1.5 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 1.5 carat round lab grown diamonds usually range from $422 to $26,186, with an average price of $786.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 4%.Compare 22,661 verified listings across 12 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

1.5 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 22,661 verified 1.5-carat round lab grown diamonds listed across 12 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $422 to $26,186, with an average asking price of $786 and a median of $669.

The price spread of $25,764 (98.4% 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.

  • 22,661 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $422 to $26,186

  • Average price: $786

  • Median price: $669

  • Available across 12 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 98.4%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $25,765

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

$422$26,186
Tracked

22,661

Lowest

$422

Average

$786

Median

$669

Highest

$26,186

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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1.45ct | Round | I | SI1 | IdealIGI
Save 66.1%

1.45ct | Round | I | SI1 | Ideal

From $1,299

Compare at $3,828

4 stores
1.45ct | Round | I | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 62.6%

1.45ct | Round | I | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,475

Compare at $3,945

4 stores
1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 37.2%

1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $476

Compare at $758

3 stores
1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 70.5%

1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $623

Compare at $2,110

5 stores
1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 77.4%

1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $476

Compare at $2,110

6 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 69.8%

1.45ct | Round | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $622

Compare at $2,060

5 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 37.2%

1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $476

Compare at $758

3 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 37.2%

1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $476

Compare at $758

3 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 72.3%

1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $648

Compare at $2,340

4 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 37.2%

1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $476

Compare at $758

3 stores
1.45ct | Round | F | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 72.4%

1.45ct | Round | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $607

Compare at $2,200

4 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 47.3%

1.45ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $588

Compare at $1,115

3 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 79.7%

1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $476

Compare at $2,340

6 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 66.1%

1.45ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $594

Compare at $1,750

6 stores
1.45ct | Round | D | IF | ExcellentGCAL
Save 76.3%

1.45ct | Round | D | IF | Excellent

From $1,340

Compare at $5,660

3 stores
1.45ct | Round | D | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 78%

1.45ct | Round | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $685

Compare at $3,120

6 stores
1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | Very GoodGIA
Save 66.4%

1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $569

Compare at $1,694

6 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 61.1%

1.45ct | Round | E | VVS1 | Excellent

From $898

Compare at $2,310

2 stores
1.45ct | Round | J | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 65.5%

1.45ct | Round | J | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,183

Compare at $3,431

4 stores
1.45ct | Round | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 61.7%

1.45ct | Round | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,972

Compare at $5,148

4 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 18%

1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $622

Compare at $758

2 stores
1.45ct | Round | F | SI1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 73.1%

1.45ct | Round | F | SI1 | Excellent

From $533

Compare at $1,980

4 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 72.3%

1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $648

Compare at $2,340

4 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 72.4%

1.45ct | Round | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $624

Compare at $2,260

4 stores
1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 70.5%

1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $623

Compare at $2,110

5 stores
1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 17.8%

1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $623

Compare at $758

2 stores
1.45ct | Round | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 17.9%

1.45ct | Round | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $699

Compare at $851

2 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 68.4%

1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $492

Compare at $1,560

3 stores
1.45ct | Round | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 59.7%

1.45ct | Round | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $593

Compare at $1,474

3 stores
1.45ct | Round | F | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 72.4%

1.45ct | Round | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $607

Compare at $2,200

5 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 17.9%

1.45ct | Round | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $622

Compare at $758

2 stores
1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 44%

1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $667

Compare at $1,190

2 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 59.8%

1.45ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $585

Compare at $1,457

3 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 59.8%

1.45ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $585

Compare at $1,457

3 stores
1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 72.4%

1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $624

Compare at $2,260

4 stores
1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 72.4%

1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $624

Compare at $2,260

4 stores
1.45ct | Round | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 56.1%

1.45ct | Round | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $536

Compare at $1,223

4 stores
1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 77.4%

1.45ct | Round | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $476

Compare at $2,110

6 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 72.3%

1.45ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $545

Compare at $1,970

7 stores
1.45ct | Round | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 70.3%

1.45ct | Round | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $484

Compare at $1,630

7 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 72.1%

1.45ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $627

Compare at $2,250

5 stores
1.45ct | Round | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 74.2%

1.45ct | Round | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $616

Compare at $2,390

5 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | IF | IdealIGI
Save 79.8%

1.45ct | Round | E | IF | Ideal

From $613

Compare at $3,030

5 stores
1.45ct | Round | D | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 57.5%

1.45ct | Round | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $685

Compare at $1,610

5 stores
1.45ct | Round | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 65.3%

1.45ct | Round | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $566

Compare at $1,630

6 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 69.3%

1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $498

Compare at $1,620

5 stores
1.45ct | Round | F | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 72%

1.45ct | Round | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $681

Compare at $2,430

4 stores
1.45ct | Round | D | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 65.9%

1.45ct | Round | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $597

Compare at $1,750

6 stores
1.45ct | Round | D | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 68.4%

1.45ct | Round | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $508

Compare at $1,610

3 stores
1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 58.5%

1.45ct | Round | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $648

Compare at $1,560

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $422.

What to Know When Shopping for 1.5 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $25,764 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 $669 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. Round brilliants command a premium due to higher rough waste during cutting. If budget matters, consider oval or cushion shapes for similar visual size.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 22,661 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $422 and go up to $26,186.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $786 with a median around $669.

The observed spread is roughly $25,764 across tracked listings, which is about 98.4% 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 $669, 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 12 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 $25,764 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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