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Asking prices from $8,900 to $50,000

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 $8,900 to $50,000.

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PriceStoneCaratShapeWhereYearWhat was quoted
$8,900Lab-grown diamond3.51 ctround-2023Loose lab diamond found listed online matching one of the three stones the person asking was comparing
$8,900Natural diamond2.19 ct--2025A natural, untinted stone suggested to the buyer, listed at this price
$9,000 to $12,000Natural diamond1 ct--2022Estimate for a 1.0 ct triple-zero ideal-cut earth-mined diamond of decent proportions
$9,000-–-Kay-VS1 colorless stone quoted at this price at the same store
$9,000Natural diamond1.01 ctroundTiffany & Co.2024Another estimate for this same diamond and setting's new retail cost
$9,000-–---High-end brand ring design the writer wanted replicated, seen listed online for just under $9,000
$9,000Lab-grown diamond3.38 ct-Brian Gavin Diamonds-Hearts-and-arrows 3.38ct lab diamond grown in Texas, just over $9k
$9,000Diamond, lab or natural not said4 ctovalBijou Lab2025Quoted price for a same-style 4ct oval three-stone ring from the original designer, for comparison
$9,000Lab-grown diamond5 ctradiant-2025Same specialist's quoted example: 5ct E/F VS1 lab-grown radiant three-stone ring around $9k
$9,000Lab-grown diamond–-Zales2025Full store price for the same lab-grown ring-and-band set before applying the $4400 trade-in credit
$9,000Natural diamond2.01 ctcushionAdiamor2025Suggested as a sharper-faceted alternative to the asker's two options, at a similar carat weight and lower price.
$9,000Lab-grown diamond3 ctradiant-2026A private seller locally asked $9000 for a 3ct lab elongated radiant with two matching bands; a $3000 offer was refused after three months listed
$9,000Lab-grown diamond4 ctemerald--One branded-looking 4ct-range lab emerald cut the person asking was considering, priced around $9,000
$9,200Natural diamond1.21 ctovalJames Allen2025Another 4-main oval alternative suggested at a lower price than the original
$9,200Natural diamond1.2 ctovalJames Allen2025Same price as previous suggestion but with more classic faceting
$9,300Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2022A buyer calls $9,300 steep for a local jeweler's 2ct GIA-certified G SI1 lab diamond
$9,400-–-1stDibs-Vintage Harry Winston-style ring listed on 1stDibs at $9,400
$9,400Natural diamond1.3 ctovalJames Allen2025Alternative near IF-level clarity but with strong fluorescence, offered as a cheaper option
$9,475Natural diamond2 ctroundRare Carat2026Suggested near-ideal-cut alternative at a comparable price to the asker's poorly cut stone but far better quality
$9,500Lab-grown diamond5.7 ct--2023A Hearts-and-Arrows-cut HPHT lab diamond found at another seller
$9,900Natural diamond2.5 ct--2025Eye-clean I1 antique diamond the buyer almost bought but it sold before she could act
$9,927Lab-grown diamond3.51 ctmarquiseonline lab-diamond wholesaler2023Considered but not chosen; likely a wholesaler pricing error since similar stones now cost far less
$9,950Natural diamond1.05 ctroundWhiteflash2024Cited as a well-priced ideal-cut round to contrast with the asker's quote
$10,000-–-Tiffany & Co.1980Most expensive ring (style D) on the Schlumberger ring page of the 1980-81 Tiffany catalog
$10,000Natural diamond–-pricier mall-type stores-Natural diamond rings at the more expensive stores the person asking visited ran close to this
$10,000Lab-grown diamond5 ctmarquiseShane & Co2026Price the person asking was quoted for this stone spec
$10,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Robbins Brothers2020A ring style at Robbins Brothers would have cost upward of $10k with the diamond; a local shop recreated it smaller for several thousand less
$10,000Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2022Says many 3+ carat lab diamonds with ideal/excellent cut and high color/clarity sell for under this amount
$10,000Lab-grown diamond2 ct-Kay.com2022Kay.com sells 2.0ct lab solitaires around $10k despite SI2 clarity, used to argue the asker's stone is a good deal
£10,000Natural diamond2 ct--20222+ carat mined diamonds seen starting around £10k even with lower color and clarity
$10,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2022Writer recalls seeing a smaller-looking ring around this price, showing looks don't dictate cost
$10,000Natural diamond1 ct--2023Cited by a buyer's own research as the average price for a natural 1-carat diamond, used to justify choosing lab instead.
$10,000-–---A 10,000 dollar ring shown to family while discussing ring budgets, considered too much by the mother
$10,000Lab-grown diamond6 ctradiantRare Carat2023Price seen for a 6-7ct radiant lab diamond on the Rare Carat marketplace
$10,000Lab-grown diamond–---A lab-grown diamond ring this size judged reasonable if under this price, per this writer
$10,000-2 ct--2024Original eBay asking price for the padparadscha sapphire the person asking was considering, before the $7k offer
$10,000Lab-grown diamond9 ctpear-2024Buyer says 9+ carat pear-cut lab diamonds in F-G color, VS1 clarity can be found online for under $10K
$10,000-1 ct--2024Estimates a fine 1ct ruby can easily run above $10k, less if the buyer accepts lower saturation or a pinker tone
$10,000Natural diamond1.75 ct--2024Buyer offered a 1.75ct D VVS1 excellent-cut Type IIb diamond for under $10k as a comparison.
$10,000Natural diamond–-Diamonds by Lauren-A full suite of French-cut side diamonds alone (no setting included)
$10,000Natural diamond–-Brilliant Earth-Lowest price cited for a natural diamond around the pictured ring's size in SI1/SI2 clarity
$10,000Natural diamond–-Maro Jewelers2024A wholesale jeweler quoted about $10,000 for an entire ring plus setting, but the shopper passed since she wanted an oval stone instead
$10,000-1 ct-LUKFOOK20251ct ring price the person asking saw in a LUKFOOK store, possibly a higher grade stone
$10,000 to $15,000Lab-grown diamond5 ct--2025Typical price range for a near-perfect quality 5 ct lab-grown diamond
$10,000Natural diamond1 ctround-2025Norway: cheapest 1 ct round the writer found, with mediocre cut, symmetry and color, was at least $10k; local stores sell mined stones only
$10,000Natural diamond2.7 ct-Whiteflash2025Cited to show IF commands a premium even at a smaller carat weight
$10,000Natural diamond–-Costco2025Buyer notes a $10,000 Costco eternity band he is considering as an anniversary upgrade
$10,000Lab-grown diamond4 ctemerald-2025A similar 4-carat emerald-cut lab diamond bezel ring in 14k gold seen listed elsewhere, cited to show the asker's price is reasonable
$10,000Natural diamond–--2025Floor estimate given for a small natural light-colored fancy diamond
$10,000Natural diamond–--2025A J VS2 natural diamond available for a good $10k, writer unsure if comparable for old-mine cut
$10,000 to $20,000Natural diamond–---Says a decent-quality 2-3 ct mined stone already runs $10,000-$20,000
$10,000 to $15,000Lab-grown diamond5 ct-Ritani or Brilliance2026Retail range for a top-grade 5ct lab diamond (D, VVS1/IF, ideal cut) from bulk lab dealers
$10,000-–--2026Natural gem-quality alexandrite over half a carat can fetch tens of thousands of dollars but is essentially never set in silver like this listing
$10,000Lab-grown diamond–-luxury mall store-Comparable lab-grown rings priced from about $10k+ at the same store
C$10,000Natural diamond1 ct--2026Estimate that a 1ct natural diamond ring of good quality starts at least around this price
$10,000Natural diamond–-Zales2026Said Zales would charge over this amount for retail replacement of the ring
$10,000Natural diamond0.76 ctcushionTiffany & Co Lucida2023New Tiffany Lucida ring listed for reference/comparison
$10,000Lab-grown diamond–emerald-2024A GIA-graded lab emerald cut shown to the person asking looked clean and well cut but was priced over $10k, possibly longer/skinnier than her preferred ratio
$10,000Lab-grown diamond–emerald-2024Another lab emerald cut option shown to the person asking, 13.71 x 9.54mm, priced under $10k
$10,000Natural diamond1.62 ctroundJames Allen2024Alternative offered as better-cut than the asker's stone at about the same ~$10k price, slightly smaller (1.62ct)
$10,000Lab-grown diamond–emeraldBrian Gavin2025The only in-house-imaged premium emerald lab stone the writer found in her size, almost $10k and over budget
$10,000Natural diamond5.81 ctpearjupitergem.com-Comparison imperial topaz listing cited to show the material is not cheap, priced over $10,000
$10,000Natural diamond1.52 ctovalBrian Gavin2024AGS ideal-cut oval the person asking was considering as a starting point
C$10,000Natural diamond–--2022A similarly styled mined diamond ring shown in the post for comparison was priced at 10k
$10,300Natural diamond1.5 ctcushionBrilliant Earth2022Comparable cushion-cut VS2 G stone with a similar-style setting found on Brilliant Earth's site, with a better cut than the asker's quoted stone
$10,300Lab-grown diamond2 ct---Local jeweler's corrected listing price; originally showed $35k due to a pricing error; has natural side stones (renamed from Cadillac to trapezoid cut)
$10,331Natural diamond1.51 ctovalrarecarat.com2024Listed as 49% below Rare Carat's own fair-price estimate
$10,400Natural diamond2.01 ctroundBlue Nile-Comparable J/SI2 2-carat stone listed for less than the asker's quote
$10,450Natural diamond2.01 ctemeraldJames Allen-A much better-looking GIA H/SI2 2.01ct emerald cut, offered as a contrast to the $4k IGI stone the person asking ordered
$10,453Lab-grown diamond3.62 ctroundRare Carat2024Same stone (matched by IGI report number) listed at more than triple what the person asking found elsewhere
$10,500Natural diamond–marquiseEcoEstateJewelry2022Vendor's own offer for a comparable D IF marquise in the US, well under the asker's local jeweler quote
$10,500Lab-grown diamond8.5 ctovalKay-Lab diamond ring listing found at Kay Jewelers
$10,600Natural diamond1.72 ctroundWhiteflash2024Buyer flagged this ideal-cut Whiteflash Expert Selection diamond, wire price about $10,600, as a stone they liked better than the asker's pick.
$11,000Lab-grown diamond3.25 ct--2024A similar-spec stone the person asking found listed online, cited as comparable to what the local jeweler was charging
$11,000Lab-grown diamond3.25 ct---The person asking found an online listing at this price for specs comparable to what the local jeweler quoted
$11,000Natural diamond1.5 ct--2022Good-cut natural stone a jeweler showed him; he went looking at lab stones instead
$11,000Lab-grown diamond5.4 ct--2023A 5.4 carat lab diamond the writer saw offered by a well-regarded jeweler active on this forum
A$11,000Diamond, lab or natural not said1.39 ctother-20231.39ct champagne diamond ring with trillion-cut side stones in rose gold, remembered at around $11k
A$11,000Sapphire2.46 ctcushion-20232.46ct elongated cushion Australian sapphire ring with trillion-cut side stones in rose gold, remembered at around $11k
$11,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Other rings this buyer has seen priced around this, no specs given
$11,000Lab-grown diamond4 ctcushionDistinctive Gem-Site listing price for a branded 4-carat old mine cut lab diamond; too expensive for the asker's budget.
$11,000-–---A ring the writer wants but has not bought
$11,000Natural diamond7.5 ct-Blue Nile20267.50ct natural untreated black diamond listed at this price; unclear if the buyers bought it or just shared the listing
$11,000Lab-grown diamond5 ctround-2023HPHT lab diamond a forum member found priced just under $11k
$11,000Natural diamond1 ctpear--Heavily included pear-shaped roughly 1ct diamond seen priced high at a cruise-ship jewelry store
$11,000Lab-grown diamond10.09 ctemeraldMeme's Treasures202410.09ct lab emerald cut diamond ring listed for $11k, shared with the person asking as an option
$11,000Natural diamond2 ctroundWhiteflash20242ct J/SI1 A Cut Above diamond already set in a Victor Canera Emilya setting with eternity band, listed with possible negotiation room
$11,000Natural diamond–otherTiffany2024Rare antique Tiffany five-stone French-cut ring, only one other ever seen for sale, asked about a year before the comment
$11,160Natural diamond1 ctround--1ct round excellent-cut IF-clarity natural diamond spec'd on a major online diamond retailer
$11,200Natural diamond1.51 ctovalJames Allen20254-main oval alternative suggested to the person asking, described as having a dark crystal
$11,700Diamond, lab or natural not said2 ctround-2026Listing found at a well-known mall-chain jewelry store, price includes a 14k gold setting
$11,773Natural diamond1.53 ctradiantRitani2026Fancy intense yellow radiant cut listing shared as a real-market comparison to the cruise ring
$11,800Natural diamond1 ctprincessTiffany & Co-1ct princess-cut solitaire in platinum listed at Tiffany & Co
$11,800Natural diamond2.59 ct--2025Seller marked this K-L color natural stone down to a sale price of $11,800
$11,900Natural diamond2 ctprincessJames Allen-Lowest price found searching 2ct G-and-up color, VS2-and-up clarity princess natural diamonds, stone only
A$11,939Natural diamond–roundgsdiamonds.com.au2026Second natural diamond the person asking is considering, GIA-certified D SI1 round, listed on an Australian site at A$11,939
$12,000Lab-grown diamond3 ct-Grown Brilliance2025Same diamond as the asker's, matched by GIA report number, listed at this price elsewhere
$12,000Lab-grown diamond3.5 ct---Same buyer says a 3.5ct E VVS2 lab diamond could be bought for about $12,000
$12,000 to $13,000Natural diamond1 ct-Tiffany & Co.2022Shopper recalls 1ct Tiffany rings pricing around this range a couple of years before the 2024 discussion
A$12,000-–---The inspiration design was priced at about $12k before commissioning a $2k Etsy replica of it
$12,000 to $21,000Natural diamond2 ctcushionJames Allen-Range found for D/SI1 cushion diamonds near 2ct matching the buyer's search filters
$12,000-–-Tiffany-Starting price the couple saw on the saddest-looking Tiffany rings, considered but not bought
$12,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2025A jeweler's Instagram video showed a replica of a celebrity's engagement ring selling for this much
$12,000Lab-grown diamond2.5 ct---Spotted while shopping; described as very high quality
$12,000 to $15,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–round-2024A nicely cut 8mm old European cut stone in K color was said to typically cost this much around that time
$12,000Lab-grown diamond3.82 ctcushionBrian Gavin2024Top-tier hearts-and-arrows cushion lab diamond listing, called a near-perfect example
$12,000Lab-grown diamond–pearJemma Wynne2024A Jemma Wynne pear-diamond pendant design of the kind being discussed runs about $12k
$12,000Lab-grown diamond–-Brilliant Earth2025The person asking wrote this lab-diamond ring priced over $12k as a discussion example, not her own ring, calling it overpriced
$12,111Natural diamond2 ctcushionJames Allen2023Second square cushion fancy yellow with visible black inclusions, GIA cert dated November 2023
$12,250Natural diamond1.55 ctroundJames Allen20241.55ct F VS2 excellent-cut round diamond, the buyer's other finalist stone at a nearly identical price
$12,341Natural diamond1.51 ctovalrarecarat.com2024Listed as 46% below Rare Carat's own fair-price estimate
$12,400Diamond, lab or natural not said–cushionTiffany & Co.2023The exact linked Tiffany Soleste double-halo setting alone runs $12.4k before adding a diamond
$12,425Lab-grown diamond–roundBrian Gavin2024Branded lab diamond listing with a $200 discount coupon available, plus a lower wire-transfer price
$12,500Natural diamond1.8 ctroundWhiteflash-Comparable listed stone with far better clarity and cut for about the same money as the asker's quote
$12,500Natural diamond2.73 ctcushionsincityfinds2025Art deco ring with an old mine cut center, seen for sale but buyer wasn't in love with it
$12,560Natural diamond2.5 ct-James Allen2024Comparison natural stone with medium blue fluorescence found while helping the person asking look for an upgrade candidate
$12,650Natural diamond1.5 ctroundJames Allen20241.50ct E VVS1 excellent-cut round diamond, one of the buyer's two finalist stones
$12,700Natural diamond2.11 ctroundBrian Gavin-Comparable listed stone with better cut and clarity cited to show the asker's price is not a bargain
$12,710Natural diamond1.76 ctovalrarecarat.com2024Plump 1.37 length-to-width oval suggested as an alternative, listed 45% below Rare Carat's fair-price estimate
$12,795Natural diamond1.5 ctovalrarecarat.com2024Listed as 39% below Rare Carat's own fair-price estimate
A$12,939Natural diamond1.51 ctround-2026Alternative 1.51ct D SI1 round diamond found landed at about A$1,000 more than the A$11,939 GSD stone
$13,000Lab-grown diamond3.5 ctprincess--A 3.5ct lab-grown princess cut seen at a local jeweler; brick-and-mortar called notoriously pricier than online
$13,000Diamond, lab or natural not said1.77 ctround-2024Example of a GIA Triple Excellent 1.77 ct stone priced around $13k that still leaked light through the table, shown to prove grade alone doesn't guarantee performance
$13,000Diamond, lab or natural not said2 ctpear--Recalls seeing a similarly sized pear-shaped diamond ring listed near this price
$13,200Natural diamond1.3 ctround-2024A bigger alternative stone priced by the same local jeweler but not the one purchased; about 26% more than the 1.07ct D/VVS1 stone bought
C$13,260Other gemstone2.55 ctcushion-2026Sri Lankan padparadscha sapphire, cushion, offered uncertified plus tax by the same wholesaler
$13,500Sapphire3.35 ct-Earth's Treasury2024Top-priced comparably sized sapphire the person asking found at a second dealer
$13,500-–-Earth's Treasury2024Top listing found for a similarly sized blue sapphire on this site, used as a comparison
$14,000 to $35,000Lab-grown diamond–emeraldRare Carat2025Listing prices found for emerald-cut lab diamonds in the 10-20 carat range
€14,000Natural diamond1.5 ctmarquiseRockHer2022Larger 1.5ct marquise listing found online for comparison, similarly priced to the asker's much smaller quoted stone
$14,000Lab-grown diamond45 ct--2024The asker's quote for a 45ctw lab diamond tennis necklace/bracelet, not an engagement ring
$14,000Natural diamond2.26 ctroundRare Carat2025Cited as a better-priced GIA-graded alternative with good proportions
$14,000 to $26,000Lab-grown diamond10 ctemeraldB2C Jewels2024Search results for 10ct lab emerald cuts at this vendor ranged $14k-26k across G-D color, VS1-FL clarity, VG-Excellent cut
$14,300 to $14,500Natural diamond1.89 ctroundBrian Gavin Diamonds2024Diamond bundled with a platinum pave setting at an end-of-day sale price, suggested as a value option
$14,500-–-1stDibs-Another vintage ring listed on 1stDibs at $14,500
$14,500Natural diamond–-Whitney2025Antique diamond with no lab report, seen for sale; buyer passed but thought the asking price seemed fair
$14,900Other gemstone–-Cartier-Cartier Trinity ring set with multiple small diamonds, 18k gold
$15,000 to $25,000Natural diamond2.6 ctround-2023Similar-size SI2 J/K color diamonds seen listed for $15k-25k retail, per the asker's own research
$15,000 to $20,000Natural diamond2 ct--2026The asker's estimate for a 2 ct natural in the specs his girlfriend wants
$15,000Natural diamond1 ct-Tiffany2020A 1ct ring at Tiffany runs about $15,000
$15,000Natural diamond–-Tiffany2021$15,000 at Tiffany buys a diamond notably smaller than 2 carats
$15,000Lab-grown diamond3 ct---Suggested price for a 3-carat lab diamond, about half of a 30000 natural budget
$15,000Lab-grown diamond2.5 ct--2022A retail jewelry store priced a 2.5ct IGI-certified lab-grown diamond at $15,000, called an overcharge by a jewelry-trade insider
$15,000 to $20,000Natural diamond2 ct--2022Same buyer's estimate of what a natural 2ct diamond would cost, used as the benchmark a bigger lab stone might be mistaken for
$15,000 to $38,000Natural diamond2 ctemeraldBlue Nile2023Range for similar spec natural emerald cuts at Blue Nile depending on exact cut, color and clarity
$15,000 to $30,000Natural diamond–---Antique-cut, lower-colour natural stones from specialist sellers; the couple sourced a stone wholesale and made the setting instead
$15,000-–-Tacori2023Tacori's most popular ring and setting style (Classic Crescent) lists around $15k, cited to show the asker's $6k custom setting wasn't overpriced
$15,000-1.5 ct-Whiteflash-Suggests a 1.5ct diamond is achievable around this price from Whiteflash
$15,000 to $30,000Lab-grown diamond7 ct--2023Buyer's estimate for a 7 ct lab ring, varying with specs
$15,000 to $30,000Natural diamond2 ctemerald-2023A flawless ~2ct emerald-cut ruby would have cost about double this buyer's budget, so they accepted inclusions instead
$15,000Lab-grown diamond8 ctemeraldRare Carat2023A buyer searching Rare Carat's site for similarly large lab emerald stones found loose stones alone priced over $15,000
$15,000Natural diamond–-1stDibs2024Writer says her favorite vintage diamond rings on this site start around this price
$15,000Natural diamond9.82 ct-1stdibs2024Comparable no-heat sapphire cocktail ring, roughly double the carat weight, more asymmetrical cut, more diamonds, listed at $15k
$15,000-–---Buyer suggests a large purple sapphire could be found instead for about $15k
$15,000 to $21,000Natural diamond2 ctcushionRitani-Same-spec range found at a second online vendor for comparison
$15,000Natural diamond1 ct-Tiffany2025The same natural 1ct ring would run about $15k from Tiffany due to the brand
$15,000Natural diamond0.25 ct--2025Rough retail starting estimate for a light natural blue diamond around 0.25ct SI1; a deep ocean blue would cost considerably more
$15,000Natural diamond–-Tiffany & Co. (Schlumberger)-Buyer says a Tiffany Schlumberger 16-stone band, received as her own 16th-anniversary gift, runs about the buyer's $15,000 budget
$15,000Natural diamond2 ct---Says a comparable 2ct natural diamond runs about $15,000
$15,000Lab-grown diamond2.5 ct-online marketplace2025Seller asking $15k for a 2.5ct lab diamond on an online marketplace.
$15,000Natural diamond4 ct--2025Says a 4ct natural near this price will show visible color or an inclusion
$15,000Natural diamond1.7 ct--2025Cited as a general US price reference: a 1.7ct natural diamond runs around $15k
A$15,000 to A$20,000Natural diamond–-Australia Sapphire-Other large (over 4ct) unheated parti sapphires from the same maker priced from $15,000 to $20,000 AUD
$15,000Natural diamond2.12 ctroundWhiteflash2025Suggested alternative: slightly lower color but better clarity and cut with GIA and AGS reports for the same price
₹15,000 to ₹16,000Lab-grown diamond–--2025Small lab diamonds can be found as low as 15,000-16,000 rupees per carat, per a buyer
$15,000Natural diamond1 ct-Tiffany2026Buyer cites 1 ct diamond rings on the Tiffany website at about $15,000
$15,000Diamond, lab or natural not said2 ct-Facebook Marketplace-Says similar-spec secondhand rings turn up near this price; advises confirming a certificate before buying
$15,000-5.05 ct-Tiffany & Co2026Tiffany priced a 5.05-carat spessartine garnet at $15,000
$15,000Natural diamond1.52 ctroundWhiteflash2024A super-ideal-cut alternative was described as about $5k more than the roughly $10k SI1 diamond the person asking was weighing.
$15,000Lab-grown diamond3 ctovalBrilliant Earth2025Brilliant Earth's quote for a 3ct D/IF oval lab diamond in an 18K yellow-gold hidden-halo setting, seen by the discussion as a big markup
$15,000Natural diamond2.04 ctroundJames Allen2025A 2.04ct H SI1 True Hearts diamond suggested as an upgrade option, priced just over the buyer's $15k ceiling
$15,000Natural diamond1 ct--2020Typical in-store price for a natural 1ct diamond in the writer's city in 2020
$15,000 to $20,000Natural diamond–--2026Says rare natural mined stones for extravagant taste can run this much
$15,400Natural diamond1.7 ctovalAdiamor2024Listed price for a 1.70ct E/VS2 oval the person asking was considering
$15,480Natural diamond2.81 ct-James Allen2024Second comparison natural stone with strong blue fluorescence found while helping the person asking look for an upgrade candidate
$15,500Natural diamond2.51 ctroundGemsNY2022Excellent-cut round offered as the closest match the buyer found to the asker's target spec, called the practical lower bound for the budget
$15,562Natural diamond2.23 ctround-2025A second listing with the same specs seen at a much higher price
$15,900Natural diamond1.03 ctroundTiffany & Co.2024Current Tiffany website price cited for a similar 1.03ct solitaire setting, used as a comparison for the secondhand ring
$15,900Natural diamond–round-2025Buyer found similar round diamonds online from a jeweler starting near $15,900 with excellent cut, symmetry and polish.
$16,000Natural diamond1 ct--2022Saw a natural 1ct diamond priced this high and decided against a mined stone
$16,000Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2023A 3ct lab diamond seen in a physical store priced near $16,000.
$16,000 to $75,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2023The two finished rings she likes most are priced between 16k and 75k
$16,000Natural diamond–--2023Same style antique Granat Brothers ring spotted listed for sale online
$16,000-–--2025Inspiration ring found online priced over $16k there; she had a similar-look lab version custom made for less, her own price not stated
$16,000Natural diamond2.51 ctroundRare Carat2026Rare Carat listing for a triple-excellent 2.51ct D VS2 round natural diamond, cited as roughly $16k though the comment wrote only "$16"
$16,000Natural diamond3.01 ctroundJames Allen2024Suggested as an alternative natural diamond within the asker's roughly $16k budget, prioritizing size
$16,000Natural diamond–cushion-2025Elongated old mine cut diamond just under 9mm, priced around $16,000, slightly smaller than her size goal
$16,380Natural diamond2.07 ctroundJames Allen2025Loose diamond suggested for the anniversary upgrade, noted as having strong blue fluorescence
$16,525Natural diamond1.61 ctcushionGood Old Gold2025GOG August Vintage Line cushion diamond with strong blue fluorescence, suggested as a possible anniversary upgrade stone.
$17,000Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2023Observer noted secondhand listings asking around $17k for 3ct lab-grown diamonds, though listed does not mean sold.
$17,000 to $20,000Natural diamond2 ctroundRare Carat2024Cheapest comparable mined 2ct VS2 F round ideal-cut diamond found on Rare Carat, stone only before a band.
$17,000Natural diamond1 ct-Tiffany & Co.2024Buyer says a new 1ct classic platinum Tiffany solitaire would run well over this today
$17,000Natural diamond5 ctroundBrilliance2025A comparable 5 ct I1 round natural diamond was cited as listed at this price for valuation reference
$17,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Priciest stone a jeweler showed the couple, with natural and lab both on offer; she told the jeweler not to sell it to him
$17,000Natural diamond1.52 ctcushionRitani2026Fancy intense orange-yellow cushion listing, unusually vivid hue but lower clarity, shared as a comparison
$17,000Natural diamond2.5 ctround-2026A buyer offered to sell what they called the same stone for $17,000, well under the jeweler's $25k quote
$17,000Natural diamond–cushionSin City Finds-An old mine diamond recalled from memory as a great deal, sold through this reseller's site
$17,000Lab-grown diamond4.16 ctroundJames Allen-Same stone briefly listed here, years before the writer finally bought it
$17,200Natural diamond2.5 ctroundRare Carat2026Rare Carat listing for a 2.5ct J-VS1 ideal-cut round natural diamond
$17,560Natural diamond2.5 ctcushionAustralia Diamond Atelier2025Vendor's in-stock listing matching the asker's target specs, held in a NY office
$18,000Natural diamond2 ct--2022Estimated about $18k needed for a 2ct G/VVS2 triple-excellent, no-fluorescence diamond after applying a $17k trade-in credit.
A$18,000Natural diamond–other-2023Three-stone white diamond ring tried on; priced near $18k, well outside her budget
$18,000Natural diamond0.5 ct--2024A store owner says a comparably included natural 0.5 ct diamond in her store, at a shop she calls cheap relative to competitors, runs close to $18k
$18,000Natural diamond2 ctroundRare Carat2025Listing price seen for a round 2ct F VVS1 ideal-cut natural diamond
$18,000Natural diamond–-Crystalarium2025Reference price for a comparable 2-inch natural sapphire crystal specimen, cited to gauge the disputed stone's claims
₹18,000 to ₹20,000Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2025A buyer said a 1 ct brilliant-cut D/E color lab diamond runs about 18,000-20,000 rupees total
$18,000Natural diamond2.5 ctroundRare Carat2026Rare Carat listing for a 2.5ct J-VVS2 ideal-cut round natural diamond
$18,000Natural diamond9 ct--2026Quote for a 9ctw natural diamond tennis bracelet (about 45 stones at 0.20ct each), 18K gold, from a diamond trader
$18,000 to $20,000Lab-grown diamond–-Whiteflash2024Whiteflash's top-tier lab-grown diamonds listed around 18,000-20,000; their other lab stones said to be more reasonably priced
$18,060Diamond, lab or natural not said2.17 ctroundJames Allen2025A 2.17 ct H VVS2 excellent-cut round listed on James Allen at a $3,530 discount off list price
$18,403Natural diamond2.51 ctoval-2026Cheapest of 9 retailer listings for this specific GIA stone, offered as an alternative to the asker's 2.5ct/$20k target.
$18,573Natural diamond2.5 ctoval-2026Cheapest of 14 retailer listings for this specific GIA stone, offered as an alternative to the asker's 2.5ct/$20k target.
$18,950Natural diamond–-Diamonds by Lauren2024A fancy intense yellow diamond ring listing a buyer loved, mounted and ready to wear
$19,000Natural diamond3.5 ct--2025Jeweler quoted $19k for a 3.5ct total weight (1.75ct each) F/I1 GIA triple-excellent earth-mined stud pair, called a 'fluke' find
$19,000Lab-grown diamond10.5 ct-Kay-Listing seen at Kay Jewelers for a roughly 10.5ct diamond ring
$19,000-–-Cartier2025A 165g Cartier choker seen listed for around this price, cited alongside a gold-melt-value calculation
$19,430Natural diamond2.11 ctroundJames Allen2024Premium ideal-cut alternative recommended in place of the asker's two badly cut candidate stones
$19,500-–-1stDibs2025Comparable Chopard-style diamond and 18k gold necklace of similar weight listed for sale, used as a pricing comp
$19,700Natural diamond1.7 ctovalRareCarat2024Listed price after discounts for a 1.70ct D/VVS1 oval the person asking was considering
$20,000Natural diamond2.5 ct-Blue Nile2017Similar-size I color SI2 natural diamond priced around $20,000 at Blue Nile, for comparison to the $950 moissanite
$20,000Natural diamond2.78 ct-Jared (Pnina Tornai Deco Love)2022Pnina Tornai Deco Love ring at Jared, 2.78 ctw diamond baguette/round in 14k two-tone gold, priced around $20k; not purchased, inspired a moissanite replica instead
$20,000Natural diamond3 ct---Seen listed at this price for a lower color grade, suggested as a way to hit a tighter budget
$20,000Natural diamond1.5 ct-Costco2022The person asking said stepping up to 1.5-2ct diamonds at Costco jumped to this price and up
$20,000Natural diamond2.6 ctround-2023Estimated retail value of at least $20k for this antique 2.6ct stone despite its lower color grade
$20,000Diamond, lab or natural not said2 ct--2023Buyer's estimate that wanting a 2-carat stone amounts to asking for roughly a $20k ring
$20,000 to $30,000Natural diamond1.5 ct--2023Jeweler estimate: natural 1.5ct D VVS1 center alone $20k+; a matching three-stone ring could run up to $30k all-natural
$20,000Lab-grown diamond8 ctemerald-20238 ct lab emerald cut said to be available online for 20k or less
$20,000 to $30,000Natural diamond3 ct-Rare Carat2023Sees 3ct F natural diamonds (stone only) for under $20k, with plenty in the $20k-$30k range on Rare Carat
$20,000Natural diamond3 ct--2023Says quality has to be sacrificed (below D/E VS) to keep a natural 3ct diamond under this price
$20,000-–otherwwake-Chunky hexagon-cut ring from wwake priced around $20k, writer's dream ring
$20,000 to $30,000Natural diamond–--2024A later, lower estimate than most other buyers gave
$20,000Natural diamond–--2023Similar antique Granat Brothers rings typically sell at auction for around this much each
$20,000Sapphire–-Natural Sapphire Co.2024Large unheated bi-color (blue/yellow) sapphire listed for $20,000; one buyer guessed it was only about 4-5ct though the person asking wanted over 6ct; called heavily windowed, the person asking did not buy it
$20,000 to $60,000Natural diamond–other-2024Typical NYC asking range for genuine 2-4ct original art-deco rings depending on stats; K-L-M color range runs more affordable but shows warmth
A$20,000Natural diamond5.1 ctpearAustralia Sapphire2025Pear-shaped parti sapphire listing the person asking admired; about 12,336 USD after conversion, and one buyer said its crown facets did not match
$20,000Natural diamond1.95 ct--2025Same boutique's natural salt-and-pepper diamond ring option in 14k white gold, priced almost $20k
€20,000Diamond, lab or natural not said2.3 ct--2025Buyer's own shop listing for a smaller, lower-clarity stone in a gold ring, offered as a price comparison
$20,000-–-Harry Winston-Buyer says Harry Winston rings generally start around $20k; recommends a $30k+ budget
$20,000-1 ct-Harry Winston-Buyer says Harry Winston's 1ct engagement rings start at $20k
$20,000Natural diamond3 ct---Buyer estimates a decent 3ct natural diamond easily starts around $20k or more
$20,000Natural diamond2.5 ct--2025Claims an ideal-cut eye-clean natural 2.5ct in this color range starts around this price
$20,000Natural diamond3 ct---At the $20k price point for 3ct natural, expect around I color and VS1 clarity; better specs cost significantly more
20,000 to 40,000Lab-grown diamond4 ct-hirayalabdiamonds.com2025Site sells 4-carat lab diamonds in this range; ring setting done separately by jewelers in Meycauayan
$20,000Natural diamond2.01 ctpear-2026Ideal-cut pear or marquise, no fluorescence, ethically sourced, at several sellers; the setting would add about $3k
$20,000Lab-grown diamond3.58 ct--2026The 3.58 ct D IF lab diamond the person asking was eyeing was priced above $20,000, called exorbitant and overpriced by a buyer.
$20,000Diamond, lab or natural not said3 ct---A fully custom 3ct ring in a platinum setting is findable under this price, per writer
$20,000Diamond, lab or natural not said2 ctroundKay2024Price the person asking weighed for a 2ct round diamond, considered as a necklace stone instead of the ring
$20,000Diamond, lab or natural not said2.51 ctround-2025The same 2.51 ct round VVS2 excellent-cut stone was listed online for just under $20,000
$20,000Natural diamond3.13 ctcushionSako2025Old mine brilliant cushion diamond seen for sale, later sold to another buyer before she could get it
$20,436Natural diamond2.16 ctroundWhiteflash2024Alternative super-ideal-cut diamond plus a Vatche Caroline solitaire setting suggested to give more size for about the same $20k-ish budget, paid by wire for a discount
$20,920Natural diamond3.09 ctroundJames Allen2025Large spready alternative stone suggested, shallower with a bigger table than the buyer's original diamond
$21,000-8.27 ct---An 8.27ct ring the writer has seen at work, priced this much
$21,000Natural diamond1.9 ct--2024Current online replacement price quoted for the same 1.9ct D natural diamond specs she owns
$21,000Natural diamond2 ct-James Allen / Blue Nile2024An untreated 2ct E VS1 excellent-cut natural diamond with no fluorescence was going for around $21,000 on major online vendors
$21,000 to $40,000Natural diamond5 ct-Frank Darling-Reading the wrote Frank Darling listings, said $21k-$40k for a 5-carat natural stone wasn't unreasonable
$21,000Natural diamond1.45 ctroundWhiteflash2024Suggested 1.45ct round with a tiny inclusion, leaving about $4k of a $25k budget for the setting
$21,000Natural diamond1.03 ctcushionLeibish2026The only other comparable fancy pinkish brown stone the seller found, a loose cushion (not old-European cut) listed at this price
$21,005Sapphire3.35 ct-Natural Sapphire Company2024Top-priced comparably sized royal-blue sapphire the person asking found while researching the appraisal
$21,005-3.4 ct-Natural Sapphire Company2024Top listing found for a similarly sized royal blue sapphire, used as a comparison
$21,190Natural diamond3.02 ctovalBlue Nile2025Comparable natural stone alone found priced higher than the asker's full $20k ring, suggesting a good deal
$21,500Natural diamond2.6 ctroundRare Carat2026Rare Carat listing for a 2.6ct H VS2 ideal-cut round natural diamond, said to be $3,500 cheaper than the jeweler's quote with a much better cut
A$22,000 to A$11,000Lab-grown diamond7.7 ctpearGalaxy Co Jewellery2024In-store pear-shaped lab diamond ring in Sydney the person asking tried on; full price versus an opening-sale price, never purchased
$22,000Sapphire4.05 ct--2026Private-sale listing for a GRS-certified no-heat padparadscha sapphire; seller says it's priced below typical high-end market rates
$22,000Other gemstone9.5 ct--2023Platinum art-deco ring with a 9.5ct near-flawless sapphire listed asking $22k, open to offers
$22,000Natural diamond1 ct-Tiffany2024Cited as an example of natural diamond markup: a Tiffany 1ct G VS2 stone runs about $22,000.
C$22,000 to C$28,000Natural diamond3.04 ctroundDupuis auction house2025Live auction estimate for a platinum ring with the 3.04ct center stone plus two marquise-cut accent diamonds
$22,000Lab-grown diamond4 ct-Kay2024Price the person asking found for a 4ct lab diamond in Kay's inventory
$22,000Natural diamond2.9 ctcushion-2024Alternate old mine cut dealer offered a returnable stone as a cheaper comp to the 3.1ct one
$22,100Natural diamond1.72 ctovalBlue Nile2024Listed price for a 1.72ct D/VVS1 oval the person asking was considering
$22,250Lab-grown diamond4.16 ctround--Writer found an old screenshot confirming this earlier asking price for the same stone
$22,750Natural diamond1.81 ctovalJames Allen2023Loose stone listing linked as a price reference for the diamond the person asking was considering, not a purchase
$22,825Natural diamond2.52 ctround-2022Hearts-and-arrows cut natural diamond a buyer found while researching, not purchased
$23,000 to $35,000Natural diamond–--2026The asker's researched price range for a natural 2-2.5 ct marquise or pear ring meeting his girlfriend's detailed spec list
$23,000 to $30,000Natural diamond–--2026Price of the exact ethically mined natural diamond ring the girlfriend insists on, from miners she named; the asker's own budget is 15-17k
$23,000Natural diamond3 ct-Kay Jewelers2024Kay's branded 3ct Leo Legacy diamond listed at this price, cited as a much pricier mall-chain alternative
$23,000Natural diamond–---Natural diamonds the writer is considering as a future replacement stone, not yet bought
$23,000Natural diamond2.44 ctcushionIvy and Rose2024Antique old mine cushion listed loose online, considered as a comp to the pricier stone
$23,555Natural diamond2.2 ctroundRare Carat2025Cited as an example ideal-cut round that would face up bright and white despite a lower color grade
$24,000Lab-grown diamond6 ctmarquiseHartley Vandar2026Seller's asking price for a 6ct marquise-cut lab-grown diamond solitaire ring, flagged by the person asking as a huge markup.
$24,000Natural diamond2.5 ctround--Antique circa-1900 2.5ct old European cut diamond ring priced at $24k
$24,000Natural diamond2 ct--2024A jeweler's rough estimate for a 2ct F/VS1 natural diamond ring, used to illustrate matching a stone to one's budget
$24,000Natural diamond–-The Clear Cut2026Old mine cut, K color, just over 3ct, listed by the same seller the person asking is considering
$24,300Natural diamond3 ct---Custom jeweler's own example of a 3+ct VS1 L-color natural diamond sourced near this price, cited to argue the $32k stone was overpriced
$25,000Natural diamond6 ct--2025The person asking saw a listing with nearly the same specs and cut priced this high, prompting doubt about the $600 purchase
$25,000-10.26 ct-Global Gemology2022This specific 10.26ct natural melo melo pearl and diamond ring listed at $25,000, with a 20% Valentine's Day discount offered
£25,000 to £30,000-3 ct---Auction estimate example given for a pre-owned ring
$25,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Tiffany & Co.2023At a Tiffany appointment, every ring tried on in the 1-1.7 carat, G-H color range ran about $25k
$25,000 to $30,000Natural diamond–-James Allen2023Estimate from searching James Allen's inventory for similar specs
$25,000Lab-grown diamond12 ctround-2024A 12-carat lab-grown diamond now costs around $25k, illustrating how much cheaper large lab stones have become
$25,000Natural diamond5 ct---Minimum cost cited for a natural diamond of this size
$25,000Natural diamond0.25 ct---A 0.25ct natural Argyle pink diamond was priced around this rate when she was shopping, steering her toward pink sapphire instead
$25,000Natural diamond3 ct--2025Same buyer: a 3 ct natural even at J SI2 is worth at least $25k
$25,000Natural diamond–--2005A 3-4 ct natural diamond with her wanted cut, color and clarity started at this price in 2005; she chose a green sapphire in the setting instead
$25,000Natural diamond–pearAndria Barbone-Most rings in this particular antique pear-cut style were priced at 25k or more before she found a cheaper one
$25,000 to $30,000Natural diamond3 ct---Buyer's general range for a well-cut natural 3ct diamond of ordinary quality
$25,000Natural diamond2.52 ctroundWhiteflash2026Whiteflash Hearts and Arrows listing for a 2.52ct J VS1 excellent-cut round natural diamond, used as a benchmark comparison
$25,000Natural diamond2.28 ctroundWhiteflash2026Whiteflash listing for a 2.28ct H VS2 excellent-cut round natural diamond at about the same price but with a notably better cut
$25,000Natural diamond3 ct---Quoted as a floor ('$25,000+') for a natural 3ct diamond ring
$25,000Natural diamond–-The Clear Cut2026Second old mine cut listing, K color, just over 3ct, same seller
$25,000Natural diamond3 ctmarquiseDolly2025Vintage marquise diamond ring seen for sale, on hold for another buyer at the time
$25,200Natural diamond3.11 ctroundAdiamor2026GIA-certified alternative suggested within the same budget, one color grade warmer and lower clarity but a bigger stone and GIA-graded
$25,600Natural diamond3.02 ctroundRockHer2026Cheapest US listing found for the identical IGI-certified stone, matched at multiple retailers
$26,500-–-Andria Barbone-Designer ring by Andria Barbone priced at $26.5k, called out of writer's realistic range
$27,000Natural diamond1.5 ctround-2026Jeweler says a natural fancy intense yellow round over 1.5ct runs about $27k ex tax, well above the buyer's $10k budget
$27,000Natural diamond1.6 ctcushionBeverley R2022Old mine cut diamond ring seen in a Chicago store, priced high; writer decided against it
€27,000Diamond, lab or natural not said1 ct-Diamanta Paris2024Diamanta Paris listed this 1ct H SI diamond ring on 18k gold at 27,000EUR, called far too high by the community
$28,000Natural diamond–--2022Buyer's local jeweler quoted this for a comparable stone alone, suggesting an $18k all-in budget is tight
$28,000Natural diamond1.25 ct-local jeweler2023A trusted local jeweler is selling a 1.25ct VS1 natural diamond ring for $28,000
$28,000Natural diamond3.8 ctcushion-2025The same old mine stone the person asking was considering was seen listed online at this asking price
$28,220Natural diamond1.72 ctovalJames Allen2024A comparable 1.72ct SI1 fancy vivid yellow oval found listed at 25% off
$29,000Lab-grown diamond5.5 ctemeraldBrilliant Earth2023The asker's Brilliant Earth listing for a 5-6ct emerald cut lab diamond stone, called drastically overpriced by buyers
$29,000Natural diamond2.03 ctoval--Trilogy ring with a 2.03ct oval center and two 0.25ct pear side stones, tried on but over budget
$29,700Natural diamond8.65 ctemeraldThe RealReal2023Irradiated yellow diamond ring on a resale site, clarity given informally as VS2/SI1 with no official GIA report; shoulders held 0.50ct of natural white baguettes; the person asking ultimately passed
$29,760Natural diamond3 ctcushionJames Allen2023Alternative 3ct G VS2 cushion at James Allen, 68.1% depth, no fluorescence, comparable price to the stone the person asking already bought
$30,000Natural diamond2.77 ctroundJames Allen2024Listing under consideration, not yet bought; price backed out from the asker's stated gaps to the $40k ACA option
$30,000Natural diamond2.64 ctroundJames Allen2024Listing under consideration, not yet bought; price backed out from the asker's stated gaps to the $40k ACA option
₹30,000 to ₹32,000Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2024General price range the person asking saw across several Indian websites for a 1ct lab-grown diamond.
A$30,000Natural diamond1 ctroundCartier2022Tried on the Cartier 1895 yellow gold 1ct solitaire in store; price tag was about $30,000
$30,000 to $50,000Natural diamond–-Ritani2023Range found browsing Ritani for similar specs
$30,000 to $130,000Natural diamond5 ct-RareCarat/Blue Nile-Range cited for 5-carat diamonds online depending on characteristics
$30,000Natural diamond3 ct-Ritani2024Comparable mined 3ct DEF, SI1-or-better diamond priced on Ritani, per the writer's comparison.
$30,000-–-Van Cleef & Arpels2024Cited as an example of a $30k Van Cleef ring styled to look like a humble heirloom, used to illustrate a coming 'quiet luxury' trend.
₹30,000 to ₹40,000Lab-grown diamond–--2024The asker's own online research found lab-grown rings with good designs in this range, too costly for a placeholder proposal ring
$30,000Natural diamond3.02 ctradiant-2025Diamond District specialist's quoted example: 3.02ct E/SI1 natural radiant three-stone ring around $30k
₹30,000 to ₹40,000Lab-grown diamond1 ct---Same jeweler's estimate for a finished simple one-carat lab ring depending on band and sizing
$30,000Natural diamond0.74 ct--2025Estimate for an untreated 0.74ct light blue diamond with inclusions
₹30,000Lab-grown diamond–--2025A seller in Aria Mall, Gurgaon quoted about 30,000 rupees per carat, called expensive by a buyer who bought her own pieces from a Delhi jeweller instead
$30,000 to $40,000Natural diamond3 ct---Says a 3-plus ct mined diamond can easily run $30,000-$40,000 depending on the other C's
$30,000Natural diamond3 ct---Buyer recalls seeing 3 ct natural diamonds priced around $30,000
$30,000Natural diamond3 ct---Says the minimum cost for a 3 ct mined diamond, even at poor quality, is about $30,000
$30,000Lab-grown diamond2.67 ct-Frank Darling-Linked listing found while browsing, approximate price
$30,000Natural diamond–---Stone in her preferred shape found for a ten-year upgrade at nearly 30k; she matched its specs with a lab stone instead and saved enough for jewelry and trips
$30,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Searching online turned up only one diamond matching the fiancee's specific criteria, priced above $30,000
$30,000-–-Costco2026A large purple spinel ring
30,000Moissanite1 ct--2026Says a moissanite solitaire can be found for as little as this in pesos
$30,000-5.98 ct-The Natural Sapphire Company-Linked a similar 5.98ct Ceylon sapphire listed at $30k for comparison
$30,000Natural diamond2.01 ctroundJames Allen2024Same diamond (matching GIA report and measurements) as the Adiamor stone the person asking was considering, listed at James Allen for about $30k
$30,000Natural diamond3.5 ct-Blue Nile-Cited as a comparable 3.5ct J VS2 natural diamond listed at Blue Nile for $30k-plus, to gauge the asker's stone
$30,000Natural diamond1 ct-Cartier2020Branded (e.g. Cartier) 1ct natural diamond price in 2020
$31,000Natural diamond1.81 ctoval-2023Estimate for the diamond plus a custom platinum pear-side-stone setting, given before the person asking revealed the actual price
£32,000Natural diamond3.6 ct--2023A similar vintage 3.60ct K VVS stone with a grey hue that a secondhand jeweler priced at this, with about 15% room to negotiate
$32,000Natural diamond3 ct---A ring with a 1.5ct center stone plus halo totaling about 3ct VS1 in platinum, sold by this jeweler for this price
$32,000-–-Costco2026A large reddish-brown spinel ring, described as not a true deep red color
$33,000Natural diamond2 ctroundBrilliance.com2022Listing the person asking found online, cited to argue natural diamonds cost this much for similar specs
$33,000Diamond, lab or natural not said22 ct--2024Asking/appraised value the auction listing used for the 22ct stone, which buyers called fraudulent
$34,000 to $40,000Natural diamond3 ct---Cheapest 3-carat diamonds this buyer has seen; with a band and tax the total runs closer to 40000
$34,000 to $45,500Natural diamond3 ctasscher--Market check for a natural 3-ct F VS1 Asscher, done to test another buyers's price claim; natural prices had risen over the prior year
$34,000Natural diamond3 ctround--Example online vendor listing for an ideal-cut large stone, plus a roughly 10% coupon available
$34,000Natural diamond1.91 ctroundWhiteflash2023An alternate 1.91ct E VS1 stone sitting in Whiteflash's inventory at the same time, for comparison against the VS2 she was considering
$35,000Natural diamond2.5 ctroundWhiteflash2024Listing under consideration, not yet bought; described as $5k below the $40k ACA option
$35,000Natural diamond3.07 ctradiant-2024Art Deco-inspired estate ring seen listed online with natural emerald baguette side stones in platinum
$35,000 to $45,000Natural diamond2 ct-Tiffany2020A 2ct ring at Tiffany ranges roughly $35k-45k depending on specs, nothing lower
$35,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Costco2023Buyer noticed a ring priced at this level in the Costco jewelry case
$35,000 to $50,000Natural diamond2 ct--2024Buyer's estimate of what a quality 2 ct natural diamond typically costs; calls it a poor investment vehicle
$35,000Natural diamond2 ct-Tiffany-2 carat ring tried on in store, not purchased
C$35,000Natural diamond2 ctcushionBrilliance.com2024Fancy intense yellow, excellent make, GIA-certified stone; buyer called it beautiful but over budget
$35,000Natural diamond3 ctmarquise-2026Listing at a vendor the buyer has used, with almost the same 13.99mm length as her stone
$35,000Natural diamond1.25 ct-Harry Winston2024Buyer's reference price for a Harry Winston 1.25ct solitaire he was considering
$35,075Other gemstone9.5 ct--2023Same sapphire ring's website listing price cited as $35,075
$35,780Natural diamond4.3 ctroundJames Allen2023James Allen's listed price for what looks like the same stone, seen in late February
$35,990Lab-grown diamond4.57 ctovalRitani-Listed price buyers call abnormally high for the specs
$36,000Natural diamond2 ctroundJames Allen2024Listed price for a 2.00ct D VVS1 excellent-cut round diamond with no fluorescence
$36,000Natural diamond2.02 ctroundJames Allen2024Roughly the same price as the D VVS1 2.00ct stone despite being one color grade lower but flawless clarity
$36,000-3.5 ct---3.50ct stone with import tariffs to bring it from Surat, India; currently held by a Surat company that also does business in NYC
$37,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–other-2026Buyer spotted a portrait-cut diamond ring listed on sale at this price and mocked it as overpriced costume-looking jewelry
$38,000Diamond, lab or natural not said3 ctcushion--Same jeweler had a 3ct elongated cushion with mini pave band listed around this price, not bought
A$39,000Natural diamond2 ct---2 carat ring with small accent diamonds tried on in store, not purchased
$39,000Natural diamond2.03 ctroundJames Allen2024Triple-excellent round natural diamond cited as a comparison to the lab equivalent below
$40,000Natural diamond3.7 ct-unnamed NY jeweler2024NY jeweler showed SI2 alternatives around $40k, including a 3.7ct H color, before the buyer found the higher-spec stone online
$40,000Natural diamond2.54 ctroundWhiteflash2024The priciest option, an A Cut Above (ACA) branded super-ideal cut
$40,000Natural diamond1 ct-Tiffany2023Tiffany staff told the couple a one carat ring could reach 40k; upper end of what they heard, not a purchase
$40,000 to $80,000Natural diamond–--2023Estimate for a well-cut, great-color stone; higher end for fancier shapes like emerald or elongated cushion with a nice setting
$40,000-–---Antique ceremonial Judaica wedding ring last seen for sale at $40k
40,000 to 50,000Lab-grown diamond1 ct---Cheapest seen for a simple 14K gold band with a 1ct lab-grown solitaire.
$40,000Natural diamond3 ct-Graff2025Pre-owned three-stone Graff ring listed on TheRealReal resale site, which the person asking was considering buying
$40,000-–---Unheated Kashmir and Madagascar (Bemainty mine) sapphires in her desired look ran $40k+, out of her budget
$41,000Natural diamond3.08 ctroundJames Allen2025A similar natural diamond listed on James Allen for comparison against the asker's quote
$42,000Natural diamond2.55 ctovalBlue Nile2023Same specs as another buyer's 2.55ct ideal F VVS1 oval cost $42k for the stone alone at Blue Nile
$43,000Natural diamond3 ct---Says the exact diamond pictured is listed at about $43k in the market
$44,000Lab-grown diamond–--2026Criticizes a retailer selling a lab diamond ring for $44,000 as absurd given wholesale costs
$44,000Natural diamond3.12 ctroundOWD2024Comparable 3.12ct J/SI1 antique-style stone found listed for $44k elsewhere, used as a price reference for her own stone
$44,998Natural diamond3.22 ctemeraldRare Carat-Linked comparable listing, suggested as cheaper than buying through the jeweler and paying only to have it mounted
$45,000Natural diamond–-Tiffany & Co.2022A Tiffany ring the buyer wanted was priced around this much, well outside her budget, so she went with a custom unbranded ring instead.
$45,000Natural diamond2.5 ctroundBlue Nile2022Example of a 2.5ct G VS2 with underwhelming cut, shown to illustrate real prices at that spec
$45,000Natural diamond–-James Allen2023Cheapest 3ct+ VS D/E-ish natural diamond the buyer could find on James Allen
$45,000Natural diamond3 ct---Estate jewelry listing the person asking referenced as an example of the setting style he wants, not purchased
$45,000Natural diamond4.02 ctroundWhiteflash2021AGS-graded 4.02ct round engagement ring listed on eBay with a $100k sticker but seller open to offers near $45k
$45,000Lab-grown diamond–--2025A large CVD stone listed around $45K, viewed via Loupe360 video, still looked hazy and milky despite the high price
$48,000Natural diamond2.04 ct---A 2.04ct D IF natural diamond quoted at $48k at another store, not purchased
$49,000Natural diamond2.06 ctroundJames Allen2024Listed price for a 2.06ct D VVS1 excellent-cut round diamond with no fluorescence
$50,000Lab-grown diamond–-Hartley Vandar-The person asking says this jeweler markets lab-grown diamond rings starting around $50,000 and up
$50,000Natural diamond2 ct---Expensive end: hand-made platinum setting with a 2ct E VVS diamond, cost said to run well over this
$50,000 to $80,000Natural diamond–--2023Buyer's rough budget estimate for a 3ct+ VS D/E natural diamond like the person asking wants
$50,000 to $85,000Natural diamond–--2023Buyer's estimate depending on quality for a stone matching the asker's specs
$50,000Natural diamond3 ct---A natural 3ct diamond with D-to-F color and VS-or-better clarity estimated to cost this much or more, per this writer
£50,000-5 ct---Tried on a 5-carat ring for fun at the jeweller; said it looked like costume jewellery
$50,000Natural diamond2 ct-Tiffany-Cited as a rough price for a 2ct diamond in a 4-prong setting at Tiffany's, used to argue even luxury brands sell risky prong setups
$50,000-–--2025An Australian boulder opal was shown off as a good buy at this price
$50,000Natural diamond2 ct---A 2ct+ diamond marketed under the 'Habsburg' name seen listed around $50k
$50,000Natural diamond4 ct--2025Reply claims $50k would only buy a poorly cut 4 ct M I3 natural

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