Get Rapaport 2020 2020-2025

A Rapaport specification is a detailed guide outlining the standards for grading diamonds. It includes criteria such as carat weight, color, clarity, and cut, providing a comprehensive overview of a diamond's quality. Utilizing these specifications, you can align your purchases or sales with the Rapaport 2020 benchmarks to maximize value and ensure confidence in your transactions.

The Rapaport Diamond Report is a valuable tool for anyone buying or selling diamonds. To use it effectively, first, access the latest report, which is updated regularly. Familiarize yourself with the grading system it employs to identify the quality and value of diamonds. Keeping the Rapaport 2020 standards in mind will ensure you make informed decisions.

The Rapaport Price List is used by both dealers and buyers as an approximate guideline for evaluating diamond prices. It is basically Rapaport's opinion of high cash asking prices for diamonds. These prices reflect market consensus clearing prices at which most dealers are willing to sell.

The average price of a 1 carat diamond is currently $4,936 (see price chart below). 1 carat diamonds can cost anywhere from $1,632 - $11,545 depending on the diamond's shape, color, clarity, and other factors. To see specific details on diamond pricing by shape see our 1 carat diamond prices table below.

Martin Rapaport, Chairman of The Rapaport Group, is best known for establishing the Rapaport Price List and the world's largest diamond trading network, RapNet.

The Rapaport Price List is used by both dealers and buyers as an approximate guideline for evaluating diamond prices. It is basically Rapaport's opinion of high cash asking prices for diamonds. These prices reflect market consensus clearing prices at which most dealers are willing to sell.

The Rapaport is issued every Friday and is used as a base to establish the price of diamonds that are sold individually. The price does not necessarily change from one Friday to the next. Unlike white diamonds, coloured diamonds (Fancy colour) such as red, blue and yellow, are not assessed by the Rapaport Report.

The short answer is that most diamonds do not appreciate in value over time. Only an extremely small category of diamonds increase in value, which we will discuss later. There is a widespread misconception that diamonds are rare and become more valuable over time.

Current Diamond Price Chart – Updated March 2023 Diamond Carat WeightPrice (Per Carat, Round Brilliant Cut)Total Price0.50 carat$1,220 – $5,800$610 – $2,9001.0 carat$2,500 – $18,000$2,500 – $18,0001.50 carat$3,300 – $24,000$4,400 – $32,0002.0 carat$4,200 – $29,000$8,400 – $58,0003 more rows