1.6 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of May 2026, 1.6 carat heart natural diamonds usually range from $670 to $37,210, with an average price of $8,199.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.2%.Compare 49 verified listings across 7 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
1.6 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 49 verified 1.6-carat heart natural diamonds listed across 7 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $670 to $37,210, with an average asking price of $8,199 and a median of $7,650.
The price spread of $36,540 (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.
49 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $670 to $37,210
Average price: $8,199
Median price: $7,650
Available across 7 retailers
Savings potential: up to 98.2%
Price Range Overview
As of May 29, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
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$670
$8,199
$7,650
$37,210
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
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Save 17.4%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $2,312
Compare at $2,800
Save 13.5%IGI | 1.63ct | Heart | J | VS1 | Very Good
From $2,830
Compare at $3,271
Save 12.5%GIA | 1.69ct | Heart | L | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,901
Compare at $3,314
IGI | 1.68ct | Heart | K | VVS2 | Very Good
From $3,508
Compare at $3,600
HRD | 1.61ct | Heart | J | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,620
Compare at $3,681
Save 36.4%GIA | 1.66ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Excellent
From $3,722
Compare at $5,850
Save 32.7%GIA | 1.64ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $3,799
Compare at $5,641
Save 22.9%GIA | 1.63ct | Heart | G | SI1 | Ideal
From $3,805
Compare at $4,935
Save 13.2%IGI | 1.62ct | Heart | K | VVS1 | Very Good
From $3,900
Compare at $4,491
Save 26%GIA | 1.63ct | Heart | F | SI2 | Excellent
From $4,068
Compare at $5,494
Save 10.4%GIA | 1.65ct | Heart | E | SI2 | Ideal
From $4,119
Compare at $4,595
Save 14%GIA | 1.64ct | Heart | K | VVS2 | Very Good
From $4,410
Compare at $5,125
Save 14.1%GIA | 1.66ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Excellent
From $4,725
Compare at $5,501
Save 35.3%GIA | 1.61ct | Heart | J | VVS1 | Excellent
From $4,960
Compare at $7,662
Save 40.4%GIA | 1.62ct | Heart | J | VVS1 | Excellent
From $5,152
Compare at $8,641
Save 11.6%IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | H | VS1 | Very Good
From $5,180
Compare at $5,859
GIA | 1.64ct | Heart | D | SI2 | Ideal
From $5,211
Compare at $5,588
Save 39.9%GIA | 1.61ct | Heart | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $5,413
Compare at $9,014
Save 15.2%GIA | 1.64ct | Heart | L | VS2 | Excellent
From $5,513
Compare at $6,504
Save 37%GIA | 1.65ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $5,585
Compare at $8,865
Save 22.5%GIA | 1.66ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Excellent
From $5,831
Compare at $7,524
Save 27.2%GIA | 1.61ct | Heart | D | SI1 | Excellent
From $6,080
Compare at $8,357
Save 33.7%GIA | 1.64ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $6,217
Compare at $9,380
Save 17%GIA | 1.62ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Very Good
From $6,263
Compare at $7,545
HRD | 1.63ct | Heart | H | IF | Ideal
From $6,380
Compare at $6,618
Save 26.9%GIA | 1.61ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Good
From $6,577
Compare at $8,994
Save 27.3%GIA | 1.62ct | Heart | I | VS1 | Ideal
From $6,590
Compare at $9,065
Save 25.4%GIA | 1.62ct | Heart | H | VS1 | Excellent
From $6,736
Compare at $9,026
IGI | 1.61ct | Heart | I | VVS1 | Very Good
From $6,740
Compare at $7,449
Save 24.3%GIA | 1.67ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Excellent
From $6,883
Compare at $9,087
Save 32%GIA | 1.61ct | Heart | J | SI2 | Excellent
From $7,057
Compare at $10,381
Save 25.4%GIA | 1.63ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Ideal
From $7,119
Compare at $9,541
IGI | 1.63ct | Heart | H | VVS1 | Very Good
From $7,225
Compare at $8,000
IGI | 1.66ct | Heart | G | VVS2 | Very Good
From $7,420
Compare at $8,228
GIA | 1.62ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $7,758
Compare at $8,031
Save 16.5%GIA | 1.63ct | Heart | H | VVS2 | Ideal
From $7,952
Compare at $9,520
Save 36.5%GIA | 1.65ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $8,052
Compare at $12,678
Save 21.8%GIA | 1.62ct | Heart | H | SI1 | Excellent
From $8,181
Compare at $10,465
Save 15.1%GIA | 1.62ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Excellent
From $8,382
Compare at $9,871
Save 21.8%GIA | 1.69ct | Heart | H | VVS1 | Excellent
From $8,651
Compare at $11,060
Save 18.5%GIA | 1.64ct | Heart | I | SI1 | Excellent
From $9,544
Compare at $11,707
Save 26.9%GIA | 1.61ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Excellent
From $9,563
Compare at $13,088
Save 21.4%GIA | 1.69ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $9,713
Compare at $12,355
Save 37.2%GIA | 1.62ct | Heart | F | IF | Excellent
From $10,125
Compare at $16,126
Save 23.3%GIA | 1.69ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Excellent
From $10,629
Compare at $13,852
GIA | 1.62ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent
From $10,796
Compare at $11,345
Save 38.2%GIA | 1.63ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent
From $11,296
Compare at $18,270
GIA | 1.62ct | Heart | H | VVS1 | Ideal
From $12,004
Compare at $12,510
Save 14.3%GIA | 1.63ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Very Good
From $12,106
Compare at $14,130
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 $36,540 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 $7,650 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 49 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $670 and go up to $37,210.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $8,199 with a median around $7,650.
The observed spread is roughly $36,540 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 completed market data, the fair market benchmark is $8,199. The median price is $7,650, so offers between the median and fair benchmark can be reasonable, while reputable listings below the median may be especially competitive.
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 $36,540 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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