1.3 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 1.3 carat heart lab grown diamonds usually range from $429 to $4,220, with an average price of $645.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 2.7%.Compare 574 verified listings across 7 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

1.3 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 574 verified 1.3-carat heart lab grown diamonds listed across 7 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $429 to $4,220, with an average asking price of $645 and a median of $548.

The price spread of $3,791 (89.8% 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.

  • 574 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $429 to $4,220

  • Average price: $645

  • Median price: $548

  • Available across 7 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 89.8%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $3,791

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

$429$4,220
Tracked

574

Lowest

$429

Average

$645

Median

$548

Highest

$4,220

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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1.25ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | ExcellentHRD
Save 60%

1.25ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $523

Compare at $1,308

2 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | ExcellentHRD
Save 61.5%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $549

Compare at $1,426

2 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 74.2%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $510

Compare at $1,980

5 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | IdealGCAL
Save 48.7%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,110

Compare at $4,110

2 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | SI1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 17%

1.25ct | Heart | D | SI1 | Very Good

From $722

Compare at $870

2 stores
1.25ct | Heart | FANCY | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 46.9%

1.25ct | Heart | FANCY | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,014

Compare at $1,910

2 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 83.6%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $608

Compare at $3,700

3 stores
1.25ct | Heart | H | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 28.6%

1.25ct | Heart | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,250

Compare at $1,750

2 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 71.9%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $622

Compare at $2,210

4 stores
1.25ct | Heart | F | IF | IdealIGI
Save 78.5%

1.25ct | Heart | F | IF | Ideal

From $538

Compare at $2,510

5 stores
1.25ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 61.9%

1.25ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $528

Compare at $1,385

6 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 60.2%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $588

Compare at $1,476

5 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 74.9%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $542

Compare at $2,160

7 stores
1.25ct | Heart | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 70.6%

1.25ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $485

Compare at $1,650

4 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 51.3%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very Good

From $495

Compare at $1,015

4 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 51.9%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,226

Compare at $2,548

3 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 33.3%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,860

Compare at $2,790

2 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 80.9%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $787

Compare at $4,130

4 stores
1.25ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 49.6%

1.25ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $602

Compare at $1,194

3 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 68.5%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $625

Compare at $1,980

4 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 73.4%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $497

Compare at $1,870

4 stores
1.25ct | Heart | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 58.3%

1.25ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $464

Compare at $1,112

3 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 69.2%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $575

Compare at $1,870

3 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 65.5%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $529

Compare at $1,530

6 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 44.1%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,208

Compare at $2,160

2 stores
1.25ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 49.4%

1.25ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $596

Compare at $1,178

2 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 72.4%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $497

Compare at $1,800

4 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI

1.25ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $541

Compare at $591

2 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 73.8%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $495

Compare at $1,890

3 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 74.5%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $564

Compare at $2,210

5 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 48.3%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $556

Compare at $1,075

2 stores
1.25ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 42.6%

1.25ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $531

Compare at $925

2 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | IF | ExcellentIGI
Save 61.3%

1.25ct | Heart | D | IF | Excellent

From $697

Compare at $1,799

5 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 75.5%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $534

Compare at $2,180

4 stores
1.25ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 65.8%

1.25ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Excellent

From $513

Compare at $1,500

5 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 68%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $575

Compare at $1,800

3 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 62.5%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $604

Compare at $1,610

5 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 39.1%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $534

Compare at $876

3 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 33.7%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,077

Compare at $1,624

2 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 70.4%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $456

Compare at $1,540

8 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 79.1%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $491

Compare at $2,350

7 stores
1.25ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 14.8%

1.25ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Very Good

From $507

Compare at $594

2 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 17.9%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,510

Compare at $1,840

2 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 72.4%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $497

Compare at $1,800

4 stores
1.25ct | Heart | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 77.6%

1.25ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $454

Compare at $2,030

3 stores
1.25ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 25.8%

1.25ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $575

Compare at $775

3 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 74.2%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $486

Compare at $1,880

7 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 72.4%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $497

Compare at $1,800

4 stores
1.25ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 71.8%

1.25ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $522

Compare at $1,850

4 stores
1.25ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 51.7%

1.25ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very Good

From $491

Compare at $1,015

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $429.

What to Know When Shopping for 1.3 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $3,791 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 $548 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. 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 574 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $429 and go up to $4,220.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $645 with a median around $548.

The observed spread is roughly $3,791 across tracked listings, which is about 89.8% 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 $548, 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 $3,791 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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