0.5 Carat Princess Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of April 2026, 0.5 carat princess lab grown diamonds usually range from $151 to $1,710, with an average price of $475.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 2%.Compare 928 verified listings across 7 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-04-13

0.5 Carat Princess Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 928 verified 0.5-carat princess lab grown diamonds listed across 7 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $151 to $1,710, with an average asking price of $475 and a median of $437.

The price spread of $1,559 (91.2% 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.

  • 928 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $151 to $1,710

  • Average price: $475

  • Median price: $437

  • Available across 7 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 91.2%

Price Range Overview

As of Apr 13, 2026
Spread $1,559

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

$151$1,710
Tracked

928

Lowest

$151

Average

$475

Median

$437

Highest

$1,710

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 40.1%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $343

Compare at $573

5 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 45.7%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $288

Compare at $530

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 21.5%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $512

Compare at $652

3 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 40.2%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $390

Compare at $652

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 25.1%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $450

Compare at $600

2 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 36%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $310

Compare at $485

5 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Excellent

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $242

Compare at $253

2 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 75.8%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $535

Compare at $2,210

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Ideal

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $515

Compare at $529

2 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Ideal

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $515

Compare at $529

2 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Very Good
Save 38%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Very Good

From $254

Compare at $410

5 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Very Good
Save 28.1%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $303

Compare at $421

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Very Good
Save 33.7%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $339

Compare at $511

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Very Good
Save 17.6%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $511

Compare at $620

2 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 38.4%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $296

Compare at $480

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 24.5%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $296

Compare at $392

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Good
Save 37.5%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Good

From $300

Compare at $480

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 23.5%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $300

Compare at $392

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 36.6%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $272

Compare at $429

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 23.9%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $267

Compare at $351

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 23.9%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $267

Compare at $351

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Very Good
Save 35.3%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $343

Compare at $530

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Good
Save 37.5%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Good

From $300

Compare at $480

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Excellent

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $303

Compare at $329

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VVS1 | Very Good
Save 31.5%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VVS1 | Very Good

From $329

Compare at $480

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Good
Save 37.5%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Good

From $300

Compare at $480

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Very Good
Save 80.6%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $239

Compare at $1,230

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Very Good
Save 75.8%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $535

Compare at $2,210

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 17.2%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $279

Compare at $337

3 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Good
Save 40%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Good

From $270

Compare at $450

5 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Good
Save 40%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Good

From $270

Compare at $450

5 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 17.2%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $279

Compare at $337

3 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 11.7%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $280

Compare at $317

3 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Very Good
Save 35.2%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $292

Compare at $450

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Good
Save 23.6%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Good

From $343

Compare at $449

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 23.5%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $300

Compare at $392

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 23.5%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $300

Compare at $392

3 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VVS1 | Very Good
Save 31.1%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VVS1 | Very Good

From $331

Compare at $480

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Good
Save 37.5%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Good

From $300

Compare at $480

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VVS1 | Very Good
Save 50.8%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VVS1 | Very Good

From $323

Compare at $656

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Very Good
Save 11.7%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $280

Compare at $317

3 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Good
Save 40.8%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Good

From $320

Compare at $541

3 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 14.8%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $270

Compare at $317

2 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Good

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Good

From $331

Compare at $346

2 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Very Good
Save 44.3%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $295

Compare at $530

3 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Very Good
Save 18.4%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $269

Compare at $330

3 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Good
Save 51%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Good

From $235

Compare at $480

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 44.4%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $290

Compare at $521

4 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 14.8%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $270

Compare at $317

2 stores
IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 20.2%

IGI | 0.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $272

Compare at $341

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $151.

What to Know When Shopping for 0.5 Carat Princess Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $1,559 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 $437 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.
  7. Princess-cut diamonds are prone to chipping at the corners. Look for protective prong settings and avoid stones with visible inclusions near the edges.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 928 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $151 and go up to $1,710.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $475 with a median around $437.

The observed spread is roughly $1,559 across tracked listings, which is about 91.2% 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 $437, 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 7 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 $1,559 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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