Generally speaking we recommend an H or I color for 1.5 carat round diamonds, but if you're looking to maximize value a J color diamond with faint or medium fluorescence would be an even better option. Starting with D-Color on the top left all the way down to K-Color on the bottom right. We have put together a diamond for each color (all of them are VS1 Ideal Cut 1.5ct). As you will see next, an I color is a safe bet, especially when paired with a yellow or rose setting. The diamond on the left has a slightly yellow tint when viewed from the side, but when viewed from above the difference between a G and a K is imperceptible.Īt the 1.5 carat weight it turns out you can get a lower color grade than you'd expect without sacrificing the appearance of your stone. Here's are the same two diamonds from above with side views – is it easier to tell which is the G color and which is the D color now? Even without an engagement ring setting, a diamond will face up far whiter than it appears when viewed from the side. That's because engagement ring settings can help hide the natural colored hue of a non-colorless diamond. The below 1.5 carat G VS1 diamond costs $12,500 while the 1.5 carat D VS1 costs $21,000.Ĭan you tell which diamond is G color and which is D color based solely on the images?Īs you can see above, the difference in color is slight and this difference becomes even subtler when the diamonds are viewed “face up” in an engagement ring setting. The price difference however is anything but subtle. You can see a selection of 1.5 carat diamonds with high cut scores (over 8.7) available from top online jewelers in our Diamond Search Engine.įor example, most people can't tell the different between a colorless D color and near-colorless G color diamond even when they're seen side-by-side. The D and G color diamonds above receive high Cut Scores based on our cut quality algorithm. You can tell by looking at the dark arrows pointing out from the center of each stone. However, you might notice there are significant differences in cut quality. When viewed from above they all appear incredibly similar in terms of color. Here are the most popular color grades for 1.5 carat round diamonds based on StoneAlgo users shopping in our massive diamond search engine including diamonds from Blue Nile, Brilliance, and 8 other top online jewelers.Ĭheck out the below 1.5 carat diamonds (all VS1 clarity) listed in order from D – K from top left to bottom right. Too low and the diamond may give off a yellow hue. Choosing too high of a color grade means the buyer is overpaying for quality they can't appreciate visually (a near-colorless diamond looks colorless to most people but costs far less). Picking the right color grade is crucial to ensure you get a nice looking diamond without overpaying for quality that will go unnoticed. The Best Color Grades For 1.5 Carat Diamonds For example, 1 carat diamond prices have underperformed 1.5 carat prices over the past year due to changes in consumer demand.

If you're looking for an even more specific price estimate you can use our Diamond Price Calculator.ĭiamond prices fluctuate over time just like any other asset price due to supply and demand, both for diamonds in general and for specific types of diamonds. The below diamond price chart shows the price change over the past 30 days for 1.5 carat diamonds of all shapes, colors, and clarities. The average price of a 1.5 carat diamond is about $11,500 according to data from our 1.5 carat diamond price index. Looking for the perfect 1.5 carat diamond but not sure where to start? StoneAlgo's got you covered.ĭid you know? While a 2 carat diamond costs roughly twice as much as a 1.5 carat diamond costs, a 2 carat diamond looks just 10% wider when viewed from above.

1.5 ct radiant cut diamond ring