The market · page 8 of 8 · updated September 2026
Asking prices from $50,000 to $150,000,000
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 390 quoted from $50,000 to $150,000,000.
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| Price | Stone | Carat | Shape | Where | Year | What was quoted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.3 ct | - | seller (also mentions Via's Jewelry as an alternate) | - | PHP; seller advertised one remaining 4.3ct lab diamond ring, already set, IGI certified, for 50,000 pesos. |
| $50,000 | Natural diamond | 3.24 ct | - | Lang Antiques | - | Cited as a high-end retail comparable for an art deco diamond solitaire, used to argue a $500 jeweler offer on a similar antique ring was a lowball. |
| ₹50,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | House of Quadri | 2025 | Buyer believes House of Quadri prices lab diamonds around 50,000 rupees per carat |
| $50,000 | Natural diamond | 5 ct | - | - | - | A custom jeweler friend said her 5 ct natural center stone would retail for around $50,000 |
| 50,000 | Moissanite | 1 ct | - | Via's and GH (midrange shops) | 2026 | Midrange PH shops price a 1ct moissanite ring around this; suggests buying a loose diamond and having it custom-set instead to stretch budget |
| $50,000 | Natural diamond | 3 ct | - | - | 2026 | Buyer estimated a nice 3 ct natural diamond would cost well north of $50,000, for comparison against a lab-grown stone of the same size |
| $50,000 | Natural diamond | 4 ct | pear | - | - | Claims a flawless four-carat natural pear diamond would cost at least this much, calling the price absurd |
| $50,500 | Natural diamond | 2.09 ct | round | Tiffany | 2020 | Tiffany website price for a 2.09ct H VS1 excellent cut |
| $55,000 | Natural diamond | 3 ct | round | Blue Nile | - | Round 3ct H VS1 natural stones actually start at $55k on Blue Nile |
| A$55,000 | Natural diamond | 2.5 ct | - | - | 2023 | An equivalent 2.5ct natural stone now costs 55,000 or more, cited as the reason he bought a watch instead of upgrading |
| $55,000 | Natural diamond | 2.55 ct | round | Whiteflash | 2023 | AGS000 ideal cut with an excellent ASET scope, found and linked by a buyer |
| $55,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | Kay Jewelers | 2025 | Buyer looked up the exact ring's specs online: I color, I1 clarity, priced at $55k |
| ₹55,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | ONYA | 2025 | The person asking found ONYA, recommended by another bride, pricing around 55,000 rupees per carat |
| $55,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 3 ct | cushion | - | 2026 | Recently saw a 3ct elongated cushion E VS2 diamond listed for $55k, calling the asker's price reasonable by comparison |
| $56,000 | Natural diamond | 3.01 ct | round | James Allen | - | Natural 3.01ct H VS1 round with GIA cert starts at $56k, casting doubt on the $35k figure the person asking cited |
| $56,328 | Natural diamond | 3.08 ct | round | Donald Haack | 2025 | A similarly sized natural diamond listed for comparison against the asker's quote |
| $58,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 2 ct | - | Graff | 2021 | Buyer recalled seeing a 2 carat H VS1 stone priced around this at Graff |
| $60,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | Kay Jewelers | 2025 | Leo First Light-style pavilion-etched diamond ring the person asking wants to replicate for less |
| $60,000 to $80,000 | Natural diamond | – | - | - | 2023 | A properly cut stone with good dimensions and proportions would run at least this, probably closer to 75-80k |
| $60,000 | - | 2 ct | - | Tiffany | - | 2ct Tiffany True ring in platinum estimated around $60k, writer's dream ring |
| $60,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | Costco | - | Example engagement ring listing the writer saw on Costco's app |
| 60,000 to 100,000 | - | – | - | - | - | Rough price range: under 60k gets under a carat, up to 100k+ scaling with diamond quality. |
| 60,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 1 ct | - | Via's Handcrafted Jewelry | - | 1ct lab diamond with setting, visited in person the week of posting. |
| $60,000 | Natural diamond | – | - | luxury mall store | - | 2-3ct natural rings priced from $60k+ at a store the writer visited, not especially ornate |
| $61,418 | Lab-grown diamond | – | round | a lab-diamond price aggregator site | 2024 | Same stone shown at $61,418 (cut down from over $72k) on an aggregator site, an apparent pricing-database error, not a real quote |
| $62,000 | Natural diamond | 3.02 ct | emerald | Costco | 2024 | Same cut and setting style seen priced far higher at Costco for a superior color/clarity natural stone |
| $63,000 | Natural diamond | 2 ct | round | Tiffany | - | Tiffany's published price for a 2ct round H-color diamond |
| $63,000 | Natural diamond | 3.57 ct | - | Victor Canera | 2025 | Alternative larger stone suggested as still leaving the whole ring well under an $80k Graff budget |
| $64,000 | Natural diamond | 2 ct | - | Tiffany & Co | 2026 | Tiffany's retail price for a 2-carat diamond, called out by the person asking as far above market rate |
| $65,000 | Natural diamond | 6 ct | - | - | - | Says a flawed 6 ct natural diamond can be found for about $65,000 |
| $68,000 | Natural diamond | 2.58 ct | round | Tiffany | - | A lower I color at similar carat weight from Tiffany, cheaper than the higher-color options quoted |
| 68,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 1 ct | round | Hari Jewelers | 2026 | Trilogy setting seen listed in the Philippines: 1ct round center with two 0.5ct pear side stones, all lab diamonds, about ₱68,000 total, not the writer's own purchase |
| €70,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 2.5 ct | - | Tiffany | 2023 | Price on Tiffany's website for a 2.5ct platinum setting ring, per buyer |
| $70,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | Hartley Vandar | - | Seller's TikTok-advertised price for a green lab-grown diamond ring, before later claiming it had sold. |
| $71,000 | Natural diamond | 2.5 ct | - | Graff | - | 2.5ct natural diamond ring tried on at Graff, not the one she's actually getting |
| $75,000 | Natural diamond | 3 ct | - | - | - | Says a high-quality natural 3ct diamond runs close to $75,000 |
| $75,000 | Natural diamond | 4.6 ct | cushion | Andria Barbone | - | Listing (now sold) for a 4.60ct antique old mine cut halo ring that inspired the asker's search; likely natural given the price versus lab quotes in-discussion. |
| A$78,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 10 ct | - | Prestwick Place | 2025 | Seller publicized selling a 10ct lab diamond solitaire to a customer at this price, framed as a huge multiple of wholesale cost |
| $80,000 to $100,000 | Natural diamond | 4 ct | - | - | 2025 | Buyer's usual guess for the cost of a 4 ct natural ring |
| $80,000 | Natural diamond | 3.27 ct | round | erstwhilejewelry.com | 2025 | Genuine 1920s-30s Tiffany Art Deco antique old European/old mine cut diamond rings (around 3.2-3.27 ct) the writer considered and passed on as too expensive |
| $81,000 | Natural diamond | 7.06 ct | round | - | 2025 | Estate-piece 14k/round solitaire the person asking tried on for fun at her jeweler; didn't buy it, initially guessed at 7.21ct |
| $85,000 | Natural diamond | 2.5 ct | - | Tiffany | 2026 | Same buyer's rough figure for stepping up to 2.5 ct: nearer $85,000 |
| $90,000 | Natural diamond | 4.14 ct | round | Blue Nile / James Allen | 2024 | Comp stone offered as a reference point for the asker's much higher quote, sold as the same listing on both sites |
| $91,000 | - | – | emerald | Mociun | - | Emerald-cut diamond ring from Mociun priced at $91k, writer's dream ring |
| $91,500 | Natural diamond | 2 ct | round | Tiffany | - | Tiffany's published price for a 2ct round D-color diamond |
| $95,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 3 ct | cushion | Blue Nile | 2025 | 3-carat cushion cut with hidden halo setting seen listed online |
| $95,500 | Natural diamond | 2.05 ct | oval | Tiffany & Co | - | Tiffany's current 2.05ct oval solitaire retail listing, for comparison; color and clarity not given in the listing |
| $98,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | - | - | A buyer has long admired a similar-looking three-stone ring priced at this amount, not bought |
| $100,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | Tiffany | 2023 | The person asking saw a ring near this price from Tiffany's while comparison shopping |
| $100,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | Costco | 2021 | Buyer noted Costco carries engagement rings priced above this, not just budget pieces |
| $100,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 3 ct | - | - | - | A very clean 3-carat stone the buyer had seen also looked gray in direct sunlight photos despite its high price |
| $100,000 to $300,000 | Natural diamond | 5 ct | - | - | 2025 | Typical retail range for a high-grade natural 5 ct diamond, more from a luxury brand |
| ₹100,000 to ₹200,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | - | - | Buyer's general price range for lab-grown diamond rings, noting a 0.9ct vs 1ct trick to save money |
| $100,000 | Natural diamond | 3 ct | - | - | 2025 | Same buyer: a 3 ct D VVS1 natural is worth roughly $100k |
| 100,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 10.5 ct | - | - | - | Big 10-11ct lab stone alone; setting adds another 30-50k separately. |
| $100,000 | - | – | - | - | 2026 | If genuinely natural alexandrite of the size and quality pictured, the stone would be worth at least $100,000-plus |
| ₹100,000 to ₹125,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | - | 2026 | A vendor's own pitch offering to make custom lab diamond rings in roughly this rupee range |
| $100,000 | Natural diamond | – | - | Tiffany | 2026 | Buyer says getting a Tiffany True in the size, cut quality and specs she wanted would run about this much at retail |
| $120,000 | Natural diamond | – | asscher | 1stDibs | 2025 | Saw the natural vintage-style version of her ring listed for $120,000 on 1stDibs |
| $120,000 to $1,000,000 | Natural diamond | 10 ct | - | - | - | Says a real 10 ct mined diamond runs from about $120,000 up to $1 million depending on cut and clarity |
| $120,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 10.22 ct | emerald | Distinctive Gems | 2022 | A buyer notes this specific 10.22ct G VS1 lab emerald cut is listed at $120k, warning the value could fall sharply within a few years |
| $123,000 | Natural diamond | 2.57 ct | round | Tiffany | - | Tiffany's published price for a 2.57ct round F-color diamond |
| £125,000 to £300,000 | - | – | - | - | - | Insurance replacement estimate mentioned for that same example ring |
| $129,000 | Natural diamond | 8.6 ct | cushion | - | 2023 | Massive antique cushion at a local jeweler looked lifeless in person despite photographing well; high asking price. |
| $130,000 | Natural diamond | 3 ct | - | Costco | - | The asker's own price check for a comparable natural 3ct diamond at Costco |
| $132,000 | Natural diamond | 5 ct | - | NYC diamond dealer | - | Second dealer stone with strong blue fluorescence, priced 50% under Rapaport |
| $132,000 | Natural diamond | 5 ct | round | Ritani | 2024 | Comp diamond suggested as a reference point, close to the asker's target carat weight though not as ideally cut |
| $143,140 | Natural diamond | 4.6 ct | radiant | James Allen | 2023 | A natural 4.60ct E VVS1 radiant matching the asker's lab stone's look was found listed at James Allen for $143,140 |
| $148,000 | Natural diamond | 2.7 ct | round | Tiffany | - | Largest carat weight found on Tiffany's website at time of writing was 2.7ct |
| $148,000 | Natural diamond | 8.01 ct | oval | b2cjewels.com | - | Comparison listing: 8.01ct H SI1 GIA oval priced around $148k, about 25% off Rapaport, used to gauge typical retail discount |
| $150,000 | Natural diamond | 9.55 ct | - | - | 2024 | Non-solitaire ring with 9.55 total carats of natural diamond seen in a Place Vendome luxury store in Paris; largest solitaires at four such stores ran only 1.2-2 carats |
| $150,000 | Natural diamond | 3 ct | - | Tiffany | 2015 | Price tag writer's daughter saw trying on a 3ct Tiffany ring about 10 years before the comment; she bought a different antique-store ring instead |
| $154,750 | Natural diamond | 4.01 ct | round | Blue Nile | 2023 | Blue Nile listing pointed to the person asking as a same-size comparable for his Whiteflash ACA custom-cut quote |
| $175,000 | Natural diamond | 5 ct | - | Blue Nile | - | Blue Nile reference price for 5-carat stones; buyer thought $150k sale doable for the person asking |
| $181,000 | Natural diamond | 5 ct | - | NYC diamond dealer | - | Dealer's comparable stone, no fluorescence, ideal table, priced 33% under Rapaport |
| $187,500 | Natural diamond | 5.2 ct | emerald | - | - | A dealer's favorite past sale: custom art deco platinum setting with sapphire channel accents |
| $200,000 | Natural diamond | 10.11 ct | - | Christie's | 2023 | The person asking recalls a 10.11ct D/IF diamond necklace seen at Christie's in NYC priced around $200k, a reply joked the real rate could be that much per carat instead |
| $200,000 | Natural diamond | 4 ct | round | - | - | 4ct old European cut diamond ring with filigree engraving, dream ring priced about $200k |
| C$200,000 | Natural diamond | 5 ct | - | Blue Nile | - | Blue Nile price check matching the asker's stated stone specs |
| $200,000 | - | – | - | Graziela | 2023 | Designer's high-end pieces, some rings with a hidden paraiba tourmaline, can run $200k or more per buyer |
| 200,000 | Natural diamond | 1 ct | - | Via's Handcrafted Jewelry | - | Same shop's 1ct natural diamond with setting. |
| $215,027 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.01 ct | oval | Ritani | - | Extreme outlier price buyers believe is a listing error |
| $219,000 | Natural diamond | 3.2 ct | - | eBay | 2024 | Secondhand Harry Winston 3.2ct D VS1 natural diamond listed for $219,000 on eBay with 80+ watchers, cited to argue steep resale drops aren't universal. |
| ₹250,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | round | - | 2024 | Buyer says a 2.5L budget can buy a near-top-quality lab-grown round solitaire ring around 2 carats |
| $250,000 | Natural diamond | 18.86 ct | round | Lang Antiques | 2025 | Antique ring listed at this price at a high-end store, unsold through at least one 10% off sale |
| $250,000 | Natural diamond | 10 ct | emerald | - | 2022 | A buyer found a 10ct I-color VS emerald-cut natural diamond listed for $250k via a vendor's concierge search |
| $260,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | Costco | 2023 | Reply names an even pricier ring on display at Costco |
| $264,000 | Natural diamond | 0.45 ct | round | - | - | Gemologist recalls selling a 0.45ct round vivid purplish-pink natural diamond with near-perfect symmetry for this price |
| $350,000 | Natural diamond | 1.54 ct | radiant | Costco | - | Linked a real Costco.com listing for a 1.54ct fancy pink diamond platinum halo ring, cited as proof six-figure listings are genuine |
| $388,000 | Natural diamond | 4 ct | - | - | 2024 | Found a real 4-carat diamond listed at this price while comparing against lab alternatives |
| $400,000 | Natural diamond | 4.6 ct | - | - | - | A collector's estimate for a super-ideal-cut 4.6ct G/VVS1 natural stone he has waited 7 years across multiple dealers to source |
| $500,000 | Natural diamond | 1 ct | - | - | 2024 | An untreated natural blue diamond around 1 ct can sell for around $500k; buyer doubts this specific stone is untreated |
| $500,000 | Natural diamond | 33 ct | - | John Dyer | - | Clean large Montana sapphire cited as the extreme high end of pricing |
| $500,000 | Natural diamond | – | - | - | - | Says real diamonds at the huge sizes being discussed run $500,000 or more |
| $500,000 | Natural diamond | – | - | - | 2025 | A fancy blue internally flawless diamond a dealer had access to, far above a client's $80k budget |
| $534,000 | - | 5.62 ct | - | Tiffany | - | 5.62ct E VS1 diamond in a Tiffany setting seen in-store priced at $534k |
| $550,000 | Natural diamond | 8 ct | - | - | 2025 | Media-reported price for a celebrity's 8-carat vintage-style engagement ring |
| $600,000 | Natural diamond | – | - | - | - | The cheapest remotely comparable natural alexandrite ring found online was about $600k, with many priced over $1 million |
| $700,000 to $1,000,000 | Natural diamond | – | emerald | - | 2022 | Earth-mined 8-11ct emerald cuts, near-colorless to colorless and VS1+ clarity, run roughly $700k to $1M |
| $885,000 | - | 9 ct | - | Sotheby's | 2024 | A 9+ carat sapphire and diamond ring sold at auction, cited to show what top-tier sapphires can cost compared to the asker's $29k diamond |
| $985,000 | Natural diamond | 7.31 ct | asscher | Tiffany & Co. | - | Platinum Asscher-cut diamond ring, Type IIa, circa 1910, admired by a buyer as a dream purchase |
| $1,000,000 | Natural diamond | 7 ct | round | - | 2024 | A jeweller's newly acquired 7 ct round brilliant, clean under a loupe; writer implies roughly a million as its price; natural assumed from context |
| $1,300,000 | Natural diamond | 12.3 ct | round | - | 2025 | 12.3ct round D VVS1 platinum/18k solitaire eBay listing, described elsewhere at $2.4M; a 60/60-style cut, not a super-ideal |
| $1,755,000 | Natural diamond | 1.21 ct | - | - | - | A natural, non-heat-treated fancy red diamond auctioned for about this much, illustrating rarity of red diamonds |
| $2,000,000 | Natural diamond | – | - | - | 2025 | Fancy vivid pink diamond ring seen at the high-jewelry store where the writer works |
| $13,900,000 | Other gemstone | – | - | Harry Winston | 2025 | Tried on (did not buy) a Russian emerald ring at a Harry Winston boutique in Beverly Hills |
| $20,000,000 to $30,000,000 | Natural diamond | – | - | Sotheby's | - | A large natural pink diamond carried a $20-30 million auction estimate but failed to sell, with bidding stalling around $15 million |
| $50,000,000 | - | – | - | - | - | The Pink Legacy diamond ring sold at auction for $50 million; not the writer's purchase, cited as a dream ring |
| $150,000,000 | - | – | - | - | 2025 | Asking price the item's owner claims for the 1.2kg piece, which buyers identify as slag glass rather than sapphire |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 3.92 ct | cushion | Adiamor | 2024 | 3.92ct G VVS2 very-good-cut lab cushion listed at Adiamor; a buyer felt it showed noticeable crushed-ice pattern |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 4 ct | cushion | Brilliance | 2024 | 4.00ct G VVS2 super-ideal-make lab cushion listed at Brilliance, IGI-certified, SKU LG25386400 |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 4.02 ct | cushion | Brilliance | 2024 | 4.02ct G VVS2 super-ideal-make lab cushion listed at Brilliance, IGI-certified, SKU LG25333974 |
| - | Natural diamond | 4.07 ct | cushion | Rarecarat | 2024 | A 4.07ct H color, weak SI2 cushion with strong fluorescence, listed as one of the cheapest options at that size; crushed-ice cut faces up smaller than the weight suggests. |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 3.2 ct | round | Adiamor | 2024 | A 3.20ct D color, IF clarity, excellent-cut round lab diamond the person asking was considering for a wife's ring upgrade, described as a step up in price from VVS1 E options he'd also looked at. |
| - | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 3.5 ct | radiant | - | 2026 | A 3.5ct J VS2 radiant with 74.79mm sq surface area, medium fluorescence and 1.31 ratio; sold to someone else before the writer could buy it |
| $1,300 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.5 ct | - | Brilliance.com | 2026 | 1.5ct pendant plus 18-inch gold necklace, quoted just under this price |
| £500 | Moissanite | – | - | Etsy sellers | 2020 | The person asking browsed moissanite pieces on Etsy priced under this amount, not a purchase |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 2.91 ct | emerald | Ada Diamonds | 2022 | Emerald cut lab diamond spotted on Ada Diamonds' Instagram story, no price given, called a rare high quality example of the cut |
| - | Natural diamond | 3.03 ct | emerald | The Natural Sapphire Company | 2022 | Buyer linked a 3.03ct Ceylon emerald-cut blue sapphire as another preferred example; no price shown |
| - | Natural diamond | 3.62 ct | other | The Natural Sapphire Company | 2022 | Buyer linked a 3.62ct Ceylon radiant-cut blue sapphire as an example of a preferred medium-blue stone; no price shown |
| $15,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | - | - | - | Estimate for a nice 3-carat lab-grown diamond |
| $2,000 | Natural diamond | – | - | Joden | 2022 | Art Deco diamond ring with an octagon top priced under the asker's $2k budget |
| $1,500 | Natural diamond | 0.5 ct | - | - | 2022 | Buyer's general guidance for what a nice half-carat vintage-style diamond should cost, leaving room for the setting in a $2k budget |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 2.02 ct | round | Ritani | 2022 | Suggested as a better-spec online alternative to the local jeweler's budget options |
| $1,200 | Natural diamond | 0.1 ct | - | - | 2022 | Friend's search for a rose-gold ring around $800 found mostly 10-14k gold with 0.1ct natural stones, some retailers up to $1,200 |
| $1,000 | - | – | - | - | 2022 | A local jeweler had three alexandrite rings on display, two of them priced under $1,000 |
| $5,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.42 ct | round | Ritani | 2022 | A roughly 3.4ct round ideal-cut lab diamond listed on Ritani for under $5,000, offered as a price comparison though a different shape than the person asking wanted |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | 3 ct | - | - | - | Says a 3-carat-equivalent moissanite can be found for under this amount from Etsy sellers |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 1.81 ct | round | Ritani | 2022 | Two similar 1.81ct round lab diamonds suggested to a shopper working with about a 2200 CAD budget; no listed price given here |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 3.18 ct | radiant | Ritani | 2023 | Ritani listing shown with a disputed negative-markup disclosure; no sale price given here |
| £1,300 | Lab-grown diamond | 1 ct | oval | Diamonds Factory | 2023 | Trilogy setting in 18k white gold found under the asker's budget during a sale |
| $4,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 4 ct | emerald | Rockher | 2023 | Pointed to this retailer's lab emerald cuts, suggesting under $4k is achievable |
| - | Natural diamond | – | cushion | Victor Barbone | 2023 | Old mine cut natural diamond, largest and deepest-colored of four warm-color stones sourced for a client; no public price given. |
| - | Natural diamond | – | cushion | Victor Barbone | 2023 | Old mine cut natural diamond, one of four warm-color stones between 3.5 and 5.5 carats sourced for a client; no public price given. |
| - | Natural diamond | – | cushion | Victor Barbone | 2023 | Old mine cut natural diamond, second of four warm-color stones between 3.5 and 5.5 carats sourced for a client; no public price given. |
| - | Natural diamond | – | cushion | Victor Barbone | 2023 | Old mine cut natural diamond, third of four warm-color stones between 3.5 and 5.5 carats sourced for a client; no public price given. |
| $500 | Lab-created coloured stone | – | - | Scott Bonomo | 2023 | Several lab emerald 14k gold ring designs listed under $500, customizable to size |
| $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 0.5 ct | - | - | 2023 | A 0.5ct lab-grown stone bought online should cost well under $1,000, versus what a jewelry store may quote |
| $20 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | - | 2023 | Very cheap placeholder ring options mentioned on Amazon/AliExpress, under $20. |
| $1,000 | - | – | - | - | 2023 | A decent tanzanite placeholder ring suggested as achievable for well under $1,000. |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | - | Provence | 2023 | Writer says custom moissanite or lab-gem rings from Provence and similar vendors typically run at or under $500 total. |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | – | - | DovEggs | 2023 | Writer estimates a DovEggs custom ring would run under $1000 depending on gold and stone size. |
| $40,000 | Natural diamond | – | cushion | - | 2023 | One buyer claimed to find a natural cushion matching the asker's 2.9-3.82ct VS1-VVS2 D-G target under this price, though another doubted hitting $30-35k was realistic for those specs in the US |
| $4,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 5 ct | - | - | 2023 | Claims a 5 carat lab diamond can be found for under $4,000 |
| $5,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 4 ct | oval | Ritani | 2023 | Ritani search shows lab ovals 4ct+, D color, VS1 available under $5k |
| $100 | Lab-created coloured stone | – | - | - | 2023 | Lab-created sapphires of a comparable size were seen advertised for under this amount currently |
| - | Moissanite | 2.13 ct | oval | Diamond Rensu | 2023 | Antique vintage-style oval moissanite ring listed at diamondrensu.com, pointed out as close to a $700-800 budget. |
| $1,500 | - | 2 ct | - | Alex Park (@parksantiquelab) | - | Regularly sees 2-carat stones wrote under $1.5k on this seller's Instagram |
| $1,800 | Lab-grown diamond | 1 ct | - | Ritani | - | Buyer cites a 5-stone 1ct lab-grown wedding band available for just under this price |
| - | Natural diamond | 2.01 ct | radiant | James Allen | 2024 | Linked loose stone plus a pave setting as a graded alternative to the uncertified estate diamond |
| - | Natural diamond | 1.8 ct | cushion | RareCarat | 2024 | Linked as a possible eye-clean 1.8ct alternative, said to cost less than the asker's estate stone |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 25 ct | - | - | 2024 | Dealer mentions recently selling a 25ct lab diamond, no price given, showing how large lab stones have gotten |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | - | AliExpress | 2024 | Half eternity band listing, well under $500 |
| $300 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.3 ct | - | - | 2024 | A much smaller lab stone seen priced under this, cited to show labs aren't automatically low grade at low prices |
| $200 | Moissanite | – | - | Etsy | - | Gold and moissanite rings findable under this price on Etsy, per buyer |
| $3,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.03 ct | cushion | Whiteflash | - | Linked a comparable 3.03 ct cushion at Whiteflash as evidence the post's $4,000 quote is at least $1,000 too high |
| $1,000 | Other gemstone | – | - | - | 2024 | A nature-themed moss ring set (band plus accents) stays under $1,000 total even with a real-diamond upgrade, per a buyer |
| $5,000 | - | 3.36 ct | cushion | - | 2024 | The ring itself is listed secondhand for under $5K despite being appraised near $28,740 |
| $5,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | - | 2024 | Buyer describes typical lab-grown engagement ring buyers spending under this amount, contrasted with luxury-brand shoppers |
| $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | - | - | Buyer's estimate that the diamond alone should be well under 1000 |
| $500 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | - | - | Suggested retail ceiling for a lab diamond stone alone with ideal-cut specs |
| 1,000 | Moissanite | – | - | Etsy | - | Suggested moissanite rings can be found for well under 1000 on Etsy as a durable, cheaper alternative |
| $4,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 5 ct | - | Mureta and Co | 2024 | 5ct lab-grown diamond mounted in 14k gold, listed just under $4k |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | - | - | - | A good 2ct lab diamond can be found for under $2k if it doesn't need to be custom-cut or grown in the US |
| $500 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | Etsy | 2024 | Buyer said a nice solid gold or silver vintage replacement ring could be found on Etsy for under 500 if needed |
| $1,500 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | Tianyu | 2024 | Suggests asking Tianyu to custom-make an equivalent ring, guessing it would cost under $1,500 |
| $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | Luvansh | 2024 | Writer says loose lab diamonds run under $1,000 from this overseas vendor or from loosegrowndiamond |
| $10,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 5 ct | - | - | - | General claim that 5-carat lab diamonds run under $10k |
| $4,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | Tiffany & Co. | 2025 | Tiffany's Etoile solitaire setting retails around $4,000; suggested as a good option for someone who doesn't want a huge stone |
| $500 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | Patrick Adair Designs | 2025 | Buyer said the vendor's rings generally run under $500 |
| $3,500 | No stone (plain band) | – | - | - | - | Comparable empty semi-mount settings in the same store top out near 3500 dollars, mostly under 3000 in 18k gold |
| $2,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | Patrick Adair Designs | 2025 | Another buyer said some of the vendor's rings go up to $2,000 |
| $4,000 | Natural diamond | 1 ct | - | - | 2025 | Claims a natural 1ct ring can easily be found for well under $3,000-4,000 in the US |
| $5,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | - | 2025 | Said a lab-grown three-stone radiant ring with a cast setting could be done for well under $5k; fully hand-forged settings cost more |
| C$900 | Moissanite | – | - | Shy Moissanite | 2025 | Vendor has a budget section with items under this price; overall prices run near lab diamond pricing |
| $2,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.02 ct | radiant | Loose Grown Diamond | 2025 | A similar center stone plus basic three-stone 18K yellow gold setting priced under this on the vendor's site, per a buyer |
| $250 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | Aquamarise | - | Online shop listing rings at $250 and under, including matching couple sets |
| $1,000 | - | – | - | - | 2025 | Claims they can make an equivalent ring for under this amount with free shipping |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 6 ct | - | Daniel William Diamonds | - | Seen recently for under $2K, D-E color range, excellent cut |
| $500 | Lab-grown diamond | 1 ct | - | - | 2025 | Estimate that a simple semi-mount setting for a 1ct lab diamond should run under this amount |
| $500 | - | – | - | Provence Gems | - | Estimated setting cost including 2 side stones provided by the vendor, under $500 |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | emerald | Calavera | - | Assortment of large emerald-cut lab diamonds under $2000, several with clarity better than SI2. |
| - | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 1.07 ct | round | RareCarat | 2025 | Ideal-cut round diamond listing shared as a budget-fitting option for the person asking |
| - | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 1 ct | round | RareCarat | 2025 | Another RareCarat round ideal-cut pick recommended as within the asker's budget |
| $400 | No stone (plain band) | – | - | - | - | Many Etsy sellers offer legit 14k gold wedding bands for less than $400 |
| $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | - | - | 2025 | 2-3 carat lab diamonds commonly found through online inventory databases for under $1,000 |
| - | Natural diamond | 5 ct | - | Frank Darling | - | Wrote Frank Darling search results showing most 5-carat natural diamonds priced well under the $200k-500k figure floated above |
| $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | - | loosegrowndiamond.com | - | Referenced online listing for a lab diamond, cited as a cheaper alternative to Canadian natural |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 2.58 ct | oval | Kay Jewelers | 2025 | Linked oval lab-grown diamond ring, 2.58 ctw total weight, 14k white gold, sold at Kay; no price shown. |
| $50 | No stone (plain band) | – | - | Pandora | - | Pandora sterling silver bands generally run $50 and under |
| $20 | Moissanite | – | - | Luxyimagic (AliExpress) | - | Moissanite-with-CZ-side-stone silver rings sell for under $20 on AliExpress |
| $5 | - | – | - | - | - | Plain silver CZ rings sell for under $5 on AliExpress |
| $100 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | Aquamarise (Etsy) | - | Silver wedding ring sets with various center stones listed for under $100 |
| ₹100,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | Miscaro | 2025 | Claimed the celebrity's customized lab-grown diamond ring cost under 1 lakh INR; her mangalsutra was ₹50k, also from this brand |
| $700 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.5 ct | radiant | Calavera | 2025 | Found ten matching stones online under this price each, arguing brand-name retail is not worth the markup |
| $300 | - | – | - | MollyJewelryUS | - | Buyer's first engagement ring came from this Etsy shop; its styles generally run under $300 |
| $500 | Lab-grown diamond | 0.25 ct | - | Diamondsbyuk | 2025 | 10k white gold, 0.25ct lab diamond ring advertised for under $500 |
| $1,000 | Natural diamond | – | - | Clara Pepper | 2025 | Two well-sized natural sapphires listed for around or under $1,000 on a specialty seller's site |
| $8,000 | Natural diamond | – | - | Anueva | - | Typical sapphire ring prices at this recommended vendor run below this |
| $700 | - | 3 ct | - | - | 2025 | Buyer distrusts many Etsy listings claiming a 3+ ct sapphire or moissanite center in solid 14k gold for no more than $700 |
| £2,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | Aardvark Jewellery | 2025 | Shop known for a lot of unusual styles under this budget, where the buyer also bought her own ring |
| $700 | No stone (plain band) | – | - | Holden | - | A simple wedding band with no diamonds from this vendor tops out around $700 |
| $7,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 4 ct | - | - | 2025 | Many lab stones over 4 carats, IF to VVS1 clarity and ideal cut, E color, found for under $7000 |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | - | Imolove | 2025 | Two Imolove moissanite rings from Amazon together cost under $100 with a coupon |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | - | Kuololit | 2025 | Silver-set moissanite rings mostly priced under this on AliExpress |
| $100 | Moissanite | 1 ct | - | - | 2025 | A fancy-cut or fancy-color 1ct moissanite available around this price overseas |
| $100 | Moissanite | 3 ct | - | Kuololit | 2025 | Completed 3ct+ silver rings priced under this |
| $400 | Moissanite | 1.25 ct | - | - | 2025 | Market price ceiling for a 1 to 1.5ct moissanite stone |
| $250 | Lab-grown diamond | 1 ct | - | - | 2025 | A stellar 1ct lab diamond findable at or below this price from wholesalers |
| $1,200 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | - | - | 2025 | IGI-certified 2ct E/F VVS2 lab diamond in a simple setting listed elsewhere for under $1,200 |
| - | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 2.16 ct | - | - | 2025 | A stunning 2.16 ct G SI2 stone with only a few prong-hidden feathers that was sold before the writer could buy it. |
| $1,500 | Lab-grown diamond | – | round | - | 2025 | Compiled a personal shortlist of 3-4 ct round stones under this price; size-to-price ratio implies lab-grown, not stated outright. |
| $400 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | - | - | 10k gold moissanite or lab-gem rings found for under $400 via an online group group orders; 14k gold version runs around $400 |
| $400 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | Kuololit | - | Some solid-gold pieces from this vendor run around $400 or less |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | - | - | - | Writer's own favorite sterling-silver moissanite pieces cost under $100 and hold up well |
| $100 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | Kuololit | - | Sterling silver stock rings from this vendor often run under $100 |
| $100 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | AnuJewel | - | Gold-plated rings from this vendor easily found under $100 |
| $400 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | Walmart | - | 10k rings with lab diamonds seen for under $400 |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | - | TJ Maxx | - | Gold-plated moissanite pieces seen in store for under $100 |
| $400 | Natural diamond | – | - | pawn shop | - | Writer says a nice real-gold ring with a genuine diamond set is findable at a pawn shop for this budget |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | - | r/MoissaniteBST sellers | - | Quality moissanite rings on the an online group swap marketplace often go for about $500 or less |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | - | - | - | Decent 10k-gold moissanite ring sets are available online for $400 or less |
| $3,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | - | - | - | Buyer says a solid 2-carat lab-grown ring can be bought for around this price |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | radiant | Scott Bonomo (Etsy) | - | An Etsy maker's radiant moissanite rings similar to a popular dream-ring style, priced under $500 |
| $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 4 ct | - | - | - | Buyer says lab diamonds under 4 carats typically retail for under $1,000 now |
| $1,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | - | - | - | Similar 3ct lab diamond, ring set in 18k gold or platinum, available new today for under $1,500 |
| $400 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | - | - | 2025 | Cites a 2-carat lab diamond as available for under this price as a bigger-stone alternative |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 4.13 ct | emerald | Friendly Diamonds | 2025 | A loose emerald cut lab diamond listed online that the buyers was evaluating for clarity, not confirmed as bought |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | marquise | DiamondRensu | 2025 | Marquise moissanite rings available there for under $700 in 14k gold, based on buying several rings from the shop |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 2.5 ct | - | Etsy | 2025 | UK Etsy listing for a blue lab diamond matching the asker's ring design; price not given; carat read from the listing URL |
| $500 | Lab-grown diamond | 0.91 ct | round | - | - | Buyer's view of the retail sweet spot for a stone matching the asker's specs |
| $200 | Lab-grown diamond | 0.9 ct | - | - | - | IGI D-color, VS-clarity lab stones around 0.9 carat start under 200 from general online vendors |
| $200 | Lab-grown diamond | 0.91 ct | round | - | - | Buyer's estimate this should have cost at most 200 at retail, including markup, for a stone with the asker's specs |
| $2,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 3 ct | princess | - | - | Says 3+ carat princess cuts near the asker's clarity and color specs have been seen under this price |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | - | - | Says a ring and lab stone matching the asker's specs could be had for under this |
| $500 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | - | - | Says the exact same specs as the asker's diamond are available well under this |
| - | Natural diamond | 1.16 ct | round | Whiteflash | 2025 | Alternative excellent-cut round suggested instead of the two stones being compared; price not given |
| - | Natural diamond | 0.93 ct | round | Whiteflash | 2025 | Alternative excellent-cut round suggested instead of the two stones being compared; price not given |
| $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | - | - | - | Says a 3ct lab can be had for under a grand |
| $50,000 | Natural diamond | 5 ct | - | - | - | Says lower color/clarity 5 ct natural stones can be found online for under $50,000 |
| $10,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | - | - | Says a large lab-grown stone can be found for under $10,000 |
| $4,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 10.03 ct | - | The RealReal | - | Points to a secondhand 10.03 ct lab-grown ring listed for under $4,000 |
| 50,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.5 ct | - | - | - | 2-3ct lab diamond ring options available under 50k for buyers wanting to save. |
| $4,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | - | - | Linked photo of a vintage art-deco 18k yellow gold ring with side diamonds priced just under this amount, offered as a better-matching alternative |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 4 ct | - | - | 2026 | Buyer claims secondhand 4ct lab diamond rings can be found under this price |
| $500 | - | – | other | Scott Bonomo | 2026 | Hexagon-cut alexandrite ring in 14k gold listed for under $500 on the maker's own site |
| $16,000 | Natural diamond | 1.5 ct | - | Rare Carat | 2026 | Same style setting with a 1.5ct natural diamond priced just under $16,000 via an online marketplace listing |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | Rare Carat | 2026 | Similar lab-diamond pave setting priced at or under $2000 all-in via an online marketplace listing |
| 10,000 | Moissanite | 1 ct | - | - | 2026 | Gold is what drives the price up; 1ct+ moissanite in silver or platinum settings can be found under this |
| 100,000 | Moissanite | – | - | Brilyo and Luccerings | 2026 | Recommends these branded PH jewelry shops as pricier but a useful reference; even branded pieces shouldn't exceed this |
| 50,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | - | 2026 | Knows a store offering a lab-grown diamond engagement ring under this price |
| $100 | No stone (plain band) | – | - | Amazon | - | Sterling silver wedding bands seen for under 100 each |
| $2,000 | Sapphire | – | - | John Thomas Jewelers | 2026 | Buyer says custom Montana sapphire designs from specialty jewelers like this one or Staghead Designs will run closer to $2,000 |
| $200 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | Amazon | - | Writer found similar-looking marquise-cluster wedding bands for about this amount or less online |
| $1,000 | Natural diamond | 1.34 ct | - | The Natural Sapphire Company | - | A similar 1.34ct unheated purple sapphire listed under $1,000 at an online retailer with mixed reviews |
| C$1,000 | - | – | - | - | - | Similar-spec lab stones sold online (named vendors include Aurelinne, Diyona, Calavera) for under $1,000 CAD with video and return options |
| $1,000 | - | – | - | - | 2026 | Cited as well under $1,000 for a similar setting from an overseas vendor |
| C$1,500 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | luvansh.com | 2026 | Custom band plus lab diamond mounting quoted at under this amount total |
| - | Natural diamond | 1.42 ct | other | - | 2026 | Seller offering a natural fancy yellowish-brown antique/transitional-cut 1.42ct SI2 stone that faces up like 1.7ct |
| $20,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | DovEggs | 2026 | Estimated whole-ring cost for the design in lab stones with a 10k gold setting. |
| - | Natural diamond | – | - | - | - | GIA 6531201939: a similarly sized, triple-excellent E-color diamond with zero fluorescence, listed for a bit less than the asker's two fluorescent quotes |
| $500 | Lab-grown diamond | 1 ct | marquise | - | 2026 | A roughly 1ct marquise lab diamond can be found for under $500 at sites like Calavera or Aurelinne |
| $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | emerald | - | 2026 | Claims emerald-cut lab diamonds can be found for under $1,000 with enough shopping around, size unspecified |
| $2,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | - | - | 2026 | Antique art deco rings with heart-shaped sapphires and filigree can often be found for under $2,000 |
| $400 | Lab-grown diamond | 1 ct | - | Starsgem | 2026 | 1ct lab diamond on 10k gold listed for under this price |
| $500 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.5 ct | - | Starsgem | 2026 | Buyer said a 1.5ct version from the same vendor could still come in under this price |
| $500 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | round | Samstin | 2026 | 2ct round brilliant lab diamond solitaire on a silver base listed under this price |
| 1,000 | Moissanite | – | - | LeCaine | 2026 | Several moissanite ring options priced under this amount |
| - | Natural diamond | 5.14 ct | - | Jack Weir & Sons | 2026 | Victorian-style 5.14 ct GIA diamond ring in 14k yellow gold, shared as a recommendation; later reported sold |
| - | Moissanite | 5 ct | asscher | - | 2026 | A men's statement ring with a roughly 5ct asscher-cut moissanite center and pave/baguette/princess accents in sterling silver, offered by the same dealer, price not given |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | - | Fiorese | 2026 | 2ct pendant was the only size Fiorese listed, priced almost at this level |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | RareCarat | - | Suggests price-matching RareCarat against another seller to get a ring under $2k |
| $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.85 ct | - | - | 2026 | Says a great lab diamond this size can be found for under this |
| $600 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.85 ct | emerald | Altura Diamonds | 2026 | Linked a filtered search for similar specs (3.85-4ct emerald, D-E color, VS1-VVS1) suggesting under this is more reasonable |
| $600 | Natural diamond | 0.2 ct | marquise | - | 2026 | Similar vintage marquise diamond rings found listed on eBay and Etsy for under $600 |
| - | Natural diamond | – | - | The RealReal | 2021 | Size 3, 14k diamond eternity band spotted on a secondhand marketplace; no price given with the link |
| - | Natural diamond | 2.96 ct | - | Borsheims | 2021 | A 3-stone ring tried on at this Omaha jeweler with 1.20 and 1.23ct L-color sides and a 2.96ct K-color center; buyer hesitated and it later sold to someone else |
| - | Natural diamond | 0.37 ct | - | Whiteflash | 2021 | Buyer found only one comparable super-ideal stone (0.368ct H) in stock at Whiteflash while shopping for an upgrade |
| $1,000 | - | – | - | Blue Nile | 2023 | The asker's girlfriend liked this vendor's cheaper classic six-prong platinum setting, under $1000 |
| $1,000 | - | – | - | Brilliant Earth | 2023 | Another cheaper classic six-prong platinum setting the girlfriend liked, under $1000 |
| $400 | Sapphire | – | - | Polamai | 2023 | Buyer noted this seller's ombre sapphire eternity bands list under this price, though she did not buy one herself |
| - | Natural diamond | 3.22 ct | round | Whiteflash | 2023 | A Cut Above super-ideal hearts-and-arrows stone flagged as priced above the buyer's $50k budget. |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 1.2 ct | round | Adiamor | 2023 | Affinity Cut lab diamond flagged as the best price match for the buyer's roughly $1,500 budget |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 1.02 ct | round | Adiamor | 2023 | A smaller candidate lab diamond the buyer considered after a larger stone felt too big on her hand |
| $4,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 5.01 ct | - | Loupe360 listing | 2023 | HPHT hearts-and-arrows alternative suggested as a better-cut option than the asker's CVD stone, priced under $4,000 |
| $5,700 | Lab-grown diamond | 6 ct | - | - | 2023 | A larger 6ct alternative diamond found for just under $5,700 |
| - | Natural diamond | 0.6 ct | round | Pawn America | 2023 | 14k white gold solitaire ring with a round natural diamond, shared as a possible match; no price visible in the post. |
| - | Natural diamond | 1.7 ct | round | Blue Nile | 2023 | A 1.7ct G VS1 excellent-cut round the buyer's sister considered for her own upgrade (budget $15K-$20K) sold before they could buy it |
| $12,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.9 ct | - | - | 2023 | Buyer found online options up to about 6 carats in D-F VS2-or-better staying near a $12,500 cap |
| $3,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | cushion | loosegrowndiamond.com | 2023 | A filter for old cuts (OMC, antique cushion, OEC) surfaces a good handful of roughly 3ct stones under $3,000 |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 5.41 ct | round | Brilliance | 2023 | Alternative stone recommended for a noticeably better cut than the asker's two original picks |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 0.61 ct | round | Adiamor | 2023 | Matched pair suggested for lab diamond earrings, cut as an Affinity brand cut, though larger than the buyer's 1ct total target |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 0.52 ct | round | Ritani | 2023 | Ideal-cut matched pair suggested to hit close to 1ct total weight for earrings |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 2.19 ct | pear | Ritani | 2023 | 2.19 ct Very-Good-cut pear lab diamond considered but not chosen; report #LG602372737 |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 2.2 ct | pear | Ritani | 2023 | 2.20 ct Good-cut pear lab diamond considered but not chosen; report #LG564353832 |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 0.52 ct | round | Ritani | 2023 | The best matched pair a helper could find once the buyer lowered her budget to $500-600 |
| $25,000 | Natural diamond | 2 ct | round | - | 2023 | Another 2ct round diamond suggested to the person asking, listed under $25,000 USD |
| $500 | - | – | - | Alex Park (Instagram jeweler) | 2023 | Another buyer has seen this jeweler make quality solitaire settings for under $500, with competitive lab stone prices too |
| - | - | – | other | - | 2023 | 3 loose spessartite (mandarin/sunkist orange) garnets, 1-3 ct each, various shapes, sold individually |
| $12,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 5 ct | round | - | 2023 | Two roughly 5ct E-color lab diamonds a forum member sourced for the person asking, both under $12k |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 2.59 ct | round | Adiamor | 2023 | Alternative 2.59ct F VS1 Affinity-cut lab diamond suggested as a better-cut option near the buyer's price point; not purchased. |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 3.74 ct | round | Adiamor | 2024 | 3.74ct F VS1 round Affinity-cut lab diamond suggested as a better-cut alternative, price not given |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 3.59 ct | round | Adiamor | 2024 | 3.59ct F VVS2 excellent-cut round lab diamond rejected for visible graining/straining in the fire videos |
| $5,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.06 ct | round | Adiamor | 2024 | Suggested Affinity Cut lab diamond, under the $5k budget cap, but not the stone ultimately chosen |
| $5,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | round | - | 2024 | 10.3mm HPHT lab diamond offered as well within the $5k budget; mm size given, exact carat not stated |
| $5,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.2 ct | round | Adiamor | 2024 | Alternate 4.20ct Affinity Cut stone offered, slightly shallower crown angle and lower crown height than the one chosen |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 3.14 ct | round | - | 2024 | 3.14ct G color GCAL-certified round lab diamond rejected for light leakage visible under the table in the report's symmetry image |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 1.22 ct | round | Adiamor | 2024 | Alternative stone he found after cancelling: 1.22ct D VVS2 round IGI-certified lab diamond, Affinity cut; price not stated in text |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 5.22 ct | round | Adiamor | 2024 | Suggested as an alternative lab-grown stone with some tint, no price given; buyer wanted to stay in the F color range instead |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 3.26 ct | round | Adiamor | 2024 | An alternative GCAL-certified lab diamond suggested as better cut than the asker's original pick, no price given |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 1.48 ct | round | Diamonds-USA | 2024 | Candidate stone considered for a replacement ring, passed over for looking more tinted than a standard F |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 1.59 ct | round | Diamonds-USA | 2024 | Candidate stone the shopper liked best but her friend judged too large; a 7.3mm target size was preferred instead |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 1.45 ct | round | Diamonds-USA | 2024 | Another candidate stone considered after the first two picks became unavailable |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | – | oval | Distinctive Gem | 2024 | Cherry-picked lab oval recommended as an alternative, priced a little above the buyer's $2,200 budget |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 2.8 ct | cushion | Ritani | 2024 | 2.80ct D VS1 good-cut elongated antique cushion lab diamond at Ritani, IGI-certified, praised for performance |
| - | Natural diamond | – | - | - | 2024 | The antique ring that inspired the asker's search was still for sale through a luxury retailer at over four times his budget, with original box and a 1920s receipt |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 4.04 ct | - | - | 2024 | An old-cut (OMC/OEC) lab stone around 4.04 ct that the buyer liked best for a future anniversary ring; no price given, and it sold to someone else before she could buy it |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 5.17 ct | - | - | 2024 | A second old-cut lab candidate at 5.17 ct with an interesting facet pattern but a considerably higher price than the 4.04 ct option; exact figure not given |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 3.39 ct | round | Whiteflash | 2024 | An alternative the person asking compared; buyers spotted visible graining in the photos and advised passing on it |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | round | Ivy and Rose | 2024 | A lab-grown old European cut reproduction with a smaller culet than the other candidates, raised as an alternative style to compare |
| - | Natural diamond | 1.21 ct | other | Tiffany & Co | - | A secondhand Tiffany Lucida platinum solitaire the person asking found on a resale site, the luxury-brand look she said she basically recreated on a budget with her own branded-cut stone |
| - | No stone (plain band) | – | - | The RealReal | 2024 | The person asking spotted a secondhand Tiffany Lucida platinum wedding band close to her size and considered buying and resizing it to match her ring |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 4.07 ct | cushion | Daniel William Diamonds | 2024 | Listing the person asking was considering, no price quoted in post |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 4.02 ct | cushion | - | 2024 | Listing the person asking was considering, no price quoted in post |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 4.03 ct | cushion | Adiamor | 2024 | GIA-certified excellent-cut example the person asking asked about, no price quoted |
| - | Natural diamond | 2.4 ct | round | Whiteflash | 2024 | A Cut Above hearts and arrows super-ideal cut recommended as an alternative; later shown as sold, possibly to the person asking |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 2.02 ct | oval | LooseGrownDiamond.com | 2024 | Candidate lab diamond a shopper was considering: 2.02ct D VVS2 ideal cut, 8.05-8.12 x 4.98mm, no price given in discussion |
| $1,000 | No stone (plain band) | – | - | Ivy and Rose | 2024 | Vintage-style halo settings with no stone included; most run under this price, buyer still needs to source a sapphire |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 7.2 ct | emerald | - | 2024 | A follow-up emerald-cut candidate the person asking called her 'third strikeout,' again flagged for a windowing area on the left side |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 7.22 ct | emerald | Mikado Diamonds | 2024 | Another of the three Mikado emerald-cut candidates the person asking compared before choosing a different stone from the batch |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 7.16 ct | emerald | Mikado Diamonds | 2024 | One of three emerald-cut candidates the person asking compared for light performance before choosing a different stone from the batch |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 7.06 ct | emerald | Mikado Diamonds | 2024 | The person asking had this one brought in to view but was disappointed once she saw it in person, after mistaking dark contrast zones for good contrast in the video |
| - | Natural diamond | 2.28 ct | round | Whiteflash | 2024 | A Cut Above hearts and arrows stone; Whiteflash confirmed it had been recut down from an original 2.38 carats |
| - | Natural diamond | 3.26 ct | round | James Allen | 2024 | Suggested as an untreated natural alternative in the same size range, no price quoted |
| $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.3 ct | round | - | 2024 | Forum member found a well-cut hearts-and-arrows stone for under $1k as a possible upgrade candidate, not quite super-ideal cut level |
| - | Natural diamond | 2.06 ct | round | James Allen | 2024 | James Allen true-hearts cut, slightly less well cut than the Whiteflash option but a bigger carat size for a similar budget |
| - | Natural diamond | 1.68 ct | round | Whiteflash | 2024 | Whiteflash A Cut Above super-ideal hearts-and-arrows cut stone, suggested as an alternative to the asker's two options |
| $700 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.37 ct | round | - | 2024 | A larger 2.37ct lab diamond with a slight hint of warmth found listed online under $700, outside the buyer's budget |
| $650 | Lab-grown diamond | – | round | - | 2024 | Several comparable HPHT hearts-and-arrows lab diamonds around 1.5ct found listed online, all under $650; jeweler later sourced a 1.53ct D/VVS1 ideal-cut stone from this batch |
| $200 | Lab-grown diamond | 0.64 ct | round | - | 2024 | 0.64ct round lab diamonds seen listed for under $200 each |
| - | Natural diamond | 1.32 ct | radiant | James Allen | 2025 | A different buyer found another branded cut (Elara) on James Allen originally sold at an upscale store, Finks, in the early 2000s |
| $50,000 | Natural diamond | 2.22 ct | round | Victor Canera | 2025 | Hearts-and-arrows round natural diamond estimated by a buyers to likely price under this amount |
| - | Natural diamond | 2.67 ct | - | 47jewelry.com | 2025 | Specific old miner cut listing the person asking found on a value retailer; report details shared but no price given |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 3.56 ct | round | Ritani | 2025 | Ideal-cut round lab diamond listing the writer considered and called considerably more expensive than a smaller option she preferred |
| - | Natural diamond | 1.47 ct | radiant | Diamonds by Lauren | 2025 | Fancy intense yellow radiant suggested as an option, no price given |
| - | Natural diamond | 2.11 ct | cushion | Diamonds by Lauren | 2025 | A near-colorless cushion with a soft warm tint, marketed under a pastel-toned nickname, suggested as an alternative |
| - | Natural diamond | 1.02 ct | cushion | Diamonds by Lauren | 2025 | Fancy vivid yellow cushion set in a three-stone setting suggested, no price given |
| - | Natural diamond | 1.51 ct | pear | Diamonds by Lauren | 2025 | Fancy light yellow pear with colorless pear side stones suggested, no price given |
| - | Natural diamond | 1.55 ct | pear | Leibish | 2025 | GIA-graded fancy vivid orange-yellow pear with very good polish and symmetry suggested, no price given |
| $200 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | - | Lightbox | 2025 | Closeout sale: 2ct colorless lab diamond loose stone for under $200 |
| - | Natural diamond | 1.23 ct | oval | James Allen | 2025 | Second option the asker's friend considered; no price stated in the text |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 3.05 ct | cushion | Ritani | 2025 | A 'crushed ice' cushion lab diamond example shown to a buyer shopping around a $5k budget for a roughly 3 ct cushion; price not given |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 3.32 ct | cushion | Ritani | 2025 | A second 'crushed ice' cushion lab diamond example shown alongside the 3.05 ct option; price not given |
| - | Natural diamond | 1.62 ct | round | Loupe Troop | 2025 | A 1.62ct natural transitional-cut round diamond was listed for sale on a preloved marketplace, offered up by its owner in response to the buyer's search. |
| - | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 0.65 ct | unknown | - | - | Suggested old mine or old European alternative stone, about 5.3mm, as a warmer but still balanced-looking option |
| $3,000 | Natural diamond | – | - | - | - | Generic diamonds matching the lost stone's size, color and clarity said to run under this price |
| - | Natural diamond | 1.37 ct | round | Loupetroop | 2026 | Loose old European cut diamond listed for sale, 6.76-6.96 x 4.50mm; buyer called it a fantastic price but no figure given in discussion |
| - | Natural diamond | – | round | - | 2026 | Second loose old European cut diamond offered for sale; buyer found seller's older listing and judged it too small and pricey for her setting |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 1.36 ct | round | - | 2026 | Vintage-style round lab diamond in a platinum hand-engraved semi-bezel setting, offered as stone and setting together or separately |
| - | Other gemstone | – | - | - | 2026 | A secondhand aquamarine and diamond ring listed on a resale site for more than $1,000 less than the store's price |
| $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | - | - | 2026 | Says ready-made rings with lab diamonds retail for well under this |
| $2,000 | Natural diamond | – | - | Luvansh | - | A lab-diamond vendor now also sells natural-diamond engagement ring options starting under $2,000 |
| $2,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 1 ct | - | Rare Carat | - | Buyer says a 1ct solitaire can run under $2,000 if open to lower color grades, recommending a diamond wholesale site |
| $100 | Moissanite | – | - | - | 2026 | A budget silver moissanite ring can be found for under this if the setting is sturdy |
| $2,900 | - | – | - | Frank Darling | 2026 | A specific style-inspiration ring from this vendor comes in under this before tax |
| $6,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | heart | - | 2026 | A heart-shaped ring spotted at a local jeweler priced under this amount; the writer considered buying it for herself but purchase wasn't confirmed. |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 5.13 ct | round | Brilliance | 2023 | Second super-ideal cut round lab diamond the person asking was deciding between; no price stated |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 5.38 ct | round | Brilliance | 2023 | Super-ideal cut round lab diamond the person asking was deciding between; no price stated |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 2.47 ct | round | - | - | Candidate 2.47ct round excellent-cut lab diamond the person asking was considering, under a $10k cap for the loose stone; no price given in discussion |
| - | - | 2.14 ct | other | - | 2023 | Burmese red spinel, radiant/cushion cut, GIA report, listed with a discount for community members but drew no buyers for months |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 4.77 ct | round | Whiteflash | 2024 | Whiteflash CVD lab diamond sourced from an outside vendor list rather than in-house, priced roughly $10k below the in-house stone |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 4.51 ct | round | Whiteflash | 2024 | Whiteflash in-house 'Precision Lab' branded lab diamond, one of two stones compared for a roughly $10k price gap |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 3.24 ct | round | Adiamor | 2024 | The asker's original candidate, an excellent-cut D/VVS1 lab diamond, judged by buyers to leak a bit of light under the table and look less bright edge-to-edge |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 5.97 ct | emerald | - | 2024 | The person asking was evaluating this exact online listing before buying; buyers spotted CVD strain/graining in the video and advised inspecting it in person under multiple lighting conditions |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 2.7 ct | round | Ritani | 2024 | 2.70 ct round lab diamond, D color VS1 clarity, that the buyer was evaluating at Ritani; no price was given, and it later showed as unavailable |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | – | round | - | 2024 | IGI H&A G VVS2 stone a buyer had on hold; the seller refused to release it over a suspected blue tint, and no price was given |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 1.01 ct | cushion | Adiamor | 2024 | Stone the person asking was weighing but did not share a price for; buyers worried its video's dark triangle signals mediocre cut precision |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 3.45 ct | round | Adiamor | 2024 | The asker's first pick, an Affinity-cut lab diamond; a buyer flagged possible faint blue nuance despite the stone looking well cut |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 6 ct | emerald | - | 2024 | The asker's reserved ~6ct emerald cut in a 1:2-1:35 ratio; an expert confirmed severe windowing that stays leaky even under tilt, so she passed on it |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 2.82 ct | round | - | 2024 | Another of the five OEC candidates the person asking was comparing |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 2.51 ct | round | - | 2024 | Another of the five OEC candidates the person asking was comparing |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 2.71 ct | round | - | 2024 | Another of the five OEC candidates the person asking was comparing |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 2.53 ct | round | - | 2024 | Buyers picked this one as likely the brightest of the five OEC candidates |
| - | Lab-grown diamond | 2.52 ct | round | - | 2024 | One of five old European cut candidates the person asking was comparing for light return before choosing |
| - | Natural diamond | 2.24 ct | round | James Allen | 2024 | Original stone wrote for feedback, excellent cut/polish/symmetry, no fluorescence; buyer's overall stone budget was $30k |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 4 ct | emerald | - | - | Many unbranded roughly-4ct lab emerald-cut diamonds meeting the asker's specs were listed under $2,000 |
| $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.57 ct | round | Loupe360 | 2026 | The asker's second shortlisted stone with an 8X GCAL report, priced just under $1,000 |
| $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.44 ct | round | Loupe360 | 2026 | The asker's shortlisted Hearts and Arrows stone, priced just under $1,000 |
| $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.45 ct | round | Loupe360 | 2026 | The asker's third shortlisted stone, ideal cut, priced just under $1,000 |
| $100 | Lab-grown diamond | 1 ct | - | - | 2024 | Uncertified 1ct lab diamond can run under this amount, per buyer's experience |
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Sources and method
Price reports on this page come from 262 public discussions where buyers answered in their own words. Each comment that stated what someone paid became one row; notes are paraphrased, never quoted.
The largest discussions used here (60)
- 2026-01: Confused and disappointed in my ring (2212 comments)
- 2026-01: Ring will be around 23k-35k. NEED ADVICE (1050 comments)
- 2024-01: How do you deal with comments that your ring isn’t “real”? (1006 comments)
- 2023-01: How much would you spend on an engagement ring? (909 comments)
- 2026-09: What do you guys think of this heart engagement ring I picked out for my girlfriend? (823 comments)
- 2024-06: Am I being too insecure? (629 comments)
- 2025-05: Neighbor’s natural 5 carat just got smeared at and I’m laughing. (580 comments)
- 2025-12: How do all my friends have such huge engagement rings? (573 comments)
- 2025-07: My engagement ring got here yesterday and I am so happy!!! Definitely not traditional, but I love it!!! (555 comments)
- 2023-10: Thoughts on my diamond? (547 comments)
- 2025-03: Do people actually spend 3 months salary on a ring? (539 comments)
- 2026-08: I want to propose. She wants a natural diamond. I want to buy her a ring that doesn't destroy our finances (526 comments)
- 2024-07: My partner has a unique request for her ring (472 comments)
- 2025-10: I don’t like my ring (421 comments)
- 2024-09: Does anyone else think LG diamonds reduce the luxury of diamonds overall? (390 comments)
- 2024-11: Would you rather have a 1 carat natural or a 3 carat lab diamond? (360 comments)
- 2023-09: What do you consider expensive for a wedding ring? (355 comments)
- 2023-11: Gifted my late grandmother’s heirloom ring. Not entirely sure what the center stone is, but it is set on sterling silver. Ideas and advice for new setting? (347 comments)
- 2024-03: Genuine question (and I mean no offense to anyone!)... Why would you choose to pay for a natural diamond when you can get an equally beautiful lab diamond for approx 1/3 of the price? (341 comments)
- 2026-02: Is this diamond worth the price? (339 comments)
- 2022-10: Is everyone here super rich? 😅 (336 comments)
- 2026-07: What is your opinion of reusing a diamond? (335 comments)
- 2023-01: Who actually buys the $100k jewelry from Costco.com? (332 comments)
- 2023-09: For fun: What is your holy grail engagement ring? (286 comments)
- 2025-10: For people with diamond rings, do you have a natural or lab diamond? (270 comments)
- 2025-06: Too big? (262 comments)
- 2024-03: Calling for antique emerald cut experts - close to pulling the trigger on 4+ carat stone! (261 comments)
- 2022-12: Is it just me or is everyone rich on here? (256 comments)
- 2025-04: For those who have a ring costing 30-50k usd, what does it look like? (252 comments)
- 2025-03: I think I might be over my big lab diamond rings… (248 comments)
- 2025-04: (25F) Bought my first Diamond Ring. (242 comments)
- 2023-09: How to sell a ring appraised at $200k? (241 comments)
- 2024-04: Lab grown diamonds seem too good to be true (240 comments)
- 2026-07: Show me your rings! (227 comments)
- 2025-12: How’d I do? (223 comments)
- 2025-07: Advice needed for selling Grandmother’s ring (210 comments)
- 2024-12: How did I do on a natural engagement ring? (183 comments)
- 2025-04: My sister got a pink diamond engagement ring, and now I’m low-key jealous (181 comments)
- 2026-03: Did I pick the right wedding band ? (170 comments)
- 2026-01: I’m obsessed with my upgrade but waiting for judgment. (169 comments)
- 2024-06: $8.5k Lab grown engagement ring (168 comments)
- 2023-04: I don't see much Costco jewelry on here. My husband got me a diamond and emerald ring for our anniversary last week. (166 comments)
- 2025-08: Are lab created diamonds more of a hype just recently these past few years vs mined? (166 comments)
- 2025-05: What shape looks best on my hand? (165 comments)
- 2022-03: To everyone but especially those new to moissanite: I'm begging you to stop buying from scamming Etsy sellers (164 comments)
- 2025-03: What is this? (162 comments)
- 2026-03: Need advice on diamond ring lost by jeweler (153 comments)
- 2026-02: BEWARE! Scammer Hartley Vandar selling lab made rings for insane prices! 💎 (152 comments)
- 2024-12: Natural or Lab Grown: Help me choose! (150 comments)
- 2023-12: Lab diamond goes dark in direct sunlight (info in caption) (149 comments)
- 2025-06: GIA to grade Labs Pass /Fail... 4 C's for Naturals only. (146 comments)
- 2026-05: Finally got my 3 carat lab grown diamond ring. (144 comments)
- 2025-01: Got my fiancé a 1 carat diamond ring! $5.7k. (142 comments)
- 2021-03: May I see your 3 stone rings (with specs)? (135 comments)
- 2024-12: Is this 2.12 too big? (135 comments)
- 2025-10: If lab grown diamonds have no resale value, then why are they still thousands of dollars? (134 comments)
- 2026-01: Family inherited ring. Natural alexandrite. We believe it was from Brazil. What could this be worth? (130 comments)
- 2026-05: Boys, help your man out. Where to shop for affordable engagement rings? (125 comments)
- 2023-01: My GF wants a large oval Solitaire diamond ring, how do I get this on a budget? (125 comments)
- 2025-03: I want to shop local, but these prices are insane… $35k for 2ct lab?? (125 comments)
- and 202 more, all in the dataset