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Wholesale and trade prices

562 quoted prices of this kind. Half of the US ones fall between $100 and $1,208, median $375. None of them is a purchase. This page holds the 400 quoted from $0 to $1,226.

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PriceStoneCaratShapeWhereYearWhat was quoted
$0 to $0Moissanite1 ct--2024Same writer's estimate of the lab's raw production cost per carat of moissanite.
$1 to $5Other gemstone–--2026A dealer's own average inventory cost and typical instant-source buy price per carat for this stone category
$1Lab-grown diamond–---Lab-created sapphire rough costs less than $1 per carat before cutting
$1 to $10Lab-created coloured stone–-a wholesaler2026Says lab sapphires are available from a wholesaler for as little as $1-10 per carat
$2 to $4Lab-grown diamond–--2026Price spread between different B2B vendors in Shenzhen Shuibei for same-quality loose lab diamonds (D/E and G excluded)
$2Lab-grown diamond–--2023Claims lab-grown diamonds cost about this much in electricity alone to grow, per carat
$2Lab-grown diamond–--2023Rough electricity cost estimate to grow one carat of lab diamond, cited as why prices keep falling
$2Lab-grown diamond–-Greenlab2025Average per-carat polishing/cutting fee paid to lab diamond cutters in India, which sparked a walkout
$3Lab-grown diamond–---Writer's claim about the production cost of a lab-created diamond
$3 to $5Natural diamond–--2011Raw star ruby rough bought at a gem show about 15 years ago for $3-5 per gram (not per carat); likely higher now
$4Lab-grown diamond–-Greenlab2025Skilled cutters earn roughly double the average per-carat polishing fee
$5 to $7Lab-grown diamond–--2023What the asker's jeweler friends say it should cost to produce a lab diamond, per carat
$5 to $10-–--2023Estimated the sterling silver content alone is worth only about $5 to $10
$5 to $10Moissanite1 ct--2024Writer's claimed wholesale value of a cut 1ct moissanite stone before retail markup.
$5Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2025Buyer puts the value of the small stone lost from the band at about 5 dollars
$5-–---Gemologist/jewelry store owner appraised the auction stone at about $20 retail, $5 wholesale
$5 to $10Natural diamond–--2013Raw star ruby stones bought 12-15 years ago for $5-10 each depending on size and color
$5-–---Very low personal estimate: the lab sapphire itself worth about $5, sterling silver content about $20
$5-–---Wholesale cost estimate for a small lab-grown sapphire
$6 to $12Natural diamond–---Trade buyer's cited average per-carat rough price for Argyle-mine natural diamond material over recent decades
$8Natural diamond–---Tiny loose diamonds sized for clusters sold near cost by a silversmithing teacher for about this much each, illustrating typical retail markup
$8-–--2025A jeweler priced finished Ethiopian opal this low per carat at trade level
$8Lab-grown diamond–---A jeweler-buyer says melee lab-grown diamonds that small cost only about $8 each
$10 to $20Natural diamond–--2022A buyer estimates the loose replacement diamond itself is worth this much wholesale, rest is labor and markup
$10Natural diamond–-Costco2023A buyer's claim that Costco diamond rings sell at about 10% over wholesale, certificate included
€10 to €50Moissanite–--2024Writer's estimate of typical cost for larger loose moissanite gems from online sellers
$10Moissanite–---Writer's wholesale cost estimate for moissanite, contrasted with lab diamond markup
$10Lab-grown diamond–--2024Says lesser-quality lab diamonds cost about this per carat wholesale in China
$10Lab-created coloured stone–--2024Small lab sapphire/corundum accent stones sell wholesale for around $10 each at the smaller sizes
$10Diamond, lab or natural not said–-factory direct via AliExpress/Alibaba-Same styles sold by marked-up resellers can reportedly be bought direct from the factory for about $10
$10Lab-grown diamond–--2025Claims lab diamonds cost about this much per carat to manufacture in China
$10 to $30-–--2025Former trade buyer said they used to purchase estate diamonds at about 10% of value and resell around 30%
$10-–--2025Buyer disputes higher materials estimates, saying about 2g of silver plus worthless CZ is worth $10 or less
$10 to $14-–-Costco2026Buyer said Costco makes about a 10-14% gross margin on jewelry, with profit coming mainly from memberships, not markup.
$10Diamond, lab or natural not said–---The same buyer values each of the two tiny pave diamonds Tiffany charged $500 to replace at about $10
$10Moissanite1 ct--2023A gem-trade professional bought loose H&A-cut moissanite, about 1ct diamond-equivalent at 6.5mm, for this much each at a trade fair
$10Natural diamond–--2025Buyer says two pinpoint-size replacement diamonds cost about $10 total, versus roughly $200 for the repair labor
$10Moissanite–---Wholesale cost for a small well-cut 6.5mm loose moissanite stone bought in bulk
$12No stone (plain band)–---Same supplier check: princess-cut settings ran about 12 dollars more than round settings, wholesale
$13-500 ct-Alibaba/AliExpress2023Rough lab-grown ruby, about 100g (roughly 500 carats), bulk price
$14Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Costco-A buyer claimed Costco marks up its fine jewelry only about 14 percent over cost
$15Lab-grown diamond–--2025Buyer says lab-grown diamonds cost about $15 per carat wholesale
$15Lab-grown diamond–---Claimed Chinese wholesale rate for lab diamonds right now
$15Lab-grown diamond–--2025Buyer claimed lab diamonds cost about this much per carat wholesale out of China before large retail markups
$15Lab-grown diamond–---Wholesale lab diamond cost cited as roughly $15 per carat out of China
$15Lab-grown diamond–--2026A gemologist says lab diamonds wholesale out of China around this price per carat.
$16Natural diamond–-Costco2023Claims Costco jewelry markup is 16% or less (upper bound) and sale items go at cost
$16Sapphire–--2024Rough gem-quality Pakistani 'Kashmir' sapphire pricing, far cheaper than true Kashmir-origin material
$18 to $40Natural diamond–round-2022A self-described dealer says the stone was priced only 18% off the Rapaport list, calling it overpriced when 35-40% off rap is fair
$20Moissanite1.5 ct--2021The boxed cost sticker for the 1.5ct center stone in a $600ish custom ring read about $20, the stone's own wholesale cost.
$20Moissanite1.5 ct---Wholesale sticker found in the box for the 1.5ct moissanite stone alone, listed in rupees and converted
$20 to $25Natural diamond–--2023Typical wholesale discount off Rapaport list price before retail markup
$20Moissanite–---Buyer estimates the moissanite stone itself costs only about this much within a $1,000 ring, the rest is gold, labor and markup
$20Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Signet (James Allen, Blue Nile, Zales)2024Buyer claims the parent group's gross margin is under 20%, which they credit to buying in bulk
$20 to $50Natural diamond–---Same dealer pays 20-50% of long-term wholesale for natural diamonds bought secondhand
$20Lab-grown diamond–--2025Buyer's estimate of lab diamond wholesale cost per carat
$20Lab-grown diamond–--2025Same buyer says lab stones can be bought wholesale for about this much per carat now
$20Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2025Typical labor cost to reset each small baguette diamond under .20ct at this jeweler
$20 to $30-–---A jeweler estimates small sapphires like these would cost only this much to buy new, arguing they are not valuable enough to be worth stealing
£20Lab-grown diamond–--2026Reseller's bulk buy-in price per stone from Guangzhou suppliers, minimum order around 80,000 units
£20Lab-grown diamond–--2026A wholesale buyer says lab diamonds of any carat, colour or cut can be sourced for about this much each at wholesale
$20Lab-grown diamond–---Cited wholesale per-carat price, versus retail
$23Moissanite27.85 ct--2026$23 with free shipping for a 27.85ct moissanite from a cheap overseas supplier the buyer later called unreliable
$25 to $50Natural diamond–--2016Most US jewelry stores acquire diamonds at roughly this percent of the eventual retail price
$25Lab-grown diamond–--2025Claimed production cost of lab diamonds in China; writer says wholesale runs over 10x and retail over 20x this
$25Lab-grown diamond–---Nice lab emeralds that could fool most buyers run about $25/ct wholesale
$25 to $200-–---Online retail markups run about 25% over wholesale versus roughly 100-200%+ at physical stores, per a jeweler
$30 to $40Moissanite–--2021Bulk buyers reportedly source loose moissanite stones this cheap per stone from the right supplier
$30Lab-grown diamond–roundGeolite2022Mass-produced 9mm Czochralski-pulled lab ruby, not a diamond
$30 to $80Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2022Retail jeweler of 47 years ballparks markup at 30-80% over wholesale; higher when a stone is bought cheaply, and it varies by city
$30 to $35Natural diamond–--2022Wholesale range for these natural stones is about 30-35% back on list; pawn shops may offer up to 45% back with research.
$30Lab-grown diamond–--2023Buyer's estimate that lab diamonds cost about $30 per carat to manufacture
$30Lab-grown diamond–--2023Claimed production cost per carat, including lab, supplies, cutting and electricity
$30Lab-grown diamond–--2024Buyer's figure for the energy cost of growing lab diamonds overseas
$30Lab-created coloured stone–--2024The same small lab sapphire/corundum accent stones run about $30 each at medium sizes
$30 to $100Moissanite–---Loose moissanite wholesale price range for the same carat weight as the lab diamond comparison in this comment
$30 to $45Lab-grown diamond30 ct---Writer's rough guess for about 30 carats of cheap flame-fusion lab ruby rough
$30 to $50Natural diamond–---Rough estimate of what a pawn shop offers for a natural ruby, about 70% of wholesale
$35Moissanite–---Same jeweler: gambling on cut quality with a cheaper overseas vendor can bring the cost down to about $35
$38-–--2025Buyer's breakdown guess: about $38 in parts and $40/hour in labor
$40Natural diamond–--2024A pawn-shop jeweler said NY diamond brokers pay about this much per carat for small scrap diamonds
€40Moissanite19.8 ct-Alibaba seller202618mm ~19.8ct stone, density testing points to moissanite not CZ, bought direct from a Chinese Alibaba seller for about 30 EUR plus roughly 10 EUR tax and import fees
$45-–---Working jeweler says a single 2.1mm (about 0.035ct) melee diamond costs him roughly $45 at trade price; five 0.8mm stones cost about $4.54 each with VAT
$50 to $200Natural diamond–---Research estimate for raw natural diamond extraction cost per carat, before cutting adds up to about $1,000/ct more
$50 to $200Lab-grown diamond–--2024Lab diamond wholesale prices now $50-200 per carat (larger stones cheaper per carat) while retailers still charge over $1,000/carat
$50No stone (plain band)–---Buyer estimates the extra jeweler labor for a princess V-prong setting versus round at 50 dollars at most
$50Lab-grown diamond1 ct-a diamond wholesaler2024Same wholesaler priced 1ct lab stones at $50 each
$50 to $100Lab-grown diamond–--2024Buyer's estimate that a lab diamond costs $50-100 to produce regardless of size, implying about 80% markup.
$50 to $100Natural diamond6 ct--2024Estimate of what a jeweler might pay to buy the rough stone before recutting it
$50 to $75Lab-grown diamond–---Brick-and-mortar stores reportedly buy large lab diamonds wholesale for about $50-75 a carat before marking them up heavily
$50 to $80Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Buyer's estimate of a fair setting fee for a 0.5 to 5 carat stone, plus 20 to 40 more for rhodium plating and polish
$50Lab-grown diamond–---Claims wholesale lab-grown diamonds run about $50 per carat, versus roughly 30% markup on natural
$50 to $100Lab-grown diamond–--2025Buyer says small lab diamonds like this one wholesale for roughly this much per carat, making the setting the pricier part of many rings.
$50-–---Small fee a jeweler might charge to set a self-sourced stone into an existing setting
$50-–--2025Buyer estimates well under $100, probably under $50, in materials
$50Lab-grown diamond–--2026Pawn shop owners reportedly paying about $50/carat for lab diamonds, much less than for natural
$50Lab-grown diamond5.5 ct---Estimates the asker's specific 12x10mm stone at around $50 wholesale, lower grade than the $25/ct example
$50Lab-grown diamond–---Says even the best lab emeralds run about $50/ct wholesale, with retail only a bit higher
$50Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2026Buyer says a wholesaler could source a comparable 1ct lab stone for this price
$50Moissanite1.75 ctmarquise-2026A pawn shop would likely pay only about $50 for a roughly 3.5g 14K gold ring like this, since pawn shops pay about half of gold melt value and nothing extra for moissanite or lab diamond accents.
$55-–--2026Described paying around 55% of GIA-appraised value when buying stones through the diamond district decades ago
$58Lab-grown diamond–-Ritani2026Ritani discloses about $58/carat wholesale cost for this lab diamond on its own sale page.
$60 to $150Lab-grown diamond–--2023Energy cost alone to grow one carat: about $60/carat in China vs $150/carat in the US, before labor and equipment
$60No stone (plain band)–-Stuller2024Guessed wholesale cost of a mass-produced solitaire mounting from Stuller, a common jewelry supply house
$60Moissanite6 ctroundChinese factory via Alibaba2024Cutter negotiated a factory-direct price for a 12mm/6 ct round brilliant moissanite, well below normal jeweler pricing
$60Lab-grown diamond2 ctroundThe Clear Cut2024Buyer recalls The Clear Cut's owner saying she sourced the giveaway 2ct lab diamonds wholesale for about $60 each.
$60 to $80Lab-grown diamond–--2024Buyer with lab-diamond trade experience says small melee wholesales around this range per carat
$60Lab-grown diamond0.91 ctround--Buyer's estimate of the stone's underlying wholesale value
$60 to $150Lab-grown diamond–--2026Writer knows jewelers who add a 60-150% markup on lab diamonds
$60 to $70Natural diamond1.48 ctemerald-2026Same buyer's wholesale per-carat estimate for this stone
$60Moissanite3 ct--2026Buyer says jewelers source a 3ct moissanite stone for under $60 wholesale
$62No stone (plain band)–--2023Per-gram price of pure 24K gold a jeweler cited for calculating the cost of recasting a ring to a higher karat
$65 to $85-2.5 ct--2025About $25 of CZ at $10/carat for 2.5ct plus $40-60 of retail silver, implying roughly $51-52/hour of labor on the $808 price
$70Natural diamond–---A supplier price check showed round and princess diamonds of similar specs priced within about 70 dollars of each other, wholesale
$70 to $100Lab-grown diamond–---Buyer says wholesale lab diamond pricing runs around $70-100 per carat
$70Natural diamond–--2026Said typical retail diamond markup over wholesale cost runs as high as 70%, including about 20% sales commission
$70 to $75-–--2026Estimate of what the consignment store likely paid wholesale for the $455 ring, based on 14k gold melt-value math
$70 to $80Lab-grown diamond–---Cited wholesale per-carat price
$75 to $150Lab-grown diamond–--2022Lab ruby precision-cut by an independent gem artisan, price varies with quality
$75Natural diamond–-Rio Grande20226x4mm heat-treated AA-quality natural sapphire at wholesale price, smaller than the asker's stone
$80Lab-grown diamond1 ctround-2024A reseller says they now source 1 ct J VVS lab rounds from an unnamed supplier at this price per stone
$80Lab-grown diamond–--2026Writer's own wholesale dealer quoted $80 a carat for lab diamond that week
$90 to $150Lab-grown diamond–---Appraiser/dealer says lab diamonds at auction fetch about $90-150/carat wholesale; their shop won't rebuy lab stones
$90Lab-grown diamond–--2026Ideal-cut lab wholesale price cited by a buyer with dealer access; says lab markup is proportionally higher than mined despite being cheaper overall
$90Lab-grown diamond–--2026Lab diamonds said to be wholesaling at under $90 a carat
$100Lab-grown diamond–--2024The person asking says F-color-or-better, VS1-or-better lab goods were going for about $100/carat wholesale at a Hong Kong trade show; even less in Thailand
$100Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2025Wholesale value of that same 1ct stone was estimated at under $100.
$100 to $500-–---Lapidary cutting cost the person asking was quoted to facet a rough stone, depends on seeing the stone first
$100 to $200-–--2023A jeweler estimated the heirloom setting's own scrap gold value at about $100-200, which a bench should credit toward a new setting
$100Lab-grown diamond–--2023Lab-grown diamonds wholesaling around $100 per carat at the 2023 JCK trade show
$100Lab-grown diamond–--2023Trade buyer says good-quality lab diamonds were selling at about this per-carat wholesale price at the 2023 JCK Las Vegas show
$100No stone (plain band)–---The gold in a ring setting alone could be scrapped for about this much, separate from the diamond's value
$100 to $200Moissanite–---Australian jeweler: a reliably well-cut round brilliant from an overseas manufacturer runs up to $100, fancier shapes up to $200
$100Moissanite–---Same jeweler: a local hand-cutter's custom geometric cuts start around $100 and rise with time spent cutting
$100Moissanite11 ctroundChinese factory via Alibaba2024Cutter negotiated a factory-direct price for a 14.5mm/11 ct round brilliant moissanite, well below normal jeweler pricing
$100Lab-grown diamond–--2024Says good-quality lab diamonds cost about this per carat wholesale in China
$100Lab-grown diamond–--2024Buyer said lab-grown diamond costs about this much per carat on the open market
$100Lab-grown diamond–---Wholesale for top color/clarity rounds under 4ct is little more than this per carat; dealers mainly want the gold, not the stone
$100Lab-grown diamond–--2024Buyer says lab-diamond growers now sell stones to jewelers at around this wholesale price per carat, at most.
$100Lab-grown diamond–--2024Claim that jewelers are buying lab-grown diamond at wholesale for about $100 per carat
$100Lab-grown diamond–--2025Buyer, who works for an independent jeweler, says lab diamonds already wholesale for as low as $100/carat
$100 to $200Lab-grown diamond–-Brilliant Earth2025Buyer estimates Brilliant Earth's own buy-in cost for lab diamonds at $100-200/carat, bought in bulk
$100Lab-grown diamond–--2025Another buyer's estimate that lab diamonds wholesale at $100/carat at worst
$100Lab-grown diamond–--2025Buyer's estimate of lab diamond wholesale cost per carat, quality dependent
$100Lab-grown diamond–--2025Says lab-grown stones are wholesaling around this per carat right now; some gemologists won't even appraise them given how fast prices fall
$100 to $200Lab-grown diamond–---Lab-grown melee diamonds available wholesale around $100 to $200 per carat
£100-–--2025Buyer's exceedingly generous materials estimate of £100, implying about £36/hour of labor at the asking price
$100Lab-grown diamond–---India wholesale price per carat; wholesalers generally won't ship just one stone though
$100 to $150Lab-grown diamond–--2025Buyer says diamonds of this spec run $100-150 per carat at wholesale before retail markup
$100Lab-grown diamond–--2025Self-described wholesaler says fancy blue lab diamonds run under $100 per carat for SI through VVS clarity
$100Lab-grown diamond–---Claimed lab diamond production/wholesale cost per carat, cited to argue jewelers mark labs up heavily
$100Lab-grown diamond–---Claimed wholesale cost out of China for lab diamonds, offered as a caution against overpaying
$100Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2026Same grade and cut as the 5ct wholesale estimate, but a 1ct stone
$100Lab-grown diamond–--2026Writer says lab diamonds currently wholesale for under this amount per carat
$100Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2026Buyer estimated it costs about $50 to grow a 1ct lab diamond plus up to $50 more to cut and polish it
$100Lab-grown diamond–---Claim that lab diamonds can be bought around this wholesale rate online or overseas
$100Lab-grown diamond–--2026Lab diamonds said to cost under $100 per carat wholesale, with fair retail about 2-3x that figure
$100Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2026A buyer said perfect 1ct lab diamonds can be bought for about $100 wholesale
$100Lab-grown diamond–--2026Puts wholesale lab diamond cost at about $100 per carat, standard, with retail higher
$100Lab-grown diamond1.5 ct--2026Industry insider says a typical 1.5 carat lab-grown stone costs around this to produce
$100Lab-grown diamond–--2026Writer says lab diamonds wholesale for under $100 a carat now
$100Natural diamond–---Long-standing rule-of-thumb labor rate for high-quality natural diamond faceting, cited for comparison
$105Lab-grown diamond0.5 ct--2026A China-based TikTok supplier's quoted rate for 5mm stones, about $50 for a half carat
$105Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2026Jeweler overheard the trade cost of a stone similar in size to her sister's own stone was around this amount
$107-1.75 ct---Jeweler says an 8mm, 1.75ct amethyst bought from a top dealer with normal markup runs about this much
$110 to $300-–--2026Estimates raw materials at about $10 of silver plus a $100 lab-grown sapphire; argues a fair total price is roughly $300 max, and never more than $80 for any gold-plated ring
$110 to $185-–--2026Two buyers' estimates of the melt value of the ring's 2.4g of 14k gold, using different per-gram gold price assumptions
$115Lab-grown diamond–---Writer's wholesale cost estimate for lab diamond, which he calls pure markup over moissanite
$117Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2024Raw melt value of the roughly 2.4g of 18k gold in a listed ring, separate from the seller's asking price
$117Lab-grown diamond1 ctround--Bought to replace a moissanite in a fashion ring, not an engagement ring; shows how cheap small lab diamonds have gotten.
$120Sapphire0.4 ct---Rough estimated cost for a .4 ct natural pink sapphire, same breakdown
$120 to $130Moissanite–other-2025A silversmith's estimate of what the bar-cut moissanite stone in the inspiration ring is worth on its own
$127No stone (plain band)–--2024Raw material estimate: about 3 grams of 14k gold alone costs roughly $127, before stone, labor and shipping
$129Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2024Trade contact said an Indian cutter offered thousands of 1ct stones with ideal-scope/ASET photos and videos for $129 each, wholesale
$130Lab-grown diamond–---Current wholesale lab-grown price per carat, per a self-described diamond wholesaler
$130Lab-grown diamond–---Cited per-stone price for a single 4mm pink lab diamond, used to sanity-check the bracelet quote
$130Lab-grown diamond–---Wholesale cost for certified, highest-graded lab stones per a wholesaler; other wholesalers charge more than double
$136Lab-grown diamond1 ct---Self-described industry vendor's factory-direct cost quote for a CVD-grown stone, offered to set for the asker
$140Lab-grown diamond3.05 ctcushion-2025Wholesale cost the jeweler reportedly paid per carat for her lab diamond, per a receipt left in her paperwork.
£150 to £180Other gemstone–--2026Wholesale quote to replace a chipped emerald in an existing ring, called a good price by most, though one buyer flagged it as suspiciously low
$150 to $200Lab-grown diamond–--2024Wholesale cost estimate for lab diamonds before gold and markup are added
$150 to $250Lab-grown diamond–---Quoted wholesale cost range for an ideal-cut lab diamond stone
$150Lab-grown diamond–--2024A jeweler's stated wholesale cost per carat for lab diamonds
$150Lab-grown diamond–--2024Lab diamonds selling wholesale around this per-carat price is blamed for pulling down natural diamond prices
$150Lab-grown diamond–---Wholesale lab diamond price cited as still falling
$150 to $200Lab-grown diamond–--2025Ideal-cut VVS2 D-F color from wholesalers; better stones run slightly higher
$150Lab-grown diamond1.75 ct---Self-described dealer: wholesale cost for a 1.5-2ct lab diamond; a 14k white gold setting runs under $500 to make
$150Lab-grown diamond1.01 ct---Buyer claimed a lab diamond like this only costs about 150 to produce
$150Lab-grown diamond2.9 ct--2025Same buyer estimated wholesale cost near $150 for that same stone
€152No stone (plain band)–--2024Scrap market value cited for the 7 grams of 950 platinum in the asker's ring, used to argue the purchase price was still a good deal
$168-–-Ritani-Estimate of Ritani's own wholesale cost for a comparable 1.7ct stone; buyer separately values the listed 1.75ct J/SI stone around $660
$170Lab-grown diamond–--2024Stated current wholesale trading price for lab diamonds
$170 to $180Lab-grown diamond–---Cited as the typical wholesale price range for similar lab-grown stones
$175No stone (plain band)–--2025Raw value of 5 grams of platinum at a cited $35-per-gram rate
$180Lab-grown diamond–--2023A rep from a lab-diamond grow facility says production cost is about $180 per carat, plus about $2 electricity per carat
$180 to $250Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2025Wholesale price a custom jeweler's dealer charges for a 1ct lab diamond
$180Lab-grown diamond–--2025The person asking cited an approximate wholesale cost per carat for D-plus/VVS2-plus lab material, used to question retail markup
$189Lab-grown diamond2 ct---Trade dealer: 2ct lab rounds sold wholesale at a Hong Kong show for about $189, under $100 per carat
$200 to $350No stone (plain band)–---Same jeweler-buyer's wholesale estimate for an 18k 4-prong mounting for a 3.9mm round stone
$200No stone (plain band)–---Says a local jeweler could make just the setting itself for a couple hundred dollars
$200 to $300Lab-grown diamond1.5 ct--2023Trade-show pricing for high-quality lab stones around this size; cheaper still if bought in bulk
$200Lab-grown diamond–--2023Estimated production floor near $200 per carat at retail, based on energy cost alone to grow one carat
$200 to $500Lab-grown diamond–--2024Cut lab diamonds said to wholesale at 200 to 500 per carat, so a reseller pricing near that is not really discounting
$200Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2024Claims a 1ct VVS-VS, E-F stone can be bought around this price at the semi-wholesale level from India
$200Lab-grown diamond–---Wholesale lab diamonds now go for under this per-carat price, part of a race-to-the-bottom trend the writer traces back to Lightbox's launch.
$200Lab-grown diamond–---Writer's estimate for lab diamond cost when buying direct and cutting out middlemen
$200No stone (plain band)–--2025Wholesale estimate for the gold ring/setting alone, per a custom jeweler
$200-–---A specialized concave-cut stone alone starts around $200; a gold setting isn't achievable under $200 either
$200 to $250-–--2025Buyer's generous materials estimate for the silver and CZ, implying about $400 of the price is pure labor markup
$200 to $500Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2025Separate design fee alone for a custom engagement ring, before metal and labor
$200 to $400Natural diamond–---Rough estimate of what a pawn shop offers for a natural diamond without a GIA cert
$200Lab-grown diamond–---Wholesale cost estimated around $200 for the lab diamonds shown in a screenshot the person asking wrote
$200 to $250Lab-grown diamond1.5 ct--2026Estimated raw cost of a 1.5ct lab diamond stone alone; gold about $87/g for 14k that day, vendor markup often about 2x gold price per gram for labor
$200-–---The person asking estimated the thin (about 1mm) gold band itself was worth at most roughly $200.
$200Lab-grown diamond–--2023Vendor predicted lab diamond wholesale cost would eventually fall under $200 per carat industry-wide, larger stones cheaper per carat than smaller
$200No stone (plain band)–--2025Rough scrap/melt value estimate for a 3.5-4 gram 14k gold setting if it isn't reused in an upgrade.
C$208No stone (plain band)–--2025Estimated melt value of about 2.5g of 18k gold at the day's gold price
$220Lab-grown diamond1 ct-Alex Park2024A wholesaler sold bundles of 1ct pear, emerald and oval lab diamonds for $220 each
$230Diamond, lab or natural not said–-Macy's2022Claimed manufacturer cost for a diamond ring retailing around $2,000 at a mall chain
$250Natural diamond–--2024Self-described jeweler says none of the small diamonds their company stocks cost more than $250 each
$250 to $350Lab-grown diamond1 ctround-2025A 1 ct round VVS-quality lab diamond alone is said to typically cost around $250-350
C$250Lab-grown diamond–--2025The person asking guessed lab-grown stones can be mass-produced for roughly $250 each, an unverified estimate
$250 to $300Lab-grown diamond2 ct---Buyer estimates a local jeweler would buy each stone wholesale for about $250-300
$250Lab-grown diamond4.4 ct--2026Writer says the identical stone could have been sourced elsewhere for even less than the $460 they paid
$250 to $300Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2026Another buyer's wholesale estimate for a stone matching the asker's quality
$250Other gemstone8 ct--2026Wholesale price for an 8ct non-gem-grade alexandrite crystal from the same purchase
$251Lab-grown diamond2.04 ct--2026The person asking estimates the wholesale cost of the benchmark stone at about $250.94, based on Altura's $306.90 sale price minus its roughly $55.96 markup
$256No stone (plain band)–--2024The asker's calculated raw material cost for 9 grams of 950 platinum/ruthenium alloy before jeweler markup
$257Lab-grown diamond2.8 ctradiantAltura Diamonds-Ordered/in transit for a fashion ring, not an engagement ring.
$260Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2023A direct overseas supplier's asking price for 1ct, before negotiating
$266Lab-grown diamond1.5 ct-Aurelinne-Fancy vivid green lab diamond bought for a fashion ring; first of nine stones bought from this vendor.
$275Lab-grown diamond1 ct-Alex Park2024Bulk-lot custom-cut lab OEC stone around 1ct priced about $275; bought for earrings, not a ring
$280Lab-grown diamond1.5 ctoval-2026Estimated wholesale value of the asker's 1.5ct oval center stone assuming quality specs, versus the $3,500 all-in quote
$300 to $500Lab-grown diamond–--2021Production cost of a lab diamond estimated at $300-500 per carat, taking about 6-10 weeks to grow
$300 to $500Natural diamond0.24 ct---Jeweler-buyer's wholesale estimate for a diamond this size
$300Natural diamond1 ct---Rough estimated cost for a full carat of natural melee diamond accents, same breakdown
$300Lab-grown diamond–--2023Current wholesale price for lab-grown diamonds, expected to hold as demand grows
$300Lab-grown diamond5 ct--2024A trader says he saw a 5-carat G/VVS lab diamond offered in a trade group for about $300 a carat
$300Lab-grown diamond–--2024Wholesale price of lab diamonds runs about $300 per carat
$300Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2024A jeweler says buyback offers on a 1ct lab solitaire that retailed near $2,000 run around $300, since jewelers pay under $300/carat for factory stones.
$300 to $1,000Lab-grown diamond–---Says even premium lab-diamond brands run $300-$1,000 per carat at worst for larger stones
$300 to $500Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2024Same buyers claims US retailers net roughly $300-500 on a 2ct lab stone before marking it up to the buyer
$300 to $500Lab-grown diamond–---Wholesale cost estimate for a 2-3ct lab center stone
$300 to $500Natural diamond–--2025Wholesale estimate for about 0.46ct total of side diamonds
$300 to $1,000Lab-grown diamond–---Loose lab diamond wholesale price range, from cheap Alibaba/AliExpress up to typical wholesaler, same carat weight as moissanite comparison
$300Lab-grown diamond2.2 ct---Wholesale cost estimate for the diamond; calls the asker's price about a 1000% markup versus a normal 350-500%
$300 to $350Lab-grown diamond–--2026Estimated stone-only cost for a similar lab diamond; 3g of 14kt gold separately estimated around $250 total
$300Lab-grown diamond2 ct---Guesses the actual manufacturing cost of a 2-carat lab diamond is around $300
$300 to $400Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2026Buyer's estimate of the asker's stone's wholesale value
$300 to $350Lab-grown diamond3.09 ct--2026Says comparable lab diamonds cost around $300-350 wholesale; secondhand recovery might be 60-70% of that
$300Natural diamond–--2026Claim that retail markup on natural stones is 300% or more, which resale never recovers
$300 to $1,000No stone (plain band)–--2026Estimated the ring's roughly 7-10 grams of gold alone, ignoring the stone, is worth about $300-1,000 as scrap
$312Lab-grown diamond3.1 ctpear-2025Custom jeweler's own purchase of a 3.1ct lab pear VS1 stone for stock, not an engagement ring
$325Diamond, lab or natural not said2 ct--2025Self-described custom jeweler's own landed cost for a ring holding a 2+ carat diamond, stone type not stated
$330 to $650Moissanite–---Same jeweler: the local Australian branded moissanite supplier charges $330 to $650+ largely for brand recognition
$338No stone (plain band)–--2024The asker's calculated raw material cost for 6 grams of 18k white palladium gold alloy before jeweler markup
$345 to $400Lab-grown diamond3 ct---American jewelry designer's own wholesale cost buying single 3ct lab stones at this quality; Indian manufacturers pay less
$350Natural diamond2.7 ct--2024Buyer's wholesale estimate for VS1 J-color melee diamonds used to justify a ~$2,000 rebuild cost
$350Lab-grown diamond1 ctround-2024Same jeweler's dealer-network estimate for an equivalent 1ct lab-grown F-G SI1 stone; said prices are unstable right now
$350Other gemstone–--2025Guessed a retail store's cost for the $1,400-asking ring was under $350
$350Lab-grown diamond–---Minimum charge quoted to have a specialist cutter facet one lab-grown concave starbrite-style stone
$350Natural diamond0.55 ctround-2025Buyer estimates the asker's 0.55ct I IF diamond wholesales for about $350
$350 to $400Lab-grown diamond3.09 ct--2026Self-described bench jeweler says materials to build a ring like the asker's would run $350-400 wholesale, priced at $1250 new but often sold for $750-1000
$364Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2024Same analyst said retailers paid about $364 wholesale for that 1-carat lab diamond, a roughly 67% gross margin at retail
$375Lab-grown diamond2 ctemerald-2025Estimated the loose lab diamond itself is worth about this
$381No stone (plain band)–-Stuller2026Wholesale cost for a 14mm hinged 14k gold huggie earring; jewelers typically mark up 2.5-3x wholesale
$398No stone (plain band)–--2026Estimated raw material cost for 3.5g of 18K gold at the time, used to sanity-check the $812 chain-plus-setting total.
$400 to $900No stone (plain band)–-Costco2019The asker's finding: a plain platinum wedding band held about $400 of raw platinum but retailed for $900
$400Natural diamond0.3 ct--2024A diamond supplier's stock price for a comparable 0.3ct SI2 fancy deep yellow stone, used to gauge the asker's bigger, nicer stone's worth
$400Lab-grown diamond–--2024Buyer's guess at typical lab-grown wholesale cost before a roughly 400% retail markup
$400 to $450No stone (plain band)–--2025Open-market resale for the setting alone; modern bridal mounts are hard to resell
$400Lab-grown diamond2 ctemerald-2025Estimated a loose 2ct emerald-cut lab diamond of similar specs would cost under this bought separately
$400-–--2025Estimated the gold in the setting is worth at most this
$400 to $450Lab-grown diamond–---Buyer estimated replacement cost of the center stone at $400-$450
$400Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2025Rough material cost to make your own ring from scratch instead of buying one ready-made.
$400 to $600Lab-grown diamond–--2026A buyer said lab diamonds bought on certain wholesale-facing sites that supply Daniel's and other big jewelers cost about $400-600, marked up to roughly $3,000 at retail
$400No stone (plain band)–---Estimated melt value of the writer's inherited 5.5g 14k band
$400 to $700-4 ct--2026Buyer estimates the ring's roughly 4ct of tourmaline and peridot cost about $400 wholesale plus $50 in silver scrap, versus a typical retail price of $500-700 with labor added
$410 to $430Natural diamond0.5 ct---Buyer says similar diamonds run $410-430 in bulk; advises not paying more than $600
$413Lab-grown diamond2.66 ctroundRitani-Retailer's listed raw diamond-cost line for a similarly specced stone, before fulfillment cost and markup
$425 to $850No stone (plain band)–--2024Range paid for custom 14k gold and platinum settings ordered directly from a Chinese manufacturer using his own diagrams
$425No stone (plain band)–---Estimated melt value of 5 grams of 14k gold, cited to explain why a $500 chunky-ring budget is unrealistic before labor costs
$425-–--2026Local casting shop charges about $85 per gram of 14k gold including labor; a roughly 5g ring band would run about this much before stones
$439Lab-grown diamond2.85 ct-Ritani-Ritani's own stated diamond cost before it adds a $975 markup to reach the $1,414 retail price
$450 to $490Lab-grown diamond–-Polygon-Found 8-10 ct synthetic diamonds (round/oval, VVS-VS clarity, D-F color) wholesaling for about $450-490 per carat
$460No stone (plain band)–---Estimated value of the customer's gold if bought fresh as casting grain
$488 to $681Lab-grown diamond0.65 ctemeraldRitani20200.65ct E VS1 emerald cut: about $488 wholesale marked up to $681 retail
$500Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2022A 1ct lab diamond found wholesale, if bought directly rather than at retail
£500Lab-grown diamond2.1 ctround-2023A self-identified diamond dealer says this stone could be sourced on the international wholesale market for about this price
$500Lab-grown diamond–---Describes personally buying 8-carat lab rough at this per-carat wholesale price
$500Lab-grown diamond–--2024Says $500/carat is the real max wholesale cost for factory lab stones
$500-–---Approximate setting cost mentioned alongside current lab stone pricing
$500 to $4,000-–--2024A jeweler's estimate of what a similarly designed pave setting can fairly cost depending on handmade vs preset pave and hand-forged vs cast metal
$500-–---Wholesale estimate for the ring setting alone
$500 to $1,000Lab-grown diamond–---Says most retail stores mark up lab diamonds by roughly this percentage over wholesale cost
$500Lab-grown diamond4 ct--2025Writer says their own jeweler is currently making 4ct total weight white gold leverback earrings for this price
$500Lab-grown diamond–---Buyer says the person asking could have sourced a comparable lab diamond this cheaply on their own
$500-–---Estimated raw material and gold cost of the setting, excluding labor and design
C$500Natural diamond–--2025Estimated value of the gold alone in a 4.33g 18k ring, separate from the five diamonds or craftsmanship.
$500Diamond, lab or natural not said2 ct--2025Same jeweler calls $500-plus retail a low markup for a custom ring with a 2+ carat diamond, given current gold costs
$500Lab-grown diamond10 ct---Claims a 10ct lab-grown VS1 diamond bought directly from an industrial supplier would run under $500 plus $50 shipping
$500Natural diamond0.5 ct---Same buyer says similar stones run about $500 now before brick-and-mortar markup
$500 to $550Lab-grown diamond6 ct---The person asking later cited a wholesale price of about $500-550 for a lab stone of this grade and size.
$500-–---Guesstimates the platinum setting's scrap/melt value at about 6g platinum, roughly this much
$500-–---Roughly what a bare 10K gold setting costs before the stone, per writer's recent quotes
$500Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2026Buyer estimates a 3ct F VS1 lab diamond stone alone should cost at most about $500
$500 to $1,000Lab-grown diamond1 ctoval-2026Wholesale range a jeweler pays for a 1ct lab oval, before roughly a 3x retail markup.
$500Natural diamond–--2026A self-described wholesaler says he would offer this for the diamonds alone, plus 90% of the gold's melt value
$500Lab-grown diamond2.56 ct-Aurelinne-Claimed the jeweler's actual cost to source that size lab stone was well under $500, linking an Aurelinne listing
$500Natural diamond2.01 ctroundBrian Gavin Diamonds2023Recut quoted around this per-carat rate for a stone this size, plus roughly $500 more for a new GIA report and laser inscription
$500Lab-grown diamond3.17 ctroundSouthwest Cutters (Ashley)2023Quote to recut a 3.17ct I VVS2 CVD stone from a modern round brilliant into an old European cut
$500Lab-grown diamond–-Southwest Diamond Cutters2024Recutting a lab diamond into a transitional cut cost about $500 per carat at this cutter, on top of the stone's own price
$500 to $1,000Lab-grown diamond–-Southwest Diamond Cutters2024One buyer said recutting roughly doubled her total spend, an extra $500 to $1,000 on top of the loose stone's price
$500Lab-grown diamond1.5 ct-Alex Park2024Bulk-lot custom-cut lab OEC stone around 1.5ct priced about $500; bought for earrings, not a ring
$525Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Estimated gold value in a typical engagement ring with about 5g of gold
$525Lab-grown diamond–--2026Estimated cost to remake the pair new: about $170 per lab stone plus $160 gold earrings and $25 backs
$550 to $600Lab-grown diamond2 ct--2023An overseas supplier's pre-negotiation price for a 2ct stone
$550Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2021Wholesale price quoted through a jeweler relative for a comparable loose setting around 2021, still pricier than the $350 overseas custom option
$567 to $1,700No stone (plain band)–--2026Hobbyist cost breakdown for commissioning an 18k replica of the 4.77g ring: about $567 materials, ~$850 with labor, ~$1,700 with typical retail markup
$600Lab-grown diamond6 ct---The asker's own estimate that the 6ct lab stone cost about $600 wholesale plus roughly $200 for the gold band and labor.
$600 to $800Lab-grown diamond2 ctroundThe Clear Cut2023Lower estimate of the free lab stone's real cost, since it is bulk-purchased and the setting is billed separately
$600Natural diamond0.4 ct--2023Another buyer breaks it down further: under $100 of gold and under $500 of diamonds, calling the rest markup, and says a no-name jeweler wouldn't charge more than $1,600 for the same piece
$600 to $5,000Lab-grown diamond–--2024Claimed wholesale cost of a lab diamond versus the roughly $5,000 retail price some stores mark it up to
$600-–-BVW Jewelers2024Rough estimate for about 3dwt (4.5g) of platinum for the setting, on top of the design fee; setting labor itself called minimal when the customer supplies the stone
€600 to €1,000-–--2024A Finland-based jeweler's ballpark for the same custom platinum setting, noting platinum is harder to work than gold
$600Lab-grown diamond5 ct--2024Claims a top-of-line 5ct lab stone wholesales for around this today
$600Lab-grown diamond–---Same buyer estimated the center stone alone is worth around $600
$600Lab-grown diamond3 ctround-2026A buyer's estimate of what the asker's jeweler likely paid wholesale for that stone, calling it a poorly cut cast-off
$600Lab-grown diamond4.61 ctcushion-2026A self-described diamond broker says he could special-order a lab version of the asker's exact stone for about $600 at trade cost
$650Lab-grown diamond5.02 ctround-2025UK jeweler's estimated max total cost (3g 18k gold plus lab stone) behind the asker's $1,500 ring, implying up to $850 profit
$690Lab-grown diamond–---Self-described wholesale price offered to jewelry stores and online retailers for a comparable stone
$695Lab-grown diamond2.52 ctheart-2026Wholesale ('at cost') price for a 2.52ct E VVS2 lab heart stone; about $2,100 estimated at retail markup.
$700Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2023The asker's best wholesale quote for a 3ct VVS1 stone, negotiated as a business owner; estimated about $800 finished in a gold-filled ring
$700Natural diamond0.69 ct--2024Buyer's estimate of wholesale material cost for the same ring; suggested a fair retail around $1,500
$700 to $900-–--2024Buyer estimates this as the cost to make the ring, saying it should retail under $2,000
$700Natural diamond1 ctround-2024Same jeweler's estimate to source a comparable 1ct F-G SI1 stone secondhand through a trade contact, with a possible wait
$700 to $1,000Lab-grown diamond–--2025Jeweler estimates wholesale on a similar center stone runs $700-1,000; anything over $1,500 is overpaying
$700Lab-grown diamond–---A jewelry-trade buyer estimates this was the wholesale value of a lab diamond a friend's fiance paid $7,500 retail for
$700Natural diamond0.7 ct--2025Buyer claims a 0.70ct natural diamond costs about $700 at wholesale
$700 to $800Lab-grown diamond5 ctround-2025The asker's rough estimate for a 5ct round lab stone alone (no setting) in Shuibei, before haggling
$700 to $800Lab-grown diamond3.5 ctround-2024Writer guesses the wholesale cost per carat when that 3.5ct stone retailed for $12k
$700Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2026Sourcing professional's counter that $700/carat wholesale is the best realistic price for this spec, not $300
$750Natural diamond0.4 ct--2023A buyer who says they work in the jewelry industry estimates the ring's actual materials, gold plus rose-cut diamonds, at well under $750
$750 to $800Lab-grown diamond–---Another jeweler's own wholesale cost for a comparable IGI lab diamond, questioning the $750 retail quote above
$750-–---Jeweler's wholesale catalog: lightweight 7mm comfort-fit band cost
$750Lab-grown diamond4.1 ct---Wholesale price sheet listing for a very similar 4.10ct E VVS2 excellent-cut lab stone
$750Lab-grown diamond–--2018A collector paid this per-carat rate for melee-size pink-toned lab stones bought directly from a grower's rep at a Tucson trade fair years earlier
$800Moissanite–---Appraiser said he personally bought a quality moissanite stone for about this a few years before the 2022 post
$800Natural diamond2 ct-Robbins Bros-Back-end cost seen by a vault manager in the early 2000s; under 10% of the retail price
$800No stone (plain band)–---Rough estimated cost for an 18k rose gold setting like the asker's
$800 to $8,000-–--2024Claimed wholesale cost of a ring setting versus the retail price once a high-end brand name is added
$800-–---A John Dyer-cut stone alone starts around $800; overseas cutters are cheaper but lower quality cut and color
$800No stone (plain band)–--2025Estimated scrap value for the ring's 18k gold alone if sold directly to a jeweler.
$800Lab-grown diamond–---Wholesale estimate for a lab-grown diamond with similar specs to the thin, simple ring being discussed
$850Lab-grown diamond1.25 ctroundBVW Jewelers2024Design-only fee quoted for a custom platinum solitaire (CAD, casting, wax models, unlimited renders); given as a general estimate since they declined the actual job
$850Lab-grown diamond3.3 ctovala diamond wholesaler2024Wholesaler had a loose 3.3ct oval lab stone available at this price
$850Lab-grown diamond3.03 ct--2025A seller says he could offer the same 3.03 ct E VVS2 ideal lab diamond for about $850 with no jeweler overhead
$875Lab-grown diamond2 ct-Alex Park2024Bulk-lot custom-cut lab OEC stone around 2ct priced about $875; bought for earrings, not a ring
$900Lab-grown diamond4 ctovalRitani2024Ritani's own published stone cost (not full retail) for a 4ct oval lab diamond on its transparent-pricing tool, per writer tracking it
$900Diamond, lab or natural not said0.6 ct--2020A .6ct diamond set in a fully custom 14k rose gold bezel about 5 years before the comment; writer expects over $1,200 for similar work now given gold and labor increases
$900Lab-grown diamond3 ctpear-2025Same manufacturer's direct price for the same size/color one clarity grade down
$900Lab-grown diamond3 ct--2026Restated as a total: $300 per carat times 3 carats
$918Lab-grown diamond3 ctpearAlibaba2026A buyer ordered a 3ct pear-cut lab diamond directly from an Alibaba seller for $918, pending delivery and verification
$950 to $1,100No stone (plain band)–--2026Estimated raw melt value of the roughly 14g 14-karat gold mount alone, separate from the stone
$1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said1.25 ctround-2023Same jeweler estimated a plain 4-prong solitaire setting for the roughly 1.25ct heirloom stone should cost no more than this
A$1,000-–---Jeweler's estimate of raw materials cost to make the ring
$1,000Lab-grown diamond1 ct--2023Self-described lab diamond dealer says he sells 1ct VS1 lab solitaires for about $1,000
$1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–---Says mall jewelers can mark up diamonds as much as 10x (1000 percent) over wholesale cost, sometimes more
$1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said1 ct---Argues nice fancy-color stones should fetch at least this much per carat at wholesale
$1,000Lab-grown diamond5 ct---Same buyer: a 5ct lab VS1 diamond sourced for about $1k with a 30-day return policy; a follow-up comment puts its color near E
$1,000Lab-grown diamond–oval-2024Jeweler says he was quoted around this wholesale for a diamond similar to the asker's listing
$1,000Other gemstone4 ct--2025Says the price is fair at retail but a buyer cutting out the middleman near the mine could get similar material for under $1,000 per carat
$1,000Natural diamond0.5 ct---Cited wholesale ceiling for an ideal-cut D-color VS half-carat natural diamond
$1,000 to $3,000-–---Retail $8k-12k jewelry items cost $1k-3k at company cost plus 15% employee pricing
$1,000-–--2025Estimated cost to have a sourced loose stone set locally
$1,000Lab-grown diamond2 ct---Industry view: a 2ct lab center stone alone should cost under $1,000 wholesale
$1,000-–---Jeweler's wholesale catalog: heavyweight 7mm comfort-fit band costs over this at cost
$1,000Natural diamond–--2025The person asking says no jeweler will set an all-diamond ring for under $1k in labor
$1,000Lab-grown diamond5 ctradiant-2025Estimates a fair price for just the 5ct lab stone at about $1000 if bought from a direct manufacturer.
A$1,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–---A jeweler says a non-branded, non-designer piece retailing around $10,000 might fetch about $1,000 from a dealer, more in the secondhand market
$1,000Lab-grown diamond5 ct--2026Wholesale estimate for a 5ct D/IF ideal-cut lab diamond, well under retail due to high markups
$1,000Lab-grown diamond5 ct--2026Says a 5ct lab stone with better color and clarity than the asker's runs about $1000 on the wholesale market
$1,000-–---Jeweler's CAD-model estimate to rebuild the ring in 14k gold at current high prices: about 150 stones, 150 setting labor, rest in metal near 90 per gram for a 7-gram ring
$1,000 to $1,800Natural diamond1.2 ctoval-2026Buyer's estimate of wholesale value for the asker's stone, well below the $8,500 retail price paid.
$1,097 to $1,316-–---Buyer says a parcel of mixed tiny melee ('smalls') trades around £895 ($1,097) per carat, about $1,316 once 20% VAT is added
$1,100No stone (plain band)–--2023Raw investment-grade platinum cited at about $1,100 per troy ounce, though alloyed jewelry-grade platinum costs far more to work with
$1,100Lab-grown diamond–emerald--Wholesale estimate for an elongated F/VVS emerald-cut lab diamond
$1,115No stone (plain band)–-Stuller-Total at-cost wholesale price: $900 base setting in 18KY, plus a $99 design-change fee, about $100 labor to swap prongs to platinum, and about $16 overnight shipping
$1,139Lab-grown diamond3.09 ct--2026Revised estimate: $1139 to build a ring like the asker's; a 6ct build would run about $1500; the diamond alone would cost $176 wholesale
$1,156No stone (plain band)–---9 grams of 24k gold at then-current spot price; the same weight in 18k (75% gold) would run closer to $900
$1,200Lab-grown diamond2 ct-The Clear Cut2023Estimated cost to the vendor of the 'free' 2ct lab diamond given with a $20,000+ purchase
$1,200Lab-created coloured stone–other-2023Maker's price to custom-facet a similarly sized floral-cut created sapphire, stone only, not the setting
$1,200 to $1,500Natural diamond1 ct--2025Custom jeweler's wholesale cost estimate for a 1ct natural with good clarity and color
C$1,200 to C$1,500-–---Estimated wholesale cost to design, cast, polish and set the pictured ring; suggested paying about double this as fair
$1,200Other gemstone–--2025Says removing a hundredth of a carat from a stone like this costs about $12 in value, implying roughly $1,200 per carat at the margin
$1,200-–---Same buyer estimated the setting alone is worth around $1,200
$1,200 to $3,000Diamond, lab or natural not said–--2025Typical range for pre-fabricated gold ring settings; a fully custom design costs more
$1,200Other gemstone38 ct--2026Wholesale price for a broken, non-gem-grade 38ct alexandrite crystal bought last month, better quality than the asker's stone
$1,208 to $1,652Lab-grown diamond0.9 ctemeraldRitani2020The person asking broke down Ritani's cost sheet: about $1,208 wholesale plus fulfillment marked up to $1,652 retail
$1,226-–---UK trade buyer says wholesale melee runs about £10 ($12.26) per point as a rule of thumb, working out to roughly this much per carat

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