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Natural Diamond Council: Average Engagement Ring Price Surpasses $7,000 in 2025

Round Cuts Dominate Sales as Larger Carat Stones, Gen Z Buyers and Self-Purchases Drive US Natural Diamond Demand

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The average price of an engagement ring in the US rose 9% in 2025 to $7,364, according to the latest trend report released by the Natural Diamond Council (NDC).

Round diamonds continued to dominate the engagement-ring category, accounting for 62% of units sold, followed by oval shapes at 14%. The average center stone size stood at 1.16 carats, with SI1 clarity emerging as the most common grade. Overall, diamond engagement rings — including loose stones and semi-mounts — represented 38% of natural-diamond jewellery sales by volume during the year.

The report, based on data compiled by Tenoris from more than 4 million jewellery transactions across 2,500 US specialty retailers, highlighted evolving consumer preferences in cut, carat weight and design. Celebrity engagement trends also influenced demand, with styles such as marquise and elongated cushion cuts gaining visibility.

Beyond engagement rings, tennis bracelets, wedding bands and pendants recorded the strongest growth in units sold. Bracelets led in pricing, rising 15% year-on-year to an average of $3,600. The average price of rings increased 11% to $2,537, while necklaces climbed 40% to $2,366. Earrings rose 17% to $2,068, and pendants advanced 17% to $1,126.

In terms of stone size, sales of 1.50–1.59 carat diamonds grew 15%, and 2–2.24 carat stones increased 10%. Although the 1–1.04 carat category maintained the largest market share, it experienced a 7% decline in sales volume.

Looking ahead, the NDC projects that Gen Z consumers will remain the fastest-growing segment of diamond buyers in 2026, with younger shoppers increasingly driving self-purchase trends. The council also noted growing momentum in men’s diamond jewellery, supported by rising visibility and shifting cultural attitudes toward diamond ownership.

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Ashth Prive Unveils Udaya – A Limited-Edition Jewellery Collection Inspired by the Timeless Geometry of Rani ki Vav

A 24-piece IGI-certified lab-grown diamond collection translating Rani ki Vav’s sacred geometry into architectural high jewellery

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Ashth Jewellery, the luxury designer lab-grown diamond brand known for its design innovation and conscious philosophy, announces the launch of its newest high-jewellery collection, Udaya – a tribute to India’s architectural heritage and enduring craftsmanship.

Udaya is inspired by the architectural brilliance of the 11th-century UNESCO World Heritage site Rani ki Vav, a rare monument commissioned by Queen Udayamati in memory of her King in Patan, Gujarat. Unlike monuments that rise towards the sky, this stepwell descends into the earth, revealing intricate stone lattices, sacred geometry, and rhythmic symmetry. The monument embodies quiet strength and timeless grace – a lasting feminine legacy that anchors the spirit of the collection.

The collection reinterprets these architectural motifs through a distinctive craft innovation. Each piece features 7 to 13 carat rose-cut and portrait-cut diamonds. Their flat, transparent surface allows light to pass through the stone, revealing hand-engraved architectural motifs in gold beneath. As light passes through the stone, the engraved motifs beneath are revealed, bringing the architecture to life

The design language is shaped by the rhythmic symmetry of Patola weaving, where repetition and proportion create harmony. This textile discipline is translated into finely structured engravings, measured intervals, and balanced proportions, lending each piece a sense of order and quiet refinement.

A limited edition of 24 unique designs, each jewel is individually numbered in Gujarati, reinforcing its rarity and collectible nature. The gold is finished using a specialised polishing technique that creates a subtle textured surface reminiscent of aged stone echoing the character of the monument that inspired it.

Every piece is IGI-certified and BIS hallmarked, reflecting Ashth’s commitment to quality alongside its philosophy of responsible luxury.

“Design has always been at the heart of Ashth. With Udaya, we explored the idea of depth, inspired by the layered architecture of Rani ki Vav. By combining portrait and rose-cut diamonds with hand-engraved gold surfaces beneath, we’ve created jewellery where light becomes a medium to reveal craftsmanship. The collection reflects our approach to luxury – thoughtful, architectural, and deeply rooted in storytelling.” shares Kaivan Shah, Co-founder of Ashth

With its signature philosophy ‘Mine. Not Mined.’, Ashth continues to redefine luxury by combining design excellence, cultural storytelling, and environmentally responsible diamonds.

Store Locations: Mumbai, Kolkata, Goa, Raipur and Surat

source:Ashth

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