| If you find a 2-carat diamond for $2,000, then you are getting a flawed diamond. The flaws will be visible to the naked eye, the color will be far from clear, and there might be some mistakes in the shaping of the stone. . If something seems too good to be true, then it probably is. A solid, high-quality 1-carat diamond can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $20,000 or more. 1 carat is still a heavy stone. Getting a 0.50-carat diamond is perfectly fine, but make sure you are getting quality. You can purchase 1.8 Carat diamonds from between $8,830 and $29,530. For example, you can get a superb Emerald Cut Diamond, color I, clarity SI1, Ideal cut for $8,870 or a refined Pear Shaped Diamond, color D, clarity SI1, Premium cut for $13,130. |