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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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Divine Solitaires Reinforces The Value Of Diamonds Amid Rising Gold Prices and Evolving Consumer Sentiment

Divine Solitaires Shares Its Perspective On Why Natural Diamonds Remain A Timeless and Relevant Choice For Modern Buyers.

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Amid recent debates about rising gold prices and changing consumer purchasing habits, Divine Solitaires has provided a timely brand viewpoint pushing customers to reconsider how they approach milestone and aspirational purchases. Drawing on the greater economic conversation about reduced gold dependency and smarter purchasing choices, the brand has proposed a simple but relevant idea: halting gold purchases does not have to imply pausing personal celebrations or dreams.

Built around the message, “A Golden Pause. A Diamond Moment.”, the brand’s latest communication reflects the current market reality, where consumers are becoming more mindful of gold purchases amid unprecedented bullion price hikes and evolving government measures impacting the gold sector. Divine Solitaires believes this moment presents an opportunity for buyers to shift their focus toward natural diamonds, which continue to hold emotional, symbolic, and long-term value for milestone moments.

The idea also stems from a broader industry and economic perspective. While more than 90% of the gold consumed in India is imported, India’s natural diamond ecosystem remains deeply connected to the country’s economy, with Indian artisans cutting and polishing over 90% of the world’s diamonds, most of which are exported globally. Divine Solitaires highlights how choosing natural diamonds not only celebrates emotional and milestone moments, but also supports Indian craftsmanship, employment, foreign exchange generation, and the country’s global leadership in the diamond industry.


Additionally, the brand positions solitaire diamond coins as meaningful modern purchases that can serve as a thoughtful alternative to traditional gold coins. While gold coins often offer limited value addition to the Indian economy due to high import dependency, natural diamonds contribute significantly to India’s craftsmanship, exports, employment, and global industry leadership combining emotional value with lasting economic impact.

Commenting on this perspective, Jignesh Mehta, Founder and MD, Divine Solitaires, said:

“Jewellery has always been deeply emotional, whether it marks love, achievement, commitment, or self-reward. At Divine Solitaires, we looked at the current gold price scenario and felt there was a larger, more relevant consumer conversation to participate in. If buyers are consciously holding back on gold due to current market conditions, it doesn’t mean their celebrations or aspirations should be put on hold.”

He further added,”Natural diamonds offer timeless emotional value and remain deeply aspirational. At the same time, they are part of an industry where India has built extraordinary global leadership through its craftsmanship and processing expertise. This is our way of encouraging consumers to think differently, thoughtfully, and meaningfully in the current environment.”

With this, Divine Solitaires maintains its position as a brand that goes beyond product-driven conversations, engaging with real customer sentiment and bigger societal developments while underlining natural diamonds’ enduring value.

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