Budget

Contrary to popular belief, color diamonds can be purchased with smaller budgets. Here is an indication of what can be bought for $3,500 and $12,000:

Color	Budget $3,500	Budget $12,000
Red	0.04	0.08ct
Intense green	-	-
Intense pink	0.07ct	0.25ct
Brownish-pink	0.10ct	0.35ct
Intense Orange	0.12ct	0.40ct
Intense yellow	0.18ct	0.60ct
F colorless VVS	0.50ct	1.00ct
Cognac	0.28ct	1.00ct
Olive	0.30ct	1.00ct
Brown	0.60ct	1.60ct
Black	0.90ct	2.50ct