Diamonds are priced per carat.
Marquise diamond price per carat.
On this page the calculator allows the user to estimate the diamond value based on rapaport diamond prices a diamond is valued by 4 important parameters color clarity cut and carat weight.
How to calculate diamond prices.
For marquise diamonds we generally recommend a g or h which will give you the greatest value while still maintaining a diamond that looks colorless to the naked eye.
However we need to consider the other cs of a diamond color clarity and cut.
For instance if one carat costs 2500 a 0 5 carat diamond would cost 1250.
We would calculate the price of that carat by multiplying 2500 x 0 5.
G and h marquise diamonds usually look as colorless as an f or e but cost far less.
Larger diamonds cost more per carat and are larger in carat weight both of which lead to a higher final price.
Take this stunning h marquise in an 14k white gold pave setting for example.
4 900 loose marquise cut diamond 1 20 carat solitaire shaped si2 d 49433313 1 477 00 3 000 loose marquise cut diamond 0 78 carat solitaire shaped i1 f 49847313.
Please be aware that cut quality can make a difference in price.
Larger carat sizes are more rare so price per carat grows.
The estimate of the diamond price is only indicative the prices vary with the market and other factors.
The price of that diamond would be 1 250 2 500 0 5.
This leads to a compounding effect.
Marquise shape loose diamonds online.
Marquise cut diamond size chart mm marquise diamonds vary widely in terms of measurement proportions and carat weight use the chart below to obtain the average conversion expectations for a marquise cut diamond.
The per carat cost increases as the weight and quality increases.
How to calculate price per carat.
Each link represents an average per carat price for different color and clarity combinations.
Marquise diamonds create a flattering effect creates the illusion of long slender fingers.
Color clarity cut and carat weight.
A 0 25 carat quarter of a carat diamond with the same color and clarity grades as above costs around 1 600 per carat making the price of the diamond approximately 425.
Due to their extended length marquise cut loose diamonds have more size per carat than other shapes and boast a brilliant 58 facets.
To determine the price of a diamond you need to look at the 4cs.
Diamonds are priced in terms of price per carat because it is easier for diamond dealers to discuss pricing in these terms.
The per carat price increases as the weight and the quality increases.