What an engagement ring costs in Australia, and what it costs with us
Australian couples spent AUD 6,842 on average on an engagement ring, according to the 2026 Easy Weddings survey. Here is what that buys in 18ct gold with a certified diamond, delivered with duty and GST paid.
Our prices by carat
Round solitaires in 18ct gold
Starting prices for a round diamond solitaire in 18ct white, yellow or rose gold, read from our live catalogue on 14 October 2026.
| Centre diamond | Lab-grown (IGI) | Natural (GIA) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00 ct | about AUD 1,670 | about AUD 4,720 |
| 1.50 ct | about AUD 2,230 | about AUD 11,620 |
| 2.00 ct | about AUD 2,650 | about AUD 23,150 |
| 3.00 ct | about AUD 4,660 | about AUD 31,250 |
We charge in UAE dirhams. The same prices in dirhams:
| Centre diamond | Lab-grown | Natural |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00 ct | AED 4,270 | AED 12,060 |
| 1.50 ct | AED 5,710 | AED 29,710 |
| 2.00 ct | AED 6,770 | AED 59,180 |
| 3.00 ct | AED 11,910 | AED 79,890 |
You pay in UAE dirhams at checkout and your bank converts. Australian dollar figures are a guide, converted at 1 AUD = AED 2.5566 (13 October 2026).
Natural diamonds
A 1 carat natural solitaire at Australian jewellers
The gap is widest on natural diamonds. These are the 18ct prices we found on 14 October 2026, with the grade each jeweller states.
1.00 ct round, natural
Australian dollars · shop prices include GSTFor a GIA-graded stone in 18ct, ours starts at a little over half Larsen's price for an F, SI1.
Lab-grown diamonds
A 1 carat lab-grown solitaire at Australian jewellers
1.00 ct round, lab-grown
Australian dollars · shop prices include GSTOurs is the lowest 18ct price we found. More lab-grown comparisons, including 9ct and 14ct sale prices, are on our lab-grown page for Australia.
Shop prices change often and sales come and go; check the links for today's figure.
The average, spent with us
What AUD 6,842 buys in 18ct gold
- A 1 carat natural round diamond with a GIA report, from about AUD 4,720.
- A 3 carat lab-grown round diamond with an IGI report, from about AUD 4,660.
- A 2 carat lab-grown round diamond, from about AUD 2,650, with room left for a matching wedding band.
Average spend: Easy Weddings, 2026 Australian Wedding Industry Report (4,200+ couples, mostly Easy Weddings users).
What moves the price
Why two 1 carat rings can cost very different amounts
- Lab-grown or natural. A natural 1 carat round starts at about AUD 4,720 with us; a lab-grown one at about AUD 1,670.
- Carat. Natural prices climb steeply with size: from about AUD 4,720 at 1 carat to about AUD 23,150 at 2 carats.
- Shape. Shapes other than round can cost less at the same weight: a natural 1 carat cushion starts at AED 9,490 (about AUD 3,710).
- Colour and clarity. Two stones of the same weight can differ widely in price; the grading report shows exactly what you are paying for.
- Gold. We only use 18ct. Many Australian prices are for 9ct or 14ct, so compare like with like.
What the price includes
Duty, GST and delivery
Rings above AUD 1,000 attract 10% GST, import duty where it applies and clearance charges before Australia releases them (Australian Border Force). We pay all of it before the parcel leaves Dubai, so the price you pay is the whole price and nothing is collected at your door.
Every ring is made or prepared for you, then sent from Dubai by FedEx, insured and tracked, with a signature required on delivery. Allow 2 to 3 weeks from order confirmation for a catalogue ring and 3 to 4 weeks for a custom design. These are estimates, not fixed dates; we confirm yours when you order.
Every diamond comes with its grading report, GIA for natural and IGI for lab-grown. Ask us for the report number and check it on GIA Report Check or IGI's website.
Ask for a price
Tell us the carat, shape and diamond type you have in mind and we will send you real options with their reports.
