1.6 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of April 2026, 1.6 carat heart natural diamonds usually range from $670 to $38,000, with an average price of $8,231.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.2%.Compare 46 verified listings across 5 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
1.6 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 46 verified 1.6-carat heart natural diamonds listed across 5 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $670 to $38,000, with an average asking price of $8,231 and a median of $7,669.
The price spread of $37,330 (98.2% 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.
46 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $670 to $38,000
Average price: $8,231
Median price: $7,669
Available across 5 retailers
Savings potential: up to 98.2%
Price Range Overview
As of Apr 14, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
46
$670
$8,231
$7,669
$38,000
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
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Save 25%GIA | 1.61ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Excellent
From $9,822
Compare at $13,087
Save 27%GIA | 1.61ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Good
From $5,673
Compare at $7,776
Save 14.3%GIA | 1.61ct | Heart | J | SI2 | Excellent
From $6,549
Compare at $7,641
GIA | 1.61ct | Heart | H | SI1 | Ideal
From $4,103
Compare at $4,480
GIA | 1.61ct | Heart | D | SI1 | Excellent
From $5,990
Compare at $6,282
Save 25.7%GIA | 1.61ct | Heart | L | VVS1 | Ideal
From $3,063
Compare at $4,125
HRD | 1.61ct | Heart | J | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,690
Compare at $3,835
Save 18%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | I | IF | Very Good
From $4,607
Compare at $5,616
Save 15.5%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | I | VVS1 | Very Good
From $6,298
Compare at $7,450
Save 16.5%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $2,439
Compare at $2,920
Save 18%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | H | VS1 | Very Good
From $5,125
Compare at $6,246
GIA | 1.62ct | Heart | I | VS1 | Ideal
From $6,650
Compare at $6,956
Save 13.2%GIA | 1.62ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Very Good
From $7,168
Compare at $8,258
Save 27.7%GIA | 1.62ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Excellent
From $7,639
Compare at $10,566
Save 21%GIA | 1.62ct | Heart | F | IF | Excellent
From $12,587
Compare at $15,929
Save 21.5%GIA | 1.62ct | Heart | H | SI1 | Excellent
From $8,210
Compare at $10,461
GIA | 1.62ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Excellent
From $8,250
Compare at $8,594
GIA | 1.62ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent
From $11,422
Compare at $11,490
Save 20.5%IGI | 1.62ct | Heart | K | VVS1 | Very Good
From $3,570
Compare at $4,491
GIA | 1.63ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Very Good
From $14,502
Compare at $15,083
Save 13.6%GIA | 1.63ct | Heart | G | SI1 | Ideal
From $4,160
Compare at $4,815
Save 24.5%GIA | 1.63ct | Heart | F | SI2 | Excellent
From $4,163
Compare at $5,515
GIA | 1.63ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Ideal
From $7,000
Compare at $7,350
GIA | 1.63ct | Heart | H | VVS2 | Ideal
From $9,220
Compare at $9,520
HRD | 1.63ct | Heart | H | IF | Ideal
From $6,390
Compare at $6,754
Save 16.2%IGI | 1.63ct | Heart | H | VVS1 | Very Good
From $6,704
Compare at $8,000
Save 20.5%IGI | 1.63ct | Heart | J | VS1 | Very Good
From $2,795
Compare at $3,517
GIA | 1.64ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $4,240
Compare at $4,512
GIA | 1.64ct | Heart | K | VVS2 | Very Good
From $5,040
Compare at $5,168
GIA | 1.64ct | Heart | E | IF | Excellent
From $14,229
Compare at $15,195
GIA | 1.64ct | Heart | F | SI2 | Excellent
From $8,688
Compare at $8,926
Save 25.2%GIA | 1.64ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $6,980
Compare at $9,330
Save 13.8%GIA | 1.65ct | Heart | E | SI2 | Ideal
From $3,960
Compare at $4,595
Save 15.5%GIA | 1.65ct | Heart | F | SI2 | Excellent
From $5,711
Compare at $6,755
Save 15.1%GIA | 1.65ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $7,063
Compare at $8,323
Save 22.1%GIA | 1.65ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $8,015
Compare at $10,291
Save 10.3%GIA | 1.65ct | Heart | D | SI2 | Excellent
From $6,018
Compare at $6,712
Save 24.2%GIA | 1.66ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Excellent
From $4,169
Compare at $5,501
Save 22.4%GIA | 1.66ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Excellent
From $5,841
Compare at $7,524
Save 23%GIA | 1.66ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Excellent
From $3,302
Compare at $4,290
Save 16.2%IGI | 1.66ct | Heart | G | VVS2 | Very Good
From $6,893
Compare at $8,230
Save 22.5%GIA | 1.67ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Excellent
From $7,043
Compare at $9,087
IGI | 1.68ct | Heart | K | VVS2 | Very Good
From $3,596
Compare at $3,600
Save 10.3%GIA | 1.69ct | Heart | L | VS2 | Excellent
From $3,360
Compare at $3,744
Save 21.6%GIA | 1.69ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $9,687
Compare at $12,354
Save 21.6%GIA | 1.69ct | Heart | H | VVS1 | Excellent
From $8,674
Compare at $11,060
Entry pricing in this category starts around $670.
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 $37,330 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 $7,669 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 46 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $670 and go up to $38,000.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $8,231 with a median around $7,669.
The observed spread is roughly $37,330 across tracked listings, which is about 98.2% 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 $7,669, 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 5 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 $37,330 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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