What is a 3 carat diamond worth?

A 3-carat diamond’s worth varies depending on the 4Cs of diamond quality – color, cut, clarity and carat. On average, a 3-carat diamond could cost you between $7,200 to $51,000. It is also likely that the price range per carat will be even broader. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of 3-carat diamond jewelry today.

How large is a 3-carat diamond?

In terms of dimensions, how large a 3-carat diamond is varies. The shape of the diamond will determine its length and width. Weighing 600 milligrams, diamonds that are 3 carats are generally considered to be large stones. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of diamond jewelry from some of the world's top dealers.

Is a 3 carat diamond considered big?

Whether a 3-carat diamond is considered big is largely a matter of personal opinion. The average diamond is 1 to 2 carats in size. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of diamond jewelry.

3 Carat Tourmaline

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3 Carat Tourmaline For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 3 carat tourmaline for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 608 vintage or 2090 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 3 carat tourmaline from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A 3 carat tourmaline from Merkaba, LB Exclusive and DGI — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cushion cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 3 carat tourmaline, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 3 Carat Tourmaline?

On average, a 3 carat tourmaline at 1stDibs sells for $4,488, while they’re typically $115 on the low end and $2,699,999 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Tourmaline in Jewelry Design

Very few gems dazzle quite in the manner that tourmaline does — vintage and antique tourmaline jewelry is a showstopper, and you can blame this on its wide range of spectacular colors. In fact, when Dutch traders brought stones back home from Sri Lanka that they couldn't identify, they called them "toramalli," a Sinhalese term for "mixed gems."

If you could transform the ocean to a gem, this is what it would look like: a clear, translucent azure, bordering on turquoise, hypnotizing in its depth and sparkling in the sun.

There is, in fact, such a stone, although it comes from deep in the copper-rich mountains of Paraíba, Brazil, and not from the oceans along its coast. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraíba tourmaline, a kind of tourmaline discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.

While diamonds generally sell for about $6,000 per carat, a carat of Paraíba tourmaline is likely to fetch about $16,000. Fans of the gem are said to include singer Taylor Swift and actress Zooey Deschanel, as well as some of the finest jewelers.

“No other stone can have a color as magnetic and captivating as Paraíba tourmaline,” says Vania Leles of VanLeles Diamonds, who combines the stone with diamonds and other gems in several of her designs.

You don't have to stop at Paraíba tourmaline jewelry — on 1stDibs, find the most extraordinary antique and vintage tourmaline rings, tourmaline and diamond earrings and other accessories.

Questions About 3 Carat Tourmaline

What is a 3 carat diamond worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A 3-carat diamond’s worth varies depending on the 4Cs of diamond quality – color, cut, clarity and carat. On average, a 3-carat diamond could cost you between $7,200 to $51,000. It is also likely that the price range per carat will be even broader. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of 3-carat diamond jewelry today.
How large is a 3-carat diamond?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
In terms of dimensions, how large a 3-carat diamond is varies. The shape of the diamond will determine its length and width. Weighing 600 milligrams, diamonds that are 3 carats are generally considered to be large stones. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of diamond jewelry from some of the world's top dealers.
Is a 3 carat diamond considered big?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Whether a 3-carat diamond is considered big is largely a matter of personal opinion. The average diamond is 1 to 2 carats in size. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of diamond jewelry.