold or platinum.
$1,300Lab-grown diamond2.6 ct--2024A buyer said 2.5-2.7ct E-F VS1-VVS2 clean HPHT lab diamonds with hearts-and-arrows cut could be found for under $1,300 at the time
$1,300Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2024A 3-carat lab diamond another community member wrote for sale at this price
$1,300Lab-grown diamond–--2024Third candidate stone, classified H&A but CVD with possible treatment; more yellow/peach color, the largest of the four
$1,300Lab-grown diamond3.51 ct-the_diamond_bucket_lab (Instagram)2024A 3.51ct antique-style lab diamond spotted for sale around $1,300, suggested after the asker's Ritani stone became unavailable
$1,300Lab-grown diamond1.35 ctroundDistinctive Gem2025A second custom-cut lab stone around 1.35-1.36 carats from the same cutter
$1,300Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2024Worn ring with an unusually tall Tiffany-style setting, seen listed secondhand on Facebook Marketplace; buyers called the price too high for its condition
$1,306Lab-grown diamond2 ctround-2024The asker's own search found the exact diamond she ended up buying listed no lower than $1,306 elsewhere at the time
$1,307Lab-grown diamond2.33 ctovaldeBebians2023A specific larger oval lab diamond the buyer liked from the same deBebians search.
$1,311Lab-grown diamond1.22 ctround-2023CVD-grown candidate stone the person asking was comparing before buying elsewhere
$1,312Lab-grown diamond1.71 ctroundAdiamor2024HPHT stone offered as a fast-available alternative to the asker's delayed order, price-matched to a competitor listing
$1,320No stone (plain band)–-Blue Nile20256mm platinum wedding band listed at this price, cited as cheaper than Lashbrook's quote
$1,330Lab-grown diamond–roundLoupe3602025Fifth option from the same search, same price as the fourth
$1,330Lab-grown diamond–roundLoupe3602025Fourth option from the same search
$1,332Lab-grown diamond–round-2024Third of five candidate loose lab diamonds the person asking was comparing
$1,337Lab-grown diamond–round-2024Fourth of five candidate loose lab diamonds the person asking was comparing
A$1,349Lab-grown diamond0.3 ct-Austen Blake-Thicker gold band lab-diamond ring listing, 0.30ct; about $870 USD after exchange, over the asker's budget
$1,350Lab-grown diamond0.13 ct--2026Thinnest of three half-pave cathedral setting options priced for a 4.1 ct oval center stone, .13 ctw of pave diamonds.
$1,350Lab-grown diamond2 ct-DE2023Same vendor's 2ct lab diamond price, which the writer decided to pass on
$1,368Diamond, lab or natural not said–otherTinyLightJewelry2023An asymmetrical version of the same lozenge-cut custom ring design was priced at $1,368
$1,370 to $1,770Lab-grown diamond1.55 ctovalBrilliant Earth-Loose oval lab diamonds near 1.55ct VS1 listed from $1,370 to $1,770, undercutting Jared's quoted stone price
$1,380Natural diamond0.71 ctprincess-2025Same seller's alternative princess-cut solitaire, 14k gold, 5-7 grams
$1,380Lab-grown diamond3.02 ct-Fiorese-Fiorese quoted a 3.02ct OMC lab diamond, no cert, that the buyer passed on
$1,385Lab-grown diamond–roundLoupe3602025Sixth and highest-priced option from the same search
$1,386Lab-grown diamond1.63 ct--2024A 1.63ct D IF hearts-and-arrows lab diamond listed for $1,386, shared as a comparison example
$1,390 to $1,990No stone (plain band)–-Brilliant Earth-Six comparable diamond ring settings listed for $1,390 to $1,990, offered as cheaper alternatives to Jared's setting
$1,400 to $1,200-1.21 ctradiant-2024Etsy 14k rose gold 3-stone ring, center stone advertised as chrysoberyl but likely diaspore/zultanite, ~1.21ct radiant with 0.42ctw G-H I1 diamond accents; seller discounted from $1,400 to $1,200 but buyer ultimately asked for a refund
$1,400Lab-grown diamond–ovalRitani2022Ritani's oval lab diamonds reportedly start around $1,400; ovals were said to be pricier lately due to popularity
$1,400Lab-grown diamond1.3 ctroundLightbox2022Lightbox price recommendation for a 1.3ct round brilliant lab diamond; typical color E-G, clarity VVS
$1,400Moissanite–-Charles & Colvard-Buyer cites this as the typical starting price for a ring at this higher-end vendor, with lifetime warranty
$1,400Lab-grown diamond2 ct-Old World Jewels2024Same vendor's price for a 2 CTW pair, EF color VS+ clarity, 14k gold settings included.
$1,400 to $2,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2024Premade rings she considered before opting for the custom dream ring
$1,400Lab-grown diamond3 ctpearFrank Darling-Excellent/excellent cut, part of the same vendor price comparison
$1,400Lab-grown diamond3 ctmarquiseLooseGrownDiamond-Excellent/ideal cut, same India-based vendor comparison
$1,400Lab-grown diamond2.5 ctemerald-2024A 2.5ct lab emerald-cut ring seen for around this much from a seller on a private marketplace (pmsforsale); IGL certified
$1,400 to $1,800Lab-grown diamond2 ct---Estimated total for a complete 2-carat-plus lab diamond ring including setting
$1,400Other gemstone–--2025Estate jewelry store listed a 14k gold star ruby ring at $1,400, not yet purchased
$1,400Lab-grown diamond4 ct-LooseGrownDiamond.com-Price for the same specs another buyer paid $10,000 for via RareCarat; price-matching could have saved about $8,500
$1,400Lab-grown diamond–-Rare Carat-Suggests price-matching a specific emerald-cut stone into Rare Carat's Summer Solitaire setting for under this amount before tax
$1,400 to $2,000Lab-grown diamond–--2026Many big lab diamond rings run under $2,000, with many well under $1,400, per a buyer; many buyers choose 10k gold over 14k or 18k to save cost
$1,400Lab-grown diamond2 ct-Kosher Diamonds2026Vendor's 2ct E-color VVS2 excellent-cut stone offered at just over $1,400
$1,400Lab-grown diamond2.08 ctroundAdiamor2023A 2.08ct E VS2 GIA-certified lab diamond flagged as a good deal; sold to another buyer before the person asking could act, price corrected from an initially misstated $1,500
$1,400Lab-grown diamond–round-2024Second alternative stone listed just over this price
$1,400Lab-grown diamond2.13 ctroundB2C Jewels2024An alternative similarly specced excellent-cut lab diamond the person asking considered instead
$1,400Lab-grown diamond–-Adiamor-Another Adiamor listing the person asking was comparing
$1,403Moissanite10.5 ct-Etsy listing (inspiration ring)2025The original inspiration ring (10.5ct blue moissanite in 10k yellow gold) is listed on Etsy for $1403.31.
$1,408Lab-grown diamond2.14 ct---Four diamonds matching the asker's exact spec found online, $1,408 total for the four
$1,414Lab-grown diamond2.85 ct-Ritani-Ritani retail listing for the same ideal-cut specs as the asker's stone; $1,272.60 with a 10% sale
$1,415Diamond, lab or natural not said0.54 ct-RareCarat2025An ideal-cut 0.54ct I VS1 diamond in white gold listed at $1415 on RareCarat
$1,420Lab-grown diamond1.58 ctroundBrian Gavin2025BG Select lab-grown round listed at this price, cited when comparing markup between the BG and Whiteflash lines
€1,429Lab-grown diamond1.01 ct-James Allen2023Ideal-cut lab stone from the same James Allen search
$1,437Lab-grown diamond4.38 ctovalRubyHarperFineJewelry2025Candidate oval lab stone shown to the person asking during her search
$1,444No stone (plain band)–-Helzberg2024The store's own site sells that exact setting alone, price cut from $2499 to $1444.15
$1,450Lab-grown diamond2.28 ctcushion--Buy-sell-trade listing for a cushion cut ring, resizable, size 5
$1,450Lab-grown diamond–--2024Second candidate stone, H&A and HPHT, but didn't visually 'pop' for the person asking
$1,450 to $1,650Lab-grown diamond2.64 ctovalLoupe360-Two GIA-graded lab ovals (one 2.64 ct) with strong optical potential, priced $1,450-1,650
$1,450Natural diamond0.87 ct---EBay antique white-gold transitional-cut diamond ring, .87ctw natural; seller accepted a $1450 offer; found by a forum helper, not bought by the person asking.
$1,465-–-FayJewelry-Custom platinum 3-stone setting (8.54g, center stone extra) with lab radiant side stones cost $1465, versus an $11,000 similar-looking setting seen elsewhere
$1,465Lab-grown diamond2.43 ctround-2025A 2.43 ct D VVS lab round stone another shopper kept as a backup option but ended up buying something else instead
$1,468Lab-grown diamond2.57 ctovalloosegrowndiamond.com2025Example listing shared to show cheaper lab diamond pricing
$1,475Lab-grown diamond3.2 ctroundAdiamor-3.20ct G VS1 round lab diamond with a faint blue nuance and possible fireball-style fluorescence
A$1,479Lab-grown diamond3.02 ctroundFacetlane-HPHT stone; buyer unsure what the extra $400 over the E VVS1 option buys.
$1,480Natural diamond0.84 ct--2025Same private seller's alternative ring with .50ct natural accent stones, $100 more than the one she put money on
$1,481Lab-grown diamond1.5 ctroundRitani2024The exact same stone (matched by lab report number) listed here, about 40% cheaper
$1,485Lab-grown diamond–-LooseGrownDiamond2025E color CVD stone the buyer's jeweler offered, same stone listed online elsewhere cheaper
$1,486Lab-grown diamond2.87 ctovalCalavera2025One of a shortlist of lab ovals being screened for possible purchase, not bought
$1,498Lab-grown diamond2.65 ctroundAdiamor2023HPHT lab diamond, Affinity cut, price-matched to $1,498; suggested as a better-looking alternative to the GCAL 8X options
$1,500Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Costco2023The person asking saw a ring at this price from Costco while comparison shopping
$1,500-–--2023The asker's asking-price floor for loose opalescent pink/purple sapphires (2+ ct) at boutique sellers like Gem Breakfast, Misfit Sapphires, and Staghead Designs, before any setting
$1,500Lab-grown diamond1.64 ctround--Listing the person asking is considering; the color looked slightly yellow-brown to the writer
$1,500Lab-grown diamond4 ctovalLuvansh-Listing the person asking saw for a 4-carat oval lab diamond ring, asking whether it's a good price
C$1,500-–--202514k gold ring (~7g) with a commercial-quality ("HI" clarity) emerald plus 0.73ct total J-K/I1 melee diamonds, asking 1500 CAD.
$1,500 to $2,000Lab-grown diamond–--2026Simplest basic lab-grown solitaire engagement ring the buyer could find online was priced $1,500-$2,000 by itself
$1,500Lab-grown diamond1.5 ctoval-2022Quick multi-site search estimate for a diamond matching the asker's specs, not tied to one specific listing
$1,500Lab-grown diamond2 ct-Ritani-Price point mentioned for a 2ct lab stone
$1,500-–-James Allen2022A comparable pave split-shank setting found cheaper than the local jeweler's roughly $2,250 quote.
$1,500Lab-grown diamond1.3 ct--2022Suggested as a cheaper alternative to the natural trade-up; original diamond could become a pendant instead
$1,500Lab-grown diamond2.48 ctoval-2022A buyer recalls seeing a nice 2.48ct oval lab diamond (stone type inferred) wrote for about $1,500, showing how low lab prices had fallen.
$1,500Lab-grown diamond2.5 ctoval-2023A lab oval diamond seen wrote online that the writer now wants to find something similar to
$1,500-–---Similar wedding bands in stores started around $1,500 versus under $300 on Etsy
$1,500Lab-grown diamond2 ctround--Considers this a fair price for a nice round solitaire lab diamond ring, more for a fancier setting.
$1,500Moissanite–---Suggests a nice moissanite ring can be found for this much or less as a cheaper alternative.
$1,500Lab-grown diamond3.4 ct-Dreamstone/Brilliance2023Claims a comparable 3.4ct lab stone can be found near this price at either site
$1,500Lab-grown diamond2 ct-Adiamor2024Buyer estimated ordering a similar 2 CTW pair from Adiamor and setting locally would run about $1,500.
$1,500Lab-grown diamond3 ct-Ritani20243ct DEF, SI1-or-better lab diamond priced on Ritani, per the writer's comparison.
$1,500-3.05 ct---The same padparadscha sapphire's highest current auction bid before the asker's eventual purchase
$1,500Lab-grown diamond3 ct-Provence-Provence had a sale on stock 3ct antique-cut stones around $1,500 each
$1,500Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2024Recommends paying no more than this net for a 3ct lab stone
$1,500Lab-grown diamond3 ctpearLooseGrownDiamond-Excellent/ideal cut, highest-priced of the India-based vendor's examples
$1,500 to $2,000Lab-grown diamond–-Mikado Diamonds2024Vendor says lab-grown rings commonly sell in this range; 4-5 carat lab-grown rings are also a popular monthly seller
$1,500Lab-grown diamond2 ctradiant-2024A smaller but higher-clarity radiant-cut ring with a pave band, seen at a recommended lab-diamond jeweler
$1,500Lab-grown diamond3 ct---A jewelry seller says she sells 3ct solitaire lab diamonds for around this much or less, with an IGI report
$1,500Lab-grown diamond2 ct---Same buyer's estimate once the stone is already set in a mounting
$1,500Lab-grown diamond4 ctpearLooseGrownDiamond.com2024A 4ct+ E color pear at VVS2/VS1 clarity found online for under $1,500, well below the $5,500 private-jeweller VVS1 quote
$1,500Lab-grown diamond2.5 ct-Ouros Jewels2024Website listing the person asking found for a 2.5ct loose lab diamond, well above what a buyer's cousin actually paid the vendor directly.
$1,500Lab-grown diamond5 ctradiantLuvanash2024New stone price with a 25% site discount applied; used to gauge what the asker's secondhand 5ct stone might realistically fetch, likely less
$1,500Lab-grown diamond3 ctroundLooseGrownDiamond-Cheapest not-terrible HPHT-grown 3ct round on the same site
$1,500Lab-grown diamond3 ct-Alex Park-Semi-vetted 3ct lab diamond
$1,500Natural diamond1 ct-James Allen2025Lowest price for an I SI2 near 1 ct, used as the floor for a mounted-stone estimate
$1,500Lab-grown diamond1.5 ctroundKay2025Kay's Now + Forever round-cut halo ring, 1.5 ctw lab diamonds, 14k yellow gold, referenced at about $1,500
$1,500Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2025A setting listed at a site with bad reviews that required also buying their own overpriced diamonds
$1,500Lab-grown diamond1.5 ct---Jeweler's own finished 14k gold ring, all-in price including design and insured shipping
$1,500Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2025Says a 2-carat white diamond solitaire can be found for under $1,500
$1,500Lab-grown diamond3.51 ctprincessJewelry by Cleo-An HPHT stone with a desirable ratio found for under $1,500, cited to argue the asker's $1,500 price gap was excessive
$1,500No stone (plain band)–-Whiteflash-Platinum pave engagement ring setting (no stone) listed at this price as a comparison option
$1,500 to $3,000Lab-grown diamond2 ct---Typical retail range for a 2-carat lab diamond depending on setting, per buyer
$1,500 to $2,000Lab-grown diamond2 ctoval-2025Estimates a lab-grown ring matching the asker's desired 2ct oval hidden-halo look would cost around this range
$1,500No stone (plain band)–--2025A jewelry designer's stated starting price for any custom ring, before factoring in platinum's recent price spike
$1,500Lab-grown diamond–--2025Buyer offers to get the person asking the same stone for this price
$1,500Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2025An 18kt solitaire mounting retails for about $1500, according to someone who works in the jewelry industry
$1,500Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Estimated the asker's chosen setting alone should cost about this, in line with Blue Nile's own pricing
$1,500Lab-grown diamond–-Calavera-Points to a lab diamond listed for about $1,500 on Calavera as an affordable example
$1,500Lab-grown diamond–-Zales20261-2ct lab ring-and-band sets starting around this price at the same store
$1,500No stone (plain band)–-Cartier-Simple gold wedding band seen at Cartier before choosing a $100 Amazon band instead
$1,500Lab-grown diamond3.58 ct-Calavera2026Buyer linked a 3.58 ct D VVS2 excellent-cut lab diamond listed for $1,500 as a fair-price comparison.
$1,500Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Buyer recalled seeing the identical style of ring, brand new with all its diamonds in place, at this price online.
$1,500 to $2,000No stone (plain band)–---Expected cost including a custom-work fee for making a CAD and mold, plus a fee to set an outside stone
$1,500Natural diamond1 ctemerald-2026Quoted as buyable today for a 1-carat respectable-quality natural emerald cut
$1,500 to $2,000Lab-grown diamond2 ctemerald--A 2ct lab diamond emerald cut ring like the asker's should top out around $1,500-2,000
$1,500Lab-grown diamond–--2026Buyer says a similar lab-grown ring could be custom made from an overseas vendor for under $1,500
$1,500Lab-grown diamond5 ctoval-20265ct oval D VS1 lab stone set in a pendant (not a ring) for about $1500
$1,500Lab-grown diamond4 ctprincessChinese livestream sellers20264ct pink princess-cut lab diamond ring with an 18k setting; IGI certification unconfirmed
$1,500 to $1,600Lab-grown diamond2 ctmarquise-202614k gold pave-band halo ring with this stone priced in this range depending on gold price
A$1,500-2 ct--2026Recent auction result for a platinum ring with a 2 ct sapphire and about 1 ct of surrounding diamonds; buyer's premium comes on top
£1,500-–--2026Says this is around what anything decent goes for, whatever you can afford and care about
£1,500-–--2026A jewellery industry worker's rough guess at the average they see, always for a diamond ring, admittedly biased by their business
$1,500Lab-grown diamond3 ct-Fiorese2026In-stock sale ring, about 3ct, around $1,500, with free resizing offered
$1,500Lab-grown diamond5.09 ctovalloosegrowndiamond.com2026Buyer says a similar-spec certified oval lab stone shouldn't cost more than about $1,500 elsewhere
£1,500 to £2,500Lab-grown diamond–--2026Saw local UK jewelers' lab-diamond ring display priced £1,500 to £2,500
C$1,500 to C$2,000Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2026Ballpark cost estimate given for a lab diamond ring like the one described
$1,500Lab-grown diamond1 ct-Lightbox-A Lightbox Finest 1ct lab diamond priced at $1,500, suggested as an alternative when sizing up a lab-diamond purchase
$1,500Lab-grown diamond2 ctround-2023A roughly $1,500 budget could buy north of 2ct D-E VS1+ round lab-grown diamonds
$1,500No stone (plain band)–-Alex Park2024Vendor's starting price for a fancier pave halo and band setting design, going up from there
$1,500Lab-grown diamond3.38 ctround-2024Wrote as a recent-low market price for this stone via a price-tracking site
$1,500Lab-grown diamond1.9 ctround-2024A 1.9 ct H/VS2 lab-grown OEC referenced from another discussion, listed for sale at an asking price of about $1,500
$1,500Lab-grown diamond4 ct--2024Bought a 4ct (3mm stone) tennis bracelet in a round 4-prong setting for just over this amount, buying closer to the supplier than a big retailer.
$1,500Lab-grown diamond2.9 ct--2024One of four candidate stones the person asking weighed; CVD with possible post-growth treatment, not classified H&A
$1,500Lab-grown diamond2.4 ctround-2025A cheaper HPHT alternative shown to the buyer with similar cut proportions to their own picks
$1,500Lab-grown diamond–-Whiteflash2025Ready-made small-diamond huggie hoop earrings with lab-grown stones near the writer's size
$1,500 to $5,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–-James Allen-A site search for similar diamonds swung this widely in price since the listings did not specify cut grade
$1,500 to $5,000-–-US-based custom jeweler2026Domestic custom jeweler cost range depending on customization and center stone size
$1,500Lab-grown diamond1.26 ctround-2023CVD-grown candidate stone the person asking was comparing before buying elsewhere
$1,517Lab-grown diamond3.12 ctemeraldAdiamor2024Candidate lab emerald cut called lively by the forum; sold within the day
$1,529Diamond, lab or natural not said0.5 ctround--Sale price at the buyer's jewelry store for a half-carat round solitaire, called a big markup
£1,550Natural diamond0.75 ctpearGoldsmiths202618ct yellow gold pear cluster ring, shortlisted online but not bought
$1,550 to $300Moissanite7 ct--2026Seller's own shop listing for a 7ct moissanite ring with 2 gold-over-sterling bands, retail $1,550 but accepting offers starting at $300
$1,550Lab-grown diamond1.8 ctround-2024Example of a well-proportioned 1.7-1.9ct D VS1+ lab diamond just under this price
$1,563Lab-grown diamond2.34 ctroundLooseGrownDiamond2024Example stone a community helper found for the buyer's right-hand-ring budget
$1,569Lab-grown diamond4 ctradiantLuvansh202530% off sale price
$1,575Lab-grown diamond1.77 ct--2023An ideal-cut 1.77ct E VS1 lab diamond a jeweler sold the night before posting
$1,592Lab-grown diamond3 ctoval-2025Priciest of the six compared ovals; never arrived, possibly lost in shipping
$1,597Lab-grown diamond3.01 ctovalCalavera2025One of a shortlist of lab ovals being screened for possible purchase, not bought
€1,599Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2024Antique-style ring for sale, 22k gold, 23.2g, double cabochon stone about 12-15ct, identity disputed among sapphire, ruby, amethyst, chalcedony, jade or moonstone
$1,600Lab-grown diamond2 ct-Lightbox2021Lightbox's white (colorless) 2ct lab diamond price before setting, once they began selling colorless stones
$1,600 to $1,800Natural diamond–roundBlue Nile2022A buyer estimated the loose diamond the person asking was asking about, found via a Blue Nile listing, at roughly $1,600-$1,800
$1,600 to $2,100No stone (plain band)–heart-2023Same style heart solitaire setting costs more when made in platinum
$1,600Lab-grown diamond2 ct-Steinhardt and Stones2024Buyer said a comparable 2 CTW lab diamond stud pair here runs around $1,600, well under the asker's $2,600 quote.
$1,600Lab-grown diamond2 ct---Unsolicited offer from a self-described gem broker for an IGI-certified stone
$1,600Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2024A 3-carat lab diamond ring seen listed online for about this price
$1,600Lab-grown diamond2 ctoval-2025Price paid a couple months earlier for a pair of 2ct oval side stones together
$1,600 to $2,650Lab-grown diamond3 ctcushionLuvansh2026Range across roughly 32 matching stones this vendor had listed at the time
$1,600 to $1,800-–-James Ly (@itsjamesly_)-Designer's approximate price range for a matching her wedding band
C$1,600Lab-grown diamond–-RareCarat2026Similar ring using the Madison setting, lab grown
C$1,600Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2026Minimum estimate for a 1ct lab diamond in 14k with a thin band, sourced from an overseas vendor
$1,600Diamond, lab or natural not said–princesseBay2024A comparable ring listed on eBay at this price, cited as an example comp
$1,600Lab-grown diamond2.5 ctroundRitani2026Comparably specced GCAL-certified round lab diamonds priced around $1,600 during a Ritani Labor Day sale, versus Whiteflash's $3,500
$1,600Lab-grown diamond2 ctmarquiseSamstin2026Cited AliExpress vendor price for a 2ct lab-grown diamond ring
$1,607Lab-grown diamond3.19 ctovalCalavera2025One of a shortlist of lab ovals being screened for possible purchase, not bought
$1,615Lab-grown diamond5.09 ct-LooseGrownDiamond2026Second loose lab diamond option the person asking found, no certificate, before tax
$1,627Natural diamond1.3 ctovalBrilliance2026Cheapest natural M-color oval listed at Brilliance at the time of comparison
$1,628Lab-grown diamond2.84 ctroundRuby Harper2025Buyer had agreed to buy this round lab diamond at this price, but the vendor sold the specific stone to someone else before the deal completed
$1,642-–-Victor Canera-Nicer petite pave setting, CAD/cast, no stone
$1,650No stone (plain band)–-Whiteflash2024Platinum pave setting example given as a mid-range budget reference, stone not included
$1,650Lab-grown diamond2 ct---An initial ~2ct option found just above the asker's $1,500 budget, before she settled on other stones
$1,655Lab-grown diamond2.57 ct--2025A 2.57ct stone with both GIA and AGS ideal light-performance reports sitting unsold at this listed price
$1,660Lab-grown diamond–round-2024Priciest of five candidate loose lab diamonds, favored by two buyers as whiter looking
$1,669Lab-grown diamond2.12 ct-DreamStone-A 2.12ct F VVS1 alternative she considered directly against the 2.11ct but skipped since they looked too similar
$1,670Lab-grown diamond1.88 ctroundFrank Darling2024Hearts-and-arrows graded option considered but not chosen; second favorite after the diamond bought
$1,672Lab-grown diamond3.02 ctovalAurelinne2025Loose oval with specs close to the asker's, cited as a cheaper alternative
$1,676Lab-grown diamond2.72 ctround--Example listing found for the person asking: a 2.72ct D VS1 ideal-cut Hearts & Arrows lab diamond for $1676.
£1,699Natural diamond0.5 ct-H Samuel2024A current 0.5ct ring on H Samuel's site at this price is graded I3 clarity, H-J color, low quality for the price per this buyer
$1,699Diamond, lab or natural not said0.5 ct-Kay Jewelers2025A separate Kay solitaire listing cited as an example of markup on low-grade stones
$1,700Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Evorden2024Evorden 'Fae' half diamond wedding band listed around $1,700
$1,700Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Lacee Alexandra2024Lacee Alexandra solid gold textured pave diamond eternity band listed around $1,700, hand-set French-cut stones
$1,700 to $2,000Lab-grown diamond0.88 ctoval--Colorless, virtually flawless 0.75-1ct lab diamonds listed in this range
$1,700 to $2,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2022Large online retailers price plain platinum settings around $1,700-$2,000, more than a custom jeweler would charge for the same work
$1,700-–-Etsy2022The same listing's platinum version was priced here, well above what new platinum work would usually cost
$1,700Lab-grown diamond–-Ritani2023The person asking says dropping to VS2 clarity, same carat/color/cut, brings Ritani's loose lab-grown price down to about this
$1,700Lab-grown diamond–pearDovEggs-Pear lab diamond seen on sale, approximate price
$1,700Lab-grown diamond2.44 ctround--Loose lab diamond option the person asking was weighing for an upgrade, looked up via its IGI report number
$1,700-1 ct-Gabriel Edward Jewelers-Vendor's one-carat rings start around $1,700
$1,700Natural diamond1 ct--2025Dealer quote for an eye-clean SI1 1ct natural diamond
$1,700Natural diamond1 ct--2025Quoted today for an eye-clean IGI VS1 1ct natural, mostly white with a slight warm tint
$1,700Lab-grown diamond7 ctemeraldLooseGrownDiamond.com2025Buyer estimated a similar-sized roughly 7-carat emerald-cut lab diamond in D-F color, VVS2-or-better clarity would run about $1,700, linking an online inventory search as an example
$1,700Lab-grown diamond6 ct--2025Seller offering a 6ctw multi-stone-shape (non-bezel) lab diamond tennis bracelet for $1,700
$1,700Lab-grown diamond–---List price before the discount that brought it to $1,400
$1,700Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2026Cheapest 1ct lab diamond ring the buyer could find in her region (Central Europe); not a purchase
$1,700Lab-grown diamond3 ctroundAurelinne2026Vendor running a 15% promo code bringing a ring matching the asker's specs to this price
C$1,700Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2026Ballpark cost estimate given by a jewelry-account buyer for a ring like the one described
$1,700Lab-grown diamond2.24 ctcushionLauren B Jewelry2023A slightly bigger, more rectangular old mine cushion cut lab diamond listed for just under $1,700, flagged as an alternative for the asker's search
$1,700Lab-grown diamond3.8 ctroundAlex Park2024Pair of lab diamonds for earrings, total 3.8 carat weight, price said to include the setting
$1,700 to $2,200Lab-grown diamond3 ctround-2025Typical price range for a well-cut, clean HPHT diamond 3.0-3.1ct D VS+, per expert
$1,700Lab-grown diamond2.5 ct-Calavera-Another GIA+AGS0 lab diamond around 2.5ct spotted on Calavera for under $1,700
$1,700Lab-grown diamond2.5 ct---Second retailer price found for the identical stone
$1,715Lab-grown diamond2.7 ctroundLoose Grown Diamond2024Lab diamond listed online with an unusually tall 15.5 crown height
$1,726Lab-grown diamond3 ct-Loosegrown2025A lab diamond around 3ct shared as an option for another buyers, priced $1,726
$1,749Lab-grown diamond3.53 ctovalCalavera2025One of a shortlist of lab ovals being screened for possible purchase, not bought
$1,754Lab-grown diamond2.41 ctroundloosegrowndiamond.com2024Hearts-and-arrows round lab diamond suggested to the person asking but not the one ultimately purchased
$1,756Lab-grown diamond3.02 ctemeraldLoose Grown Diamond2024Second candidate stone, needed expert confirmation on eye-cleanliness
$1,760Lab-grown diamond1.86 ct--2023An ideal-cut 1.86ct D VS1 lab diamond the same jeweler sold hours before posting
$1,760Lab-grown diamond2 ct-Ritani2024Current Ritani retail price for the same 2ct lab diamond half-bezel eternity band style, cited as a comparison for the resale listing
$1,763Diamond, lab or natural not said–---A similar-looking ring with 22 diamonds, matching the asker's ring's original stone count, found listed for $1,763.
$1,778Lab-grown diamond1.96 ctround-2023CVD-grown candidate stone the person asking wondered if too good a deal to pass up; did not buy it
$1,780Lab-grown diamond3.76 ct-Fiorese-Fiorese quoted a 3.76ct OMC lab diamond, no cert, that the buyer passed on
$1,789Lab-grown diamond2 ctradiantFiorese2025Price seen for a roughly 2.xx ct pink radiant lab diamond, much higher than another buyer's 3ct stone from a different seller
$1,789Lab-grown diamond–-Von Diamond202514k gold version of a similar tennis bracelet from the same seller
$1,790Lab-grown diamond–-LooseGrownDiamond2025Alternative GIA HPHT stone with no graining shown for comparison, priced just under this
$1,795Lab-grown diamond2.1 ctradiantDreamStone-Higher-color alternative radiant option at a higher price
$1,795 to $2,395Natural diamond0.8 ctround--Buyer's own store stocks 0.80ct natural round brilliants in this price range
$1,800Lab-grown diamond2 ct-jewelbox-2ct diamond ring listing the person asking found, diamond valued at 1.4 lakh rupees
$1,800Lab-grown diamond–-Grown Brilliance2026Listing the person asking found for a 0.75-1ct head diamond ring she's considering
$1,800Lab-grown diamond0.24 ct--2026Middle of three half-pave cathedral setting options for the same 4.1 ct oval center stone, .24 ctw of pave diamonds; buyer's eventual favorite.
$1,800Lab-grown diamond1.3 ctovalRare Carat-Lab-grown oval diamonds around 1.2-1.4ct, excellent quality, listed around this price
$1,800Lab-grown diamond2.06 ctradiantRitani2022A 2.06ct F VS2 triple-excellent radiant lab diamond listed at $1800 on Ritani
$1,800Lab-grown diamond–--2023A cheaper alternative the writer considered, possibly comparable eye-clean quality
$1,800 to $2,000-2 ct---Same broker's price for a GIA-certified version of the stone
$1,800Lab-grown diamond3 ctmarquiseFrank Darling-Excellent/excellent cut, part of a vendor price comparison for 3ct stones
$1,800Lab-grown diamond2 ctcushion--Elongated cushion cut seen at a jeweler while shopping, not yet bought
$1,800 to $2,400Natural diamond–--2025Guess for the center diamond; could be under a carat since no dimensions are listed
$1,800-–-TheGemNerd-The same buyer's own website price for a setting, per another buyers (18k, not 14k)
£1,800Lab-grown diamond–-H Samuel2025The person asking says this chain's 9ct rhodium-plated rings sell for about this much but the plating wears off within a year
$1,800Lab-grown diamond2 ct-Rare Carat20257-stone diamond band, 2ct total, 18K gold; the person asking felt the price was on the high side
$1,800Natural diamond–-North Coast Jewelry2025A Neil Lane branded ring spotted on a recommended jeweler's site in a similar price range to the asker's secondhand option
$1,800 to $1,950Diamond, lab or natural not said3 ct--2026Typical cost for a 3ct certified stone in a 14k band, per a custom-ring maker
$1,800 to $2,000Lab-grown diamond3.52 ctoval-2026Forum estimate of a fair price for the 3.52ct E VS1 CVD lab diamond ring the person asking described, not an actual sale
C$1,800-–---Low-scored buyer claims they can sell a comparable stone at this price; credibility unclear
$1,800Diamond, lab or natural not said0.18 ct-Tiffany & Co.-Tiffany's listed starting price for this setting with a 0.18ct center stone; stone cost treated as negligible
$1,800Natural diamond–ovalRocker2026The same natural M oval quoted over $1800 at Rocker
$1,800 to $2,000-–-James Ly (@itsjamesly_)-Designer's approximate price range for a matching his wedding band
$1,800Lab-grown diamond5 ct--2026Said 5ct lab diamonds can be bought for as low as $1,800
$1,800Lab-grown diamond2 ct-Calavera2026Online configurator build of a 2ct VVS2 yellow lab diamond in a 14k yellow gold bezel setting, priced under $1,800
$1,800 to $2,000Lab-grown diamond2 ctround-2023Seller says 2.00-2.2ct HPHT stones with ideal proportions are sourceable in this range each
$1,800No stone (plain band)–-Whiteflash2023Price for a recommended six-prong solitaire setting alone, leaving room in a $5k budget after the diamond
$1,800Lab-grown diamond3.02 ctroundloosegrowndiamond.com20243.02ct F color round lab diamond recommended by a vendor rep for under $1,800; well cut but sold out before the person asking could buy it.
$1,800Lab-grown diamond2.87 ct---A bigger 2.87ct option under $1,800 she felt might be too large for her size 4.75 finger
$1,800Lab-grown diamond2.8 ctround-2024Round LGD listing under $1,800, suggested to the person asking as an alternative upgrade stone
$1,800Lab-grown diamond3 ctround-20243 carat clean HPHT colorless-range round LGD under $1,800, shown as another example of what the budget could buy
$1,800Lab-grown diamond2.37 ct---A 2.37ct stone that sold out before she could buy it, estimated at this price
$1,800Lab-grown diamond1.6 ctround-2024A D IF IGI Hearts and Arrows round lab diamond around 1.6 ct proposed to the person asking after her earlier order fell through
$1,800Lab-grown diamond–round-2024Buyer found a comparable clean HPHT GIA D VS1+ lab diamond listed for just under this price as a cheaper alternative
$1,800Lab-grown diamond3.08 ct-Alex Park (parksantiquelab)2025Second antique-cut lab diamond wrote for sale by the same Instagram seller
$1,805 to $4,249Natural diamond1.04 ct-Adiamor-Nine diamonds matching the lost stone's specs found in this price range on one site; color was later corrected from H to the actual G
$1,847-3 ct---Minimum price cited for a 3ct oval with D/E color, F/IF clarity, E/I cut specs
$1,850-–-Brilliant Earth-The asker's question implies about $1,850 of the $3k total is for the setting alone
$1,868Lab-grown diamond5.04 ctovalBrilliance.com2025Super-ideal-make oval, listed at $2,668, 30% off brings it to $1,867.60; site shows a video of the actual stone
$1,870Lab-grown diamond2.34 ctround-2025Second round LGD option the same buyer was comparing before purchase
$1,900Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Diamond-district shop quoted around $2,000 down to $1,900; shop refused returns and wrote a misleading description on the receipt.
$1,900Natural diamond1.3 ct-eBay2025Buyer's own filigree 14k white-gold 1.3ct natural diamond ring bought secondhand, cited as a resale comparison
$1,900 to $4,000Natural diamond1.5 ctpear-2025Comparable new similar-spec diamonds with GIA certification listed in this range, for contrast against a much lower resale estimate
$1,900Lab-grown diamond2.5 ct-The RealReal-Listing seen for a 2.5ct lab diamond ring while shopping for a travel ring
$1,900Lab-grown diamond–round-2023An 8.5mm H&A-designated stone offered as one more option, a little over $1900
$1,900No stone (plain band)–-DKlass2026Ready-made vintage-style setting, never worn but listed and open to offers due to a metals error; sized to fit a 3+ ct fancy gray diamond
$1,900-2.5 ct--20221920s art deco ring, platinum with an 18K gold strip, 2.5ct emerald center plus about 0.9-1.0ct total diamond weight, listed at an antique store.
$1,913Lab-grown diamond3 ct-Loosegrown2025A second lab diamond around 3ct shared as an option for another buyers, priced $1,913
$1,917Lab-grown diamond5.11 ct-LooseGrownDiamond2026Loose lab diamond the person asking found online as a cheaper alternative to the Zales ring, before tax
$1,929Lab-grown diamond–-Brilliance2025F color CVD stone the buyer's jeweler offered, also listed online; seller usually priced high
$1,934Lab-grown diamond2.8 ct--2025Same private jeweler's own price for a comparable lab diamond, well below the asker's jeweler-sourced quote
$1,949Lab-grown diamond10.1 ctpearCalavera Diamonds2025Very good cut; one of several 10ct+ lab pears found under $4k, though most such stones have quality issues
$1,950Lab-grown diamond1.42 ct--2022Example lab-grown diamond listing suggested as a brighter, cheaper alternative to the antique L-color stone
$1,950Lab-grown diamond3.04 ctroundLuvansh2025Mock-up build of a similar stone plus platinum setting at Luvansh with a 35% off sale, priced around $1,950 out the door versus $7.8k paid at James Allen
$1,950Lab-grown diamond3.57 ct-Alex Park (parksantiquelab)2025Antique-cut lab diamond wrote for sale on Instagram, shared as a candidate replacement stone
$1,975Lab-grown diamond2.64 ctroundLoose Grown Diamond2024Lab diamond listed online with standard proportions
$1,987Lab-grown diamond4.12 ctovalRubyHarperFineJewelry2025Candidate oval lab stone called not a favorite for the price
$1,995Lab-grown diamond2.17 ct-Distinctive Gem2023A diamond buyers' forum-affiliated seller's stone offered as another option for the person asking
$1,996Lab-grown diamond3.05 ctemeraldLoose Grown Diamond2024Candidate stone suggested as an alternative to the windowed original
$1,997Lab-grown diamond5 ct-ShopLC2025Loose lab diamond, various shapes (round, emerald, marquise, oval) at the same price
$1,999Lab-grown diamond3.59 ctemeraldFacebook Marketplace2025Private listing: 4.09 ctw ring with 0.50 ct of side stones in 14k white gold; the person asking asking whether it is a fair price
$1,999 to $1,699Natural diamond1.5 ct-Costco20251.5 ctw 10-diamond band, more secure prongs than the floating style; same Black Friday promo price as the asker's band
$1,999Natural diamond1 ctroundCostco2025Round brilliant 1 ctw I/VS2 stud earrings in 14kt gold shown for comparison
£2,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2023Diamond rings the person asking found at another supplier, around 2k pounds; lab or natural not stated
$2,000 to $1,800Moissanite5 ctcushion-20245ct elongated cushion moissanite solitaire with hidden halo browsed online, listed at $2,000 regular (about $1,800 on a 10% sale), plain 14k band
$2,000Lab-grown diamond2 ctradiant--Writer almost bought this stone at a local jeweler but it sold before she returned for it
$2,000 to $2,500Lab-grown diamond3.25 ct--2024The asker's own research suggested a similar stone could be bought online for this much instead of the jeweler's price
$2,000 to $3,000Lab-grown diamond–--2025A 14k gold, lab sapphire ring the person asking saw for sale in June
$2,000Lab-grown diamond5 ctmarquisea private local jeweler2026Price the person asking found for the same stone spec
$2,000Moissanite–---Some moissanite rings seen selling for $2k or more despite not having much sparkle
$2,000Natural diamond1 ctemerald--Quick comparison price cited for a 1ct natural emerald-cut diamond
$2,000Lab-grown diamond1 ct-James Allen-Example listing near this budget for a lab stone
$2,000Moissanite–---Moissanite halo that was her second choice before a 14k custom lab ring
$2,000Moissanite5 ct---Cited as an example: a 5ct moissanite ring with a matching moissanite eternity band available under this price
$2,000 to $3,000Lab-grown diamond2.5 ct-Rare Carat20232.5ct stones seen listed in this range on the site, not yet bought
$2,000Lab-grown diamond–-Ritani2023The person asking says Ritani still listed loose lab-grown diamonds of the same size and quality around this price after his own purchase
$2,000 to $3,000Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2023Says 3ct lab-grown stones could currently be bought in this range
$2,000Lab-grown diamond2 ct---Claims this is the going rate for a well-cut 2ct lab diamond, several times cheaper than the asker's planned budget.
$2,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Claims a nice diamond engagement ring is achievable for this amount or less.
$2,000Moissanite–-MoissaniteCo2023Buyer says a decent-size 14k gold moissanite ring runs under $2,000 there during sales

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Price reports on this page come from 283 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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