1.2 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of May 2026, 1.2 carat heart natural diamonds usually range from $719 to $10,311, with an average price of $3,734.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.5%.Compare 492 verified listings across 7 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
1.2 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 492 verified 1.2-carat heart natural diamonds listed across 7 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $719 to $10,311, with an average asking price of $3,734 and a median of $3,442.
The price spread of $9,592 (93.0% 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.
492 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $719 to $10,311
Average price: $3,734
Median price: $3,442
Available across 7 retailers
Savings potential: up to 93.0%
Price Range Overview
As of May 30, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
492
$719
$3,734
$3,442
$10,311
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
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Save 13.8%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | K | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,086
Compare at $1,260
Save 13.7%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,235
Compare at $1,431
Save 32.5%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Very Good
From $1,406
Compare at $2,082
Save 13%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,541
Compare at $1,770
Save 12.4%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,598
Compare at $1,825
Save 17.4%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,636
Compare at $1,980
Save 12.9%GIA | 1.21ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,652
Compare at $1,896
Save 51.4%GIA | 1.21ct | Heart | J | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,668
Compare at $3,430
Save 12.9%GIA | 1.3ct | Heart | E | SI2 | Very Good
From $1,668
Compare at $1,915
Save 14.2%IGI | 1.21ct | Heart | J | VS2 | Very Good
From $1,674
Compare at $1,950
Save 16.9%GIA | 1.21ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,711
Compare at $2,060
Save 24.9%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | D | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,719
Compare at $2,289
Save 12.3%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Very Good
From $1,741
Compare at $1,985
Save 32.8%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | D | SI1 | Ideal
From $1,776
Compare at $2,643
HRD | 1.2ct | Heart | J | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,790
Compare at $1,939
Save 12.2%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,791
Compare at $2,041
Save 12.3%GIA | 1.29ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,791
Compare at $2,041
Save 49%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | J | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,848
Compare at $3,620
Save 29.3%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | L | VVS2 | Excellent
From $1,885
Compare at $2,667
Save 19%GIA | 1.3ct | Heart | K | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,901
Compare at $2,346
GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | J | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,907
Compare at $2,090
Save 19%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | L | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,911
Compare at $2,359
Save 33.9%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,921
Compare at $2,906
Save 12.2%GIA | 1.21ct | Heart | E | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,923
Compare at $2,190
Save 12.2%GIA | 1.3ct | Heart | K | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,925
Compare at $2,192
Save 39.5%GIA | 1.27ct | Heart | J | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,955
Compare at $3,230
IGI | 1.23ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Very Good
From $2,014
Compare at $2,015
Save 16.8%GIA | 1.29ct | Heart | F | SI2 | Ideal
From $2,014
Compare at $2,420
Save 32.2%GIA | 1.21ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $2,030
Compare at $2,995
Save 40.9%GIA | 1.21ct | Heart | J | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,033
Compare at $3,439
Save 39.9%GIA | 1.21ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $2,039
Compare at $3,393
Save 39.9%GIA | 1.21ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Excellent
From $2,039
Compare at $3,393
Save 29.8%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Ideal
From $2,061
Compare at $2,935
Save 25.4%GIA | 1.21ct | Heart | J | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,067
Compare at $2,772
Save 34.5%GIA | 1.26ct | Heart | K | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,125
Compare at $3,245
Save 19.1%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | J | SI2 | Very Good
From $2,127
Compare at $2,630
GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Excellent
From $2,143
Compare at $2,369
IGI | 1.2ct | Heart | K | VS1 | Very Good
From $2,144
Compare at $2,145
Save 41.8%GIA | 1.23ct | Heart | J | VVS1 | Excellent
From $2,153
Compare at $3,698
Save 29.8%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $2,158
Compare at $3,072
Save 40.8%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Very Good
From $2,160
Compare at $3,651
IGI | 1.21ct | Heart | J | VVS2 | Very Good
From $2,168
Compare at $2,205
Save 20.4%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | L | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,182
Compare at $2,739
Save 25.6%GIA | 1.21ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Excellent
From $2,182
Compare at $2,933
IGI | 1.2ct | Heart | I | SI1 | Very Good
From $2,184
Compare at $2,315
Save 10.9%IGI | 1.22ct | Heart | I | SI1 | Very Good
From $2,187
Compare at $2,455
Save 35.9%GIA | 1.22ct | Heart | H | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,200
Compare at $3,431
Save 17.3%IGI | 1.21ct | Heart | H | SI1 | Very Good
From $2,200
Compare at $2,660
Save 17%IGI | 1.21ct | Heart | G | SI1 | Very Good
From $2,200
Compare at $2,652
Save 40.2%GIA | 1.2ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Very Good
From $2,206
Compare at $3,688
Entry pricing in this category starts around $719.
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 $9,592 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 $3,442 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 492 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $719 and go up to $10,311.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $3,734 with a median around $3,442.
The observed spread is roughly $9,592 across tracked listings, which is about 93.0% from highest to lowest offer in this bucket.
We refresh pricing data daily so these pages stay current with market changes.
Based on completed market data, the fair market benchmark is $3,734. The median price is $3,442, so offers between the median and fair benchmark can be reasonable, while reputable listings below the median may be especially competitive.
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 $9,592 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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