1.6 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison
As of April 2026, 1.6 carat heart lab grown diamonds usually range from $422 to $6,369, with an average price of $1,317.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.6%.Compare 486 verified listings across 8 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
1.6 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 486 verified 1.6-carat heart lab grown diamonds listed across 8 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $422 to $6,369, with an average asking price of $1,317 and a median of $1,130.
The price spread of $5,947 (93.4% 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.
486 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $422 to $6,369
Average price: $1,317
Median price: $1,130
Available across 8 retailers
Savings potential: up to 93.4%
Price Range Overview
As of Apr 15, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
486
$422
$1,317
$1,130
$6,369
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
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Save 72%GCAL | 1.61ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Excellent
From $775
Compare at $2,770
Save 76%GCAL | 1.61ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,018
Compare at $4,240
Save 63%GIA | 1.61ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Very Good
From $1,184
Compare at $3,197
GIA | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,181
Compare at $1,185
Save 71.2%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Very Good
From $515
Compare at $1,790
Save 68.8%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Very Good
From $1,063
Compare at $3,410
Save 64.8%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Ideal
From $634
Compare at $1,800
Save 51.6%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent
From $619
Compare at $1,279
Save 71.1%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal
From $759
Compare at $2,630
Save 65.5%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Ideal
From $796
Compare at $2,310
Save 68.1%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent
From $674
Compare at $2,110
Save 54.8%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Very Good
From $740
Compare at $1,640
Save 67.9%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good
From $838
Compare at $2,610
Save 33.5%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Ideal
From $608
Compare at $914
Save 61.1%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Excellent
From $902
Compare at $2,320
Save 54.1%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Ideal
From $867
Compare at $1,890
Save 75.7%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent
From $680
Compare at $2,800
Save 70.8%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Ideal
From $857
Compare at $2,940
Save 58%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $781
Compare at $1,860
Save 71.7%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Excellent
From $790
Compare at $2,790
Save 67.9%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal
From $686
Compare at $2,140
Save 69%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Excellent
From $766
Compare at $2,470
Save 47.8%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good
From $608
Compare at $1,164
Save 63.6%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal
From $867
Compare at $2,380
Save 71.5%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal
From $662
Compare at $2,320
Save 52.1%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent
From $829
Compare at $1,730
Save 63.3%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Ideal
From $911
Compare at $2,480
Save 40.8%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Very Good
From $781
Compare at $1,320
Save 67.6%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $628
Compare at $1,940
Save 73.7%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Ideal
From $625
Compare at $2,380
Save 74.4%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal
From $634
Compare at $2,480
Save 54.4%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent
From $829
Compare at $1,820
Save 74.4%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Excellent
From $772
Compare at $3,020
Save 66.9%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | D | IF | Good
From $1,686
Compare at $5,090
Save 74.3%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Ideal
From $885
Compare at $3,440
Save 67.3%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal
From $910
Compare at $2,780
Save 65.4%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Ideal
From $809
Compare at $2,340
Save 56.1%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $781
Compare at $1,780
Save 78.7%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal
From $641
Compare at $3,010
Save 70.8%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal
From $910
Compare at $3,110
IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal
From $1,340
Save 75.8%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal
From $599
Compare at $2,480
Save 76.5%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal
From $711
Compare at $3,020
IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal
From $1,392
Compare at $1,395
Save 51.6%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good
From $619
Compare at $1,279
Save 50.1%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Excellent
From $775
Compare at $1,553
Save 69.6%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal
From $641
Compare at $2,110
Save 33.6%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good
From $601
Compare at $905
Save 56.5%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Ideal
From $588
Compare at $1,350
Save 24.3%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $588
Compare at $776
Entry pricing in this category starts around $422.
What to Know When Shopping for 1.6 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $5,947 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 $1,130 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.
- Lab-grown diamonds offer excellent value. Ensure the stone comes with a GIA or IGI certificate confirming it is laboratory-grown.
- 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 486 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $422 and go up to $6,369.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $1,317 with a median around $1,130.
The observed spread is roughly $5,947 across tracked listings, which is about 93.4% 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 $1,130, 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 8 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 $5,947 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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