Updated 6 November 2026
A 1 carat lab grown diamond can be quoted at different prices because carat is only one thing that sets the rate. Clarity, colour, cut and the lab that certified it all move it, and a loose stone is not a finished ring. At Nivara a 1 carat round solitaire is ₹50,000 and any other shape ₹55,000, VVS or IF clarity, D or E colour, ideal cut, IGI certified.
One carat is a weight, not a grade
Carat tells you how much the diamond weighs. It does not tell you how clean it is, how white it is, how well it is cut or who graded it. That is why you can see a 1 carat lab grown diamond quoted at a very low number in one place and at ₹50,000 in another, and both can be accurate. They are quotes for different diamonds, or for different things altogether. If you have just seen a low number, the rest of this page is how to find out what it is a number for.
What changes the price of a 1 carat diamond
Carat, clarity, colour and cut decide the rate of a stone, and the certificate says who graded it. Then there is the question of whether you are looking at a stone or a piece.
| What changes | What it does to the price | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Clarity | Cleaner stones cost more. A lower clarity grade costs less. | The clarity grade on the report |
| Colour | Whiter stones cost more. A lower colour grade costs less. | The colour grade on the report |
| Cut | Cut decides how much light returns, so how big and bright the stone looks for its weight. | The cut grade and the proportions |
| The lab | A report from one lab is not the same document as a report from another. | Which lab, and the report number |
| Loose stone or piece | A piece adds gold, making and tax to the diamond. | Whether the price is the stone alone |
Lower grades cost less, and that is a fair choice for some buyers. A buyer who wants the largest look for the smallest budget may well choose a stone with a lower clarity or colour grade, as long as the grades are written down and she knows what she is buying. Nothing here says that choice is wrong. It is simply a different diamond from the one we sell.
What a Nivara 1 carat solitaire is
A Nivara solitaire of 1 carat or more is VVS or IF clarity, D or E colour and ideal cut, IGI certified, with the report number laser inscribed on the stone, so the paper and the diamond are one. From 1 carat up the rate is ₹50,000 per carat in a round and ₹55,000 per carat in any other shape, the same for everyone, so a 1 carat round is ₹50,000 and a 1.20 carat round is ₹60,000. Smaller diamonds start from ₹32,000 per carat, and the rate depends on size, colour, clarity and shape. For the full 1 carat breakdown, including how big it looks, read our guide to the 1 carat lab grown diamond price in India.
To see how a report is read, our guides to the IGI certificate and to IGI and GIA reports go through it line by line.
Loose stone or finished piece
A diamond is not worn loose. Set into a ring it gains gold at the prevailing rate, the making of the design and tax. A 1 carat diamond, ₹50,000 as a round and ₹55,000 in any other shape, appears below in four finished rings, with the price shown the way every product page shows it, from around the 14k gold price. Prices move with the gold rate.
Amora minimal solitaire, from around ₹72,000. A single 1 carat round diamond set into the side of a wide, smooth gold band.
Amara oval solitaire, from around ₹85,000. A 1 carat oval diamond raised on four prongs above a slim white metal band.
Mirage solitaire, from around ₹69,000. A 1 carat pear shaped diamond held at the tip of a slim gold band that sweeps up from one side.
Amora oval half bezel solitaire, from around ₹87,000. An oval diamond of just over 1 carat held in a half bezel on a slim gold band.
Each of these has the same diamond standard. The difference in price comes from the gold, the design and the rate of the day. Browse more lab grown diamond solitaire rings.
How to compare two quotes like for like
Put the two quotes next to each other and fill in every line below for both. If one of them cannot answer a line, it is not yet a quote you can compare. When you weigh offers from lab grown diamond companies in India, this is the list to carry with you.
| Line on the quote | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Carat weight | A stone just under 1 carat and a full 1 carat are different weights. |
| Clarity, colour, cut | These are the grades you are paying for. Written down, they can be compared. |
| Lab and report number | Lets you check the report matches the stone. On a Nivara solitaire the number is laser inscribed. |
| Stone alone or finished piece | Decides whether two numbers can be compared at all. |
| Gold weight and rate | Gold is a large part of a finished ring and moves with the gold rate. |
| Making charges and tax | Added on top. A low headline can hide them. |
| Exchange and buyback terms | What the piece is worth to you later. Ask for them in writing. |
A low number is not a problem in itself. It becomes one when you cannot tell what it covers. Once both quotes are written out the same way, the gap usually explains itself.
What comes with every piece
- Solitaires in VVS or IF clarity, D or E colour and ideal cut, with hearts and arrows in every round. Smaller diamonds in VVS or VS clarity, E or F colour.
- IGI certification, and on solitaires the report number laser inscribed on the stone, so the paper and the diamond are one.
- 14k or 18k BIS hallmarked gold.
- A lifetime exchange at 100% of the current gold and diamond value, and a lifetime buyback at 100% gold and 85% diamond value.
- Lifetime polishing, cleaning and prong tightening, for as long as the piece is worn.
See a 1 carat diamond in person
A grade sheet is useful, but a diamond is judged in the light. Book a private viewing at our showrooms in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Indore or Ahmedabad and hold a 1 carat solitaire on your own hand. More than 2,500 designs are ready to take home across the four showrooms, and stock pieces can be delivered within 48 hours. Pieces ordered from the website usually take 18 to 20 days to deliver, depending on the design. Anywhere else in India or abroad, book a video consultation; we ship to 28 countries. You can also browse our lab grown diamond jewellery online.
Frequently asked questions
Why is one 1 carat lab grown diamond quoted far lower than another?
Carat only tells you the weight. Two stones of 1 carat can differ in clarity, colour and cut, and the report may come from different labs, so the quotes are for different diamonds. A quote may also be for a loose stone while another covers a finished piece. Compare the grades on the certificate first.
Can a lower graded 1 carat diamond still suit me?
Yes. A stone with a lower clarity or colour grade costs less, and for some buyers that is a sensible choice. The point is to know exactly what you are buying, with the grades written down. A Nivara solitaire of 1 carat or more is VVS or IF clarity, D or E colour, ideal cut, IGI certified, at ₹50,000 per carat in a round and ₹55,000 per carat in any other shape.
Why is a ring so much more than the 1 carat diamond price?
The diamond is one part of the piece. A ring adds gold at the prevailing rate, the making of the design and tax, and the gold rate moves from day to day. At Nivara the 1 carat diamond is ₹50,000 in a round and ₹55,000 in any other shape, and the finished ring is shown with a from around price on each product page.
What should I ask for when I get a 1 carat quote?
Ask for the carat weight, clarity, colour and cut grades, the lab and report number, and whether the price is the stone alone or the finished piece. If it is a piece, ask for gold weight, making charges and tax as separate lines, and for the exchange and buyback terms in writing.
How soon can I get a 1 carat ring?
More than 2,500 designs are ready to take home across our four showrooms, and stock pieces can be delivered within 48 hours. Pieces ordered from the website usually take 18 to 20 days to deliver, depending on the design, so ask for the ready date of the exact ring.
