1.2 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of February 2026, 1.2 carat heart natural diamonds usually range from $484 to $11,540, with an average price of $4,020.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 2.1%.Compare 255 verified listings across 5 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
1.2 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 255 verified 1.2-carat heart natural diamonds listed across 5 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $484 to $11,540, with an average asking price of $4,020 and a median of $3,800.
The price spread of $11,056 (95.8% 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.
255 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $484 to $11,540
Average price: $4,020
Median price: $3,800
Available across 5 retailers
Savings potential: up to 95.8%
Price Range Overview
As of Feb 28, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
255
$484
$4,020
$3,800
$11,540
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
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GIASave 29.9%1.15ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Excellent
From $4,610
Compare at $6,580
GIASave 46.5%1.15ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent
From $5,521
Compare at $10,312
GIA1.15ct | Heart | I | VVS2 | Ideal
From $2,351
Compare at $2,560
GIASave 22.1%1.15ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent
From $4,956
Compare at $6,360
GIA1.15ct | Heart | J | VS2 | Excellent
From $3,190
Compare at $3,281
GIASave 28.5%1.15ct | Heart | I | SI1 | Excellent
From $4,744
Compare at $6,640
GIA1.16ct | Heart | G | VVS2 | Very Good
From $3,654
Compare at $3,679
GIASave 16.8%1.16ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,770
Compare at $2,127
GIA1.16ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Very Good
From $3,878
Compare at $4,040
IGISave 44.9%1.16ct | Heart | FANCY | VVS2 | Good
From $707
Compare at $1,283
GIASave 29.8%1.16ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Excellent
From $5,377
Compare at $7,662
IGISave 45%1.17ct | Heart | FANCY | VVS2 | Good
From $711
Compare at $1,294
GIA1.17ct | Heart | I | SI1 | Very Good
From $3,303
Compare at $3,600
GIASave 32.4%1.17ct | Heart | J | VVS2 | Excellent
From $3,130
Compare at $4,630
GIA1.18ct | Heart | J | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,912
Compare at $3,125
GIA1.19ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal
From $5,582
Compare at $6,100
GIA1.19ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal
From $5,774
Compare at $6,273
GIA1.2ct | Heart | G | SI1 | Very Good
From $3,491
Compare at $3,732
GIA1.2ct | Heart | J | VS2 | Ideal
From $3,320
Compare at $3,427
GIASave 28.7%1.2ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $4,539
Compare at $6,368
GIASave 44.6%1.2ct | Heart | K | VVS2 | Excellent
From $2,624
Compare at $4,738
GIA1.2ct | Heart | I | VS1 | Ideal
From $3,750
Compare at $3,753
GIA1.2ct | Heart | E | SI1 | Excellent
From $3,500
Compare at $3,562
GIA1.2ct | Heart | G | SI1 | Ideal
From $3,173
Compare at $3,190
GIA1.2ct | Heart | F | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,561
Compare at $2,743
GIA1.2ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Excellent
From $7,143
Compare at $7,322
GIA1.2ct | Heart | H | SI1 | Ideal
From $3,870
Compare at $3,896
GIA1.2ct | Heart | H | SI1 | Excellent
From $5,363
Compare at $5,569
GIA1.2ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Excellent
From $5,947
Compare at $6,264
GIASave 14%1.2ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,945
Compare at $2,261
GIA1.2ct | Heart | J | VS1 | Excellent
From $4,357
Compare at $4,549
GIA1.2ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Good
From $4,080
Compare at $4,181
GIA1.2ct | Heart | F | SI2 | Ideal
From $3,490
Compare at $3,510
GIASave 31%1.2ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Excellent
From $5,670
Compare at $8,215
GIASave 31.9%1.2ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Excellent
From $5,436
Compare at $7,979
GIA1.2ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,524
Compare at $2,780
GIA1.2ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $4,180
Compare at $4,309
GIA1.2ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal
From $5,190
Compare at $5,465
GIA1.2ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Ideal
From $2,125
Compare at $2,210
GIA1.2ct | Heart | FANCY | VS1 | Very Good
From $5,832
Compare at $6,291
GIASave 25.6%1.2ct | Heart | E | SI2 | Excellent
From $4,086
Compare at $5,492
GIASave 22.5%1.2ct | Heart | H | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,478
Compare at $4,489
GIASave 40.9%1.2ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,547
Compare at $2,617
GIA1.2ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Good
From $4,317
Compare at $4,523
GIASave 33.7%1.2ct | Heart | I | VVS2 | Excellent
From $3,860
Compare at $5,825
GIA1.2ct | Heart | H | VVS2 | Very Good
From $4,501
Compare at $4,715
GIASave 10.8%1.2ct | Heart | J | VVS1 | Very Good
From $3,677
Compare at $4,120
GIA1.2ct | Heart | I | VVS2 | Very Good
From $4,211
Compare at $4,338
GIA1.2ct | Heart | I | VS1 | Ideal
From $4,305
Compare at $4,380
GIASave 11.1%1.2ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Very Good
From $4,822
Compare at $5,424
Entry pricing in this category starts around $484.
What to Know When Shopping for 1.2 Carat Heart Natural Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $11,056 or more.
- 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.
- The median price of $3,800 is a useful benchmark. If you see a deal significantly below this, verify the retailer's reputation and return policy.
- 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.
- Compare natural vs. lab-grown options for the same carat and shape. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical but often 30-50% less expensive.
- Check shipping, insurance, and return policies. The lowest sticker price is not always the best deal once you factor in total cost of purchase.
- Heart-shaped diamonds require excellent symmetry to look balanced. Aim for carat weights above 0.5 where the shape is clearly visible.
Frequently Asked Questions
We currently track 255 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $484 and go up to $11,540.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $4,020 with a median around $3,800.
The observed spread is roughly $11,056 across tracked listings, which is about 95.8% 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 $3,800, 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 5 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 $11,056 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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