What is the current diamond price per carat?

Diamond prices vary significantly by quality (the 4Cs: cut, color, clarity, carat). Our platform tracks benchmark wholesale indices for standardized gem-quality stones.

Are lab-grown diamonds cheaper?

Yes, lab-grown diamonds typically cost 60-85% less than natural diamonds of equivalent quality. Production costs continue falling as technology improves, putting downward pressure on natural diamond premiums.

What determines diamond value?

Diamond value is determined by the 4Cs: Carat weight, Cut quality, Color grade (D-Z scale), and Clarity grade. Certification from GIA or AGS provides standardized grading for fair pricing.

Is diamond a good investment?

Investment-grade diamonds (rare colors, large sizes, exceptional clarity) have appreciated over decades. However, the retail markup is high, liquidity is limited, and lab-grown competition pressures mid-tier stones.

How are diamonds priced?

Diamonds are priced using the Rapaport Price List as a benchmark, adjusted for specific characteristics. Unlike commodities, each stone is unique, requiring individual assessment rather than uniform spot pricing.

What are industrial diamonds used for?

Industrial diamonds (mostly synthetic) are used in cutting tools, drilling bits, semiconductor manufacturing, heat sinks, and quantum computing research. Their hardness and thermal conductivity are unmatched.

How does diamond compare to gold as a store of value?

Gold is far more liquid, standardized, and universally accepted. Diamonds offer portability and discretion advantages but suffer from valuation complexity and illiquidity. Both serve complementary roles in wealth preservation.

Diamond Price TodayDIA

Today's Price

रू 1,200,000.00per carat

+9000.00 (+0.76%)today

The ultimate store of value in gemstone form. Industrial-grade diamonds drive semiconductor and quantum computing research.

Price HistoryDiamond (DIA) · NPR

Lastरू 1,200,000.00-33255.51 (-2.70%) over 1Y

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Price Converter

Convert Diamond weight into its current market value.

Weight

Unit

Market Value

रू 69,982,822.80

रू 69,982,822.80 per tola (DIA)

≈ 11.66 grams·

Key StatisticsDiamond (DIA)

52W Highरू 1,344,000.00

52W Lowरू 936,000.00

Avg Volume4,060,150 carat

Volatility0.5%

Market SentimentBullish

24h Change+0.76%

52W Low52-Week Range52W High

रू 936,000.00रू 1,200,000.00रू 1,344,000.00

Today's Market Commentary

Key themes driving precious metals and commodities

Global markets are navigating a complex environment shaped by central bank divergence, geopolitical fragmentation, and the accelerating energy transition. Precious metals continue to benefit from de-dollarization trends as emerging market central banks increase gold reserves. Industrial metals face supply constraints amid surging clean energy demand. Monitor upcoming Fed communications and Chinese economic data releases for near-term directional catalysts.

Understanding the 4Cs of Diamonds

Your complete guide to diamond quality and value

Diamond value is determined by four characteristics:

Carat — Weight measurement (1 carat = 0.2 grams). Price increases exponentially with size due to rarity.

Cut — The most important C for brilliance. Excellent/Ideal cuts maximize light return. Never compromise on cut quality.

Color — Graded D (colorless) to Z (light yellow). D-F are premium; G-J offer excellent value with near-colorless appearance.

Clarity — Measures internal flaws (inclusions). FL/IF are flawless; VS1-VS2 are eye-clean and represent the best value tier.

Always insist on GIA or AGS certification for any significant purchase.

Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds

Comparing properties, pricing, and value retention

| Feature | Natural | Lab-Grown |
|---------|---------|-----------|
| Composition | Pure carbon | Pure carbon |
| Hardness | 10 Mohs | 10 Mohs |
| Price | Premium | 60-85% less |
| Rarity | Finite supply | Unlimited production |
| Resale value | 30-60% of retail | Minimal |
| Environmental impact | Mining footprint | Energy-intensive growth |
| Certification | GIA/AGS | IGI/GIA |

Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical to natural stones but lack scarcity-driven value retention. Choose lab for budget-conscious purchases; choose natural for investment-grade stones or heirloom significance.

Historical DataDiamond (DIA)

Sep 28, 2026+5760.00

Openरू 1,159,237.38

Closeरू 1,164,997.38

Highरू 1,166,725.38

Lowरू 1,157,509.38

Sep 27, 2026+11889.45

Openरू 1,147,347.93

Closeरू 1,159,237.38

Highरू 1,162,804.22

Lowरू 1,143,781.10

Sep 26, 2026+10800.71

Openरू 1,136,547.22

Closeरू 1,147,347.93

Highरू 1,150,588.15

Lowरू 1,133,307.01

Sep 25, 2026+6742.33

Openरू 1,129,804.89

Closeरू 1,136,547.22

Highरू 1,138,569.92

Lowरू 1,127,782.19

Sep 24, 2026+3053.59

Openरू 1,126,751.30

Closeरू 1,129,804.89

Highरू 1,130,720.97

Lowरू 1,125,835.22

Sep 23, 2026-969.34

Openरू 1,127,720.64

Closeरू 1,126,751.30

Highरू 1,128,011.44

Lowरू 1,126,460.50

Sep 22, 2026-7077.35

Openरू 1,134,797.99

Closeरू 1,127,720.64

Highरू 1,136,921.20

Lowरू 1,125,597.44

Sep 21, 2026-13263.88

Openरू 1,148,061.88

Closeरू 1,134,797.99

Highरू 1,152,041.04

Lowरू 1,130,818.83

Sep 20, 2026-13762.14

Openरू 1,161,824.01

Closeरू 1,148,061.88

Highरू 1,165,952.65

Lowरू 1,143,933.24

Sep 19, 2026-4879.62

Openरू 1,166,703.63

Closeरू 1,161,824.01

Highरू 1,168,167.52

Lowरू 1,160,360.13

Sep 18, 2026+9486.10

Openरू 1,157,217.53

Closeरू 1,166,703.63

Highरू 1,169,549.46

Lowरू 1,154,371.70

Sep 17, 2026+19374.49

Openरू 1,137,843.04

Closeरू 1,157,217.53

Highरू 1,163,029.88

Lowरू 1,132,030.70

Sep 16, 2026+16948.12

Openरू 1,120,894.93

Closeरू 1,137,843.04

Highरू 1,142,927.48

Lowरू 1,115,810.49

Sep 15, 2026+3661.24

Openरू 1,117,233.69

Closeरू 1,120,894.93

Highरू 1,121,993.30

Lowरू 1,116,135.32

Sep 14, 2026-10766.31

Openरू 1,128,000.00

Closeरू 1,117,233.69

Highरू 1,131,229.89

Lowरू 1,114,003.80

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Change
Sep 28, 2026	रू 1,159,237.38	रू 1,166,725.38	रू 1,157,509.38	रू 1,164,997.38	+5760.00
Sep 27, 2026	रू 1,147,347.93	रू 1,162,804.22	रू 1,143,781.10	रू 1,159,237.38	+11889.45
Sep 26, 2026	रू 1,136,547.22	रू 1,150,588.15	रू 1,133,307.01	रू 1,147,347.93	+10800.71
Sep 25, 2026	रू 1,129,804.89	रू 1,138,569.92	रू 1,127,782.19	रू 1,136,547.22	+6742.33
Sep 24, 2026	रू 1,126,751.30	रू 1,130,720.97	रू 1,125,835.22	रू 1,129,804.89	+3053.59
Sep 23, 2026	रू 1,127,720.64	रू 1,128,011.44	रू 1,126,460.50	रू 1,126,751.30	-969.34
Sep 22, 2026	रू 1,134,797.99	रू 1,136,921.20	रू 1,125,597.44	रू 1,127,720.64	-7077.35
Sep 21, 2026	रू 1,148,061.88	रू 1,152,041.04	रू 1,130,818.83	रू 1,134,797.99	-13263.88
Sep 20, 2026	रू 1,161,824.01	रू 1,165,952.65	रू 1,143,933.24	रू 1,148,061.88	-13762.14
Sep 19, 2026	रू 1,166,703.63	रू 1,168,167.52	रू 1,160,360.13	रू 1,161,824.01	-4879.62
Sep 18, 2026	रू 1,157,217.53	रू 1,169,549.46	रू 1,154,371.70	रू 1,166,703.63	+9486.10
Sep 17, 2026	रू 1,137,843.04	रू 1,163,029.88	रू 1,132,030.70	रू 1,157,217.53	+19374.49
Sep 16, 2026	रू 1,120,894.93	रू 1,142,927.48	रू 1,115,810.49	रू 1,137,843.04	+16948.12
Sep 15, 2026	रू 1,117,233.69	रू 1,121,993.30	रू 1,116,135.32	रू 1,120,894.93	+3661.24
Sep 14, 2026	रू 1,128,000.00	रू 1,131,229.89	रू 1,114,003.80	रू 1,117,233.69	-10766.31

Showing last 14 trading days. Prices in NPR per carat.