You know your financial situation better than anyone. A Diamond of G color and SI1 Clarity will be in one Category of prices when it is between 0.50 - 0.69 carats. Color Let's start with a 1.00 carat Diamond of K color and VS1 Clarity. Clarity Let's start with a 1.00 carat Diamond of G color and SI1 Clarity. Cut Cut is a bit more complicated and depends on various factors, like the quality of Diamond you are considering.
Ideal cuts are generally much more expensive than the others.
But it needs to be judged on a case by case basis. If you are purchasing a Diamond and have a certificate, we can analyze the cut via the measurements, you are welcome to fill out an Ask Diamond Question form for more information. We would like to clear up some confusion as to how pricing works in the Diamond industry. Sometimes Jewelers will quote to retail customers a per carat price or sometimes they will quote a price per stone. When buying a piece of Jewelry which may contain one or more type of gem, the price will always be per piece.