1 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of May 2026, 1 carat heart lab grown diamonds usually range from $205 to $3,366, with an average price of $753.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 2.8%.Compare 3,712 verified listings across 9 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-05-29

1 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 3,712 verified 1-carat heart lab grown diamonds listed across 9 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $205 to $3,366, with an average asking price of $753 and a median of $650.

The price spread of $3,161 (93.9% 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.

  • 3,712 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $205 to $3,366

  • Average price: $753

  • Median price: $650

  • Available across 9 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 93.9%

Price Range Overview

As of May 29, 2026
Spread $3,161

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

$205$3,366
Tracked

3,712

Lowest

$205

Average

$753

Median

$650

Highest

$3,366

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | D | SI1 | Ideal
Save 73%

IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | D | SI1 | Ideal

From $205

Compare at $760

6 stores
IGI | 1.02ct | Heart | H | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 79.8%

IGI | 1.02ct | Heart | H | VVS2 | Ideal

From $210

Compare at $1,040

4 stores
IGI | 1ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Very Good
Save 66.5%

IGI | 1ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $210

Compare at $627

5 stores
IGI | 1ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Very Good
Save 66.4%

IGI | 1ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $213

Compare at $634

3 stores
IGI | 1.05ct | Heart | I | VS1 | Very Good
Save 45.9%

IGI | 1.05ct | Heart | I | VS1 | Very Good

From $217

Compare at $401

3 stores
IGI | 1ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very Good
Save 65.8%

IGI | 1ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very Good

From $220

Compare at $643

5 stores
IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 77.6%

IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $226

Compare at $1,010

7 stores
IGI | 1ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Good
Save 79.5%

IGI | 1ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Good

From $226

Compare at $1,100

5 stores
IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Ideal
Save 77.1%

IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $227

Compare at $990

6 stores
IGI | 1.1ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Ideal
Save 70.6%

IGI | 1.1ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $229

Compare at $780

6 stores
IGI | 1ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Good
Save 79.7%

IGI | 1ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Good

From $229

Compare at $1,130

6 stores
IGI | 1.06ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 76.8%

IGI | 1.06ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $230

Compare at $990

6 stores
IGI | 1ct | Heart | E | SI1 | Ideal
Save 61.3%

IGI | 1ct | Heart | E | SI1 | Ideal

From $232

Compare at $600

5 stores
IGI | 1.05ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 49%

IGI | 1.05ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $232

Compare at $455

2 stores
IGI | 1.02ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Ideal
Save 49.1%

IGI | 1.02ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $232

Compare at $456

3 stores
IGI | 1.05ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Very Good
Save 49%

IGI | 1.05ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $232

Compare at $455

2 stores
IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 49%

IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $233

Compare at $457

2 stores
IGI | 1.06ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 49%

IGI | 1.06ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $234

Compare at $459

2 stores
IGI | 1.06ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Very Good
Save 49%

IGI | 1.06ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $234

Compare at $459

2 stores
IGI | 1.05ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 79.6%

IGI | 1.05ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $235

Compare at $1,150

6 stores
IGI | 1.04ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Excellent
Save 49.1%

IGI | 1.04ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $236

Compare at $463

3 stores
IGI | 1.05ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Good
Save 49.3%

IGI | 1.05ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Good

From $237

Compare at $467

3 stores
IGI | 1.08ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Very Good
Save 78.8%

IGI | 1.08ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $237

Compare at $1,120

5 stores
Save 71.4%

IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very Good

From $237

Compare at $830

8 stores
IGI | 1ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Very Good
Save 80%

IGI | 1ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $238

Compare at $1,190

6 stores
IGI | 1.08ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 49.1%

IGI | 1.08ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $238

Compare at $468

2 stores
IGI | 1.08ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 49.1%

IGI | 1.08ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $238

Compare at $468

2 stores
IGI | 1.08ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 49.1%

IGI | 1.08ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $238

Compare at $468

2 stores
IGI | 1.08ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 49.1%

IGI | 1.08ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $238

Compare at $468

2 stores
IGI | 1ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very Good
Save 77.1%

IGI | 1ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very Good

From $238

Compare at $1,040

4 stores
Save 49%

IGI | 1.08ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $239

Compare at $469

3 stores
IGI | 1ct | Heart | D | SI1 | Ideal
Save 66.7%

IGI | 1ct | Heart | D | SI1 | Ideal

From $240

Compare at $720

5 stores
IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very Good
Save 78.9%

IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very Good

From $240

Compare at $1,140

4 stores
IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very Good
Save 68%

IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very Good

From $240

Compare at $750

4 stores
IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 76.2%

IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $240

Compare at $1,010

5 stores
IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 63.6%

IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $240

Compare at $659

3 stores
IGI | 1.04ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Ideal
Save 74.7%

IGI | 1.04ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $240

Compare at $950

5 stores
IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Good
Save 79.5%

IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Good

From $240

Compare at $1,170

6 stores
IGI | 1.07ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal
Save 68.8%

IGI | 1.07ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $240

Compare at $770

4 stores
IGI | 1.09ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very Good
Save 49.1%

IGI | 1.09ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very Good

From $240

Compare at $472

2 stores
IGI | 1ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 49.1%

IGI | 1ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $242

Compare at $475

4 stores
IGI | 1ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Very Good
Save 41%

IGI | 1ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $242

Compare at $410

4 stores
IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Excellent
Save 66.1%

IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $243

Compare at $717

7 stores
IGI | 1.02ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very Good
Save 78.9%

IGI | 1.02ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very Good

From $243

Compare at $1,150

4 stores
IGI | 1ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 43.9%

IGI | 1ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $243

Compare at $433

2 stores
IGI | 1ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 62%

IGI | 1ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $243

Compare at $640

3 stores
IGI | 1.09ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Very Good
Save 79.3%

IGI | 1.09ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $244

Compare at $1,180

3 stores
IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 64.2%

IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $245

Compare at $685

4 stores
IGI | 1.03ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Ideal
Save 66.4%

IGI | 1.03ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $245

Compare at $730

5 stores
IGI | 1ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 78.3%

IGI | 1ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $245

Compare at $1,130

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $205.

What to Know When Shopping for 1 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $3,161 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 $650 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. 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 3,712 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $205 and go up to $3,366.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $753 with a median around $650.

The observed spread is roughly $3,161 across tracked listings, which is about 93.9% 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 $753. The median price is $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 9 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 $3,161 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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