1.6 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of February 2026, 1.6 carat heart natural diamonds usually range from $507 to $16,409, with an average price of $5,744.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 2.6%.Compare 84 verified listings across 4 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
1.6 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 84 verified 1.6-carat heart natural diamonds listed across 4 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $507 to $16,409, with an average asking price of $5,744 and a median of $5,475.
The price spread of $15,902 (96.9% 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.
84 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $507 to $16,409
Average price: $5,744
Median price: $5,475
Available across 4 retailers
Savings potential: up to 96.9%
Price Range Overview
As of Feb 28, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
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$507
$5,744
$5,475
$16,409
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
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GIASave 27.6%1.56ct | Heart | FANCY | VVS1 | Very Good
From $6,025
Compare at $8,321
GIA1.56ct | Heart | J | SI2 | Excellent
From $3,561
Compare at $3,714
GIASave 11.9%1.56ct | Heart | J | VVS2 | Excellent
From $7,090
Compare at $8,045
GIASave 33.5%1.56ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Excellent
From $16,409
Compare at $24,674
GIASave 23.8%1.56ct | Heart | H | SI1 | Excellent
From $5,167
Compare at $6,778
GIA1.56ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Excellent
From $14,428
Compare at $15,863
IGISave 14.8%1.56ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Very Good
From $507
Compare at $595
IGISave 59.1%1.56ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good
From $528
Compare at $1,290
GIASave 37.8%1.56ct | Heart | K | IF | Excellent
From $4,827
Compare at $7,767
GIASave 26.4%1.56ct | Heart | K | VS2 | Excellent
From $5,399
Compare at $7,337
GIASave 11.5%1.56ct | Heart | J | VS1 | Very Good
From $5,140
Compare at $5,809
GIASave 12.2%1.57ct | Heart | H | SI1 | Ideal
From $5,201
Compare at $5,923
GIA1.57ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal
From $10,010
Compare at $10,540
GIA1.57ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $9,620
Compare at $10,062
GIA1.57ct | Heart | I | SI1 | Excellent
From $4,406
Compare at $4,530
GIA1.57ct | Heart | G | SI1 | Excellent
From $6,246
Compare at $6,619
IGISave 49.3%1.57ct | Heart | FANCY | VS1 | Very Good
From $600
Compare at $1,183
HRD1.57ct | Heart | J | IF | Ideal
From $5,440
Compare at $5,684
IGISave 53.7%1.57ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Very Good
From $517
Compare at $1,117
GIA1.57ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal
From $9,581
Compare at $10,560
GIA1.57ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal
From $12,500
Compare at $13,335
GIA1.58ct | Heart | F | SI2 | Very Good
From $5,360
Compare at $5,919
IGISave 44.9%1.58ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good
From $550
Compare at $998
GIA1.58ct | Heart | K | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,734
Compare at $3,804
GIA1.58ct | Heart | K | VVS2 | Very Good
From $3,502
Compare at $3,801
IGISave 50.6%1.58ct | Heart | FANCY | VS1 | Very Good
From $626
Compare at $1,266
GIA1.58ct | Heart | I | VS2 | Excellent
From $5,842
Compare at $5,854
GIA1.58ct | Heart | J | VS1 | Excellent
From $4,540
Compare at $4,735
GIA1.58ct | Heart | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $10,169
Compare at $10,233
GIA1.59ct | Heart | I | VS2 | Ideal
From $5,321
Compare at $5,380
GIASave 14.6%1.59ct | Heart | H | VS1 | Excellent
From $6,890
Compare at $8,064
GIASave 24.1%1.59ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Excellent
From $7,956
Compare at $10,476
GIASave 33.8%1.59ct | Heart | F | SI1 | Good
From $6,793
Compare at $10,264
GIA1.59ct | Heart | L | IF | Very Good
From $2,909
Compare at $3,208
IGISave 53.8%1.59ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Very Good
From $517
Compare at $1,118
GIASave 22.9%1.59ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $6,026
Compare at $7,818
GIASave 11.4%1.59ct | Heart | I | SI1 | Very Good
From $4,582
Compare at $5,170
IGISave 70.6%1.59ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Very Good
From $939
Compare at $3,190
IGISave 71.4%1.6ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Very Good
From $1,056
Compare at $3,690
GIASave 24.5%1.6ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Excellent
From $9,377
Compare at $12,426
GIASave 27.4%1.6ct | Heart | I | VVS1 | Excellent
From $7,279
Compare at $10,030
GIA1.6ct | Heart | G | SI1 | Excellent
From $8,330
Compare at $8,496
GIASave 31.6%1.6ct | Heart | J | IF | Excellent
From $7,360
Compare at $10,768
GIASave 27.2%1.6ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Excellent
From $6,372
Compare at $8,749
GIA1.6ct | Heart | I | VVS1 | Ideal
From $7,020
Compare at $7,373
GIASave 18.4%1.6ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Excellent
From $5,345
Compare at $6,553
GIA1.6ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Ideal
From $8,210
Compare at $8,549
GIA1.6ct | Heart | D | SI1 | Ideal
From $6,022
Compare at $6,170
GIA1.6ct | Heart | G | SI1 | Excellent
From $12,395
Compare at $12,456
GIASave 32.2%1.6ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $10,839
Compare at $15,992
Entry pricing in this category starts around $507.
What to Know When Shopping for 1.6 Carat Heart Natural Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $15,902 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 $5,475 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 84 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $507 and go up to $16,409.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $5,744 with a median around $5,475.
The observed spread is roughly $15,902 across tracked listings, which is about 96.9% 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 $5,475, 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 4 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 $15,902 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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