0.3 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, the average price of a 0.3 carat lab grown diamond is $205.0.3 carat diamonds can cost anywhere from $108 to $1,778 depending on shape, color, clarity, and other factors.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.7%.Compare 14,495 verified listings across 4 retailers in the tables below.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

0.3 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 14,495 verified 0.3-carat lab grown diamonds listed across 4 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $108 to $1,778, with an average asking price of $205 and a median of $176.

The price spread of $1,670 (93.9% from highest to lowest) highlights why comparing identical certified diamonds across multiple retailers matters. Two identical certified diamonds can differ by hundreds or even thousands of dollars depending on the retailer.

These figures are based on our latest daily market data, matched by certification lab and certificate number across retailers, so you are comparing the exact same diamond.

  • 14,495 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $108 to $1,778

  • Average price: $205

  • Median price: $176

  • Available across 4 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 93.9%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $1,670

Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.

$108$1,778
Tracked

14,495

Lowest

$108

Average

$205

Median

$176

Highest

$1,778

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

0.3 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Prices by Shape

Shape-level averages for this carat and type. Open each shape page for full market detail.

ShapeAverage PriceListingsPage
Round$19410,271View
Pear$2251,780View
Marquise$235736View
Oval$222548View
Emerald$204385View
Princess$299346View
Radiant$247163View
Heart$21496View
Asscher$19294View
Cushion$23276View

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0.25ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 64.3%

0.25ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $134

Compare at $376

2 stores
0.25ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 64.8%

0.25ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $130

Compare at $370

2 stores
0.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 64.3%

0.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $134

Compare at $376

2 stores
0.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 63.5%

0.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $141

Compare at $387

2 stores
0.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 64.3%

0.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $134

Compare at $376

2 stores
0.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 63.5%

0.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $141

Compare at $387

2 stores
0.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 63.5%

0.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $141

Compare at $387

2 stores
0.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 63.5%

0.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $141

Compare at $387

2 stores
0.25ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 64.8%

0.25ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $130

Compare at $370

2 stores
0.26ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 63.6%

0.26ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $140

Compare at $384

2 stores
0.26ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | GoodIGI
Save 60.2%

0.26ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Good

From $173

Compare at $434

3 stores
0.26ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 62.3%

0.26ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $174

Compare at $461

3 stores
0.26ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 62.3%

0.26ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $174

Compare at $461

3 stores
0.27ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | GoodIGI
Save 61.7%

0.27ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Good

From $181

Compare at $471

3 stores
0.27ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | GoodIGI
Save 59.5%

0.27ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Good

From $179

Compare at $443

3 stores
0.27ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 62.3%

0.27ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Very Good

From $152

Compare at $404

2 stores
0.27ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 60%

0.27ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $175

Compare at $437

3 stores
0.27ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 61.7%

0.27ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $181

Compare at $471

3 stores
0.28ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 62.7%

0.28ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $169

Compare at $453

3 stores
0.28ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 58.5%

0.28ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $187

Compare at $451

3 stores
0.28ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | GoodIGI
Save 58.5%

0.28ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Good

From $187

Compare at $451

3 stores
0.28ct | Asscher | F | VS2 | GoodIGI
Save 62.2%

0.28ct | Asscher | F | VS2 | Good

From $153

Compare at $405

3 stores
0.28ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 62.7%

0.28ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $169

Compare at $453

3 stores
0.29ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | GoodIGI
Save 62.2%

0.29ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Good

From $175

Compare at $462

3 stores
0.29ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | GoodIGI
Save 62.2%

0.29ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Good

From $175

Compare at $462

3 stores
0.29ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | FairIGI
Save 58.2%

0.29ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Fair

From $194

Compare at $463

3 stores
0.29ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 62.2%

0.29ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $175

Compare at $462

3 stores
0.29ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | GoodIGI
Save 58.2%

0.29ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Good

From $194

Compare at $463

3 stores
0.29ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | GoodIGI
Save 62.2%

0.29ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Good

From $175

Compare at $462

2 stores
0.29ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 62.2%

0.29ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $175

Compare at $462

3 stores
0.29ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 58.2%

0.29ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $194

Compare at $463

2 stores
0.29ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | GoodIGI
Save 62.5%

0.29ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Good

From $170

Compare at $455

3 stores
0.29ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 62.2%

0.29ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $175

Compare at $462

3 stores
0.29ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 62.4%

0.29ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $151

Compare at $401

2 stores
0.29ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | GoodIGI
Save 58.2%

0.29ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Good

From $194

Compare at $463

3 stores
0.29ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 62.2%

0.29ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $175

Compare at $462

3 stores
0.29ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | GoodIGI
Save 62.2%

0.29ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Good

From $175

Compare at $462

3 stores
0.29ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | GoodIGI
Save 62.2%

0.29ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Good

From $175

Compare at $462

2 stores
0.3ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | FairIGI
Save 41.1%

0.3ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Fair

From $200

Compare at $340

3 stores
0.3ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | GoodIGI
Save 41.1%

0.3ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Good

From $200

Compare at $340

3 stores
0.3ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | GoodIGI
Save 60.5%

0.3ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Good

From $169

Compare at $428

3 stores
0.3ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | GoodIGI
Save 41.1%

0.3ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Good

From $200

Compare at $340

3 stores
0.3ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 62.1%

0.3ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $176

Compare at $465

3 stores
0.3ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 61.6%

0.3ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $181

Compare at $471

3 stores
0.3ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | FairIGI
Save 62.1%

0.3ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Fair

From $176

Compare at $465

3 stores
0.3ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 41%

0.3ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $221

Compare at $375

3 stores
0.3ct | Asscher | E | IF | IdealIGI
Save 40.8%

0.3ct | Asscher | E | IF | Ideal

From $229

Compare at $387

3 stores
0.3ct | Asscher | F | VS1 | GoodIGI
Save 62.7%

0.3ct | Asscher | F | VS1 | Good

From $169

Compare at $452

3 stores
0.3ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 60.5%

0.3ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Very Good

From $169

Compare at $428

3 stores
0.3ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | GoodIGI
Save 41.1%

0.3ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Good

From $200

Compare at $340

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $108.

What to Know When Shopping for 0.3 Carat Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $1,670 or more.
  2. Focus on the 4Cs that matter most to you. Color and clarity grades drive price more than cut in many segments, but cut affects sparkle the most.
  3. The median price of $176 is a useful benchmark. If you see a deal significantly below this, verify the retailer's reputation and return policy.
  4. Consider eye-clean alternatives. Moving one clarity grade down (e.g., VS2 to SI1) can save 10-15% with no visible difference to the naked eye.
  5. Lab-grown diamonds offer excellent value. Ensure the stone comes with a GIA or IGI certificate confirming it is laboratory-grown.
  6. Check shipping, insurance, and return policies. The lowest sticker price is not always the best deal once you factor in total cost of purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 14,495 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $108 and go up to $1,778.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $205 with a median around $176.

The observed spread is roughly $1,670 across tracked listings, which is about 93.9% from highest to lowest offer in this bucket.

We refresh pricing data daily so these pages stay current with market changes.

Based on our data, the median price is $176, which represents the midpoint of the market. Anything below this figure from a reputable retailer is a solid deal.

We currently track this stone category across 4 online retailers, giving you a broad view of the competitive landscape.

For most buyers, color differences below G are hard to detect once set in a ring. Clarity grades of VS2 and above are typically eye-clean. Prioritize cut quality for maximum brilliance, then balance color and clarity based on your budget.

Retailer pricing strategies, overhead costs, and margin targets all contribute. The exact certified diamond can differ by $1,670 across sellers, which is why direct certified-diamond comparison is essential.

We match diamonds across retailers by their certification lab and certificate number. This means the prices you see are for the exact same physical diamond, not just stones with similar specs. It is a true apples-to-apples comparison.

Diamond prices fluctuate based on supply and demand. Our data refreshes regularly so you can track trends over time. Use the price range on this page as a benchmark and compare it to historical averages when available.

Diamond Terminology

Carat
A unit of weight for diamonds equal to 200 milligrams. Larger carat weights are exponentially rarer, which is why prices increase non-linearly with size.
Cut
Refers to how well a diamond's facets interact with light. Cut quality ranges from Ideal to Poor and is the single biggest factor affecting a diamond's brilliance.
Color
Grades a diamond's lack of color on a scale from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow). Grades D-F are considered colorless; G-J are near-colorless and offer good value.
Clarity
Measures the presence of internal inclusions or surface blemishes. Grades range from Flawless (FL) to Included (I3). Most inclusions in VS2 and above are invisible to the naked eye.

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