Bringing World-Class Care to Your Community. UPMC is committed to bringing world-class care closer to home for the people of our region.
Kate Middleton's engagement ring cost Â£28,000 when bought by Prince Charles for Diana in 1981. Kate Middleton's engagement ring cost Â£28,000 when it was bought by Prince Charles for the then Diana Spencer in February 1981. In today's prices the oval 18-carat blue sapphire surrounded by 14 diamonds would cost Â£85,000 - although Diana's is priceless.
If her heart is set on a round 1 carat diamond, you can expect to pay between $3,500-$5,500. Conversely, princess diamonds tend to be less costly, as they retain more carat weight during the cutting process. The typical price range for a 1 carat princess cut would be between $3,000-$4,500 (a savings of 15-30%). While the princess cut is relatively new, it is often desired due to the unique cutting and polishing techniques that hide inclusions and show color more clearly.