1 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of February 2026, 1 carat heart natural diamonds usually range from $488 to $12,597, with an average price of $3,095.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 2.8%.Compare 3,463 verified listings across 5 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
1 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 3,463 verified 1-carat heart natural diamonds listed across 5 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $488 to $12,597, with an average asking price of $3,095 and a median of $2,850.
The price spread of $12,109 (96.1% 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.
3,463 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $488 to $12,597
Average price: $3,095
Median price: $2,850
Available across 5 retailers
Savings potential: up to 96.1%
Price Range Overview
As of Feb 28, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
3,463
$488
$3,095
$2,850
$12,597
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
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GIA0.95ct | Heart | H | VS1 | Ideal
From $1,746
Compare at $1,890
GIASave 43.8%0.95ct | Heart | I | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,798
Compare at $3,200
GIA0.95ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Very Good
From $2,020
Compare at $2,020
GIASave 36.1%0.95ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,946
Compare at $3,044
GIASave 41.1%0.95ct | Heart | K | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,519
Compare at $2,581
GIASave 29.7%0.95ct | Heart | G | VVS2 | Excellent
From $3,651
Compare at $5,197
GIASave 27.1%0.95ct | Heart | D | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,622
Compare at $2,226
GIASave 33.4%0.95ct | Heart | I | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,035
Compare at $3,058
GIASave 28.3%0.95ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $3,262
Compare at $4,552
GIA0.95ct | Heart | I | VS1 | Very Good
From $1,566
Compare at $1,630
GIA0.95ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Excellent
From $2,463
Compare at $2,678
GIASave 32.1%0.95ct | Heart | I | SI1 | Ideal
From $1,843
Compare at $2,714
GIA0.96ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Ideal
From $1,700
Compare at $1,760
GIA0.96ct | Heart | I | VS2 | Very Good
From $1,918
Compare at $1,980
GIASave 41.9%0.96ct | Heart | K | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,378
Compare at $2,371
GIASave 34.6%0.96ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Ideal
From $2,188
Compare at $3,347
GIASave 40.8%0.96ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,047
Compare at $3,455
GIASave 29.3%0.96ct | Heart | G | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,320
Compare at $3,284
GIASave 11.6%0.96ct | Heart | G | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,818
Compare at $3,187
GIA0.96ct | Heart | I | VVS2 | Excellent
From $2,006
Compare at $2,015
GIASave 32.9%0.96ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Very Good
From $2,709
Compare at $4,040
GIASave 40.4%0.96ct | Heart | K | VS1 | Very Good
From $1,436
Compare at $2,410
GIASave 42.8%0.96ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Excellent
From $3,671
Compare at $6,422
GIA0.96ct | Heart | L | VS2 | Good
From $1,092
Compare at $1,187
GIASave 38.7%0.96ct | Heart | D | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,436
Compare at $3,972
GIASave 39%0.96ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,735
Compare at $4,480
GIASave 28.1%0.96ct | Heart | G | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,640
Compare at $3,670
GIA0.96ct | Heart | I | VS2 | Ideal
From $1,684
Compare at $1,740
GIA0.96ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Very Good
From $1,765
Compare at $1,830
GIASave 29.3%0.96ct | Heart | K | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,237
Compare at $3,165
GIASave 30.2%0.96ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent
From $4,858
Compare at $6,957
GIA0.96ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Excellent
From $4,990
Compare at $5,135
GIA0.96ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,050
Compare at $2,068
GIA0.96ct | Heart | H | VVS1 | Ideal
From $2,309
Compare at $2,400
GIASave 20.3%0.96ct | Heart | I | SI1 | Very Good
From $1,794
Compare at $2,250
GIA0.96ct | Heart | E | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,564
Compare at $2,650
GIASave 22.3%0.96ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Excellent
From $3,218
Compare at $4,141
GIASave 13%0.96ct | Heart | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,984
Compare at $2,281
GIA0.96ct | Heart | D | SI2 | Excellent
From $2,879
Compare at $3,000
GIASave 20.5%0.96ct | Heart | I | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,340
Compare at $1,686
GIASave 39.5%0.97ct | Heart | J | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,011
Compare at $3,325
GIASave 15.2%0.97ct | Heart | F | VVS1 | Excellent
From $3,271
Compare at $3,858
GIA0.97ct | Heart | D | SI2 | Excellent
From $3,016
Compare at $3,140
GIA0.97ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,645
Compare at $1,700
GIASave 45.4%0.97ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Excellent
From $2,965
Compare at $5,431
GIASave 42.6%0.98ct | Heart | J | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,507
Compare at $2,626
GIASave 39.6%0.98ct | Heart | K | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,785
Compare at $2,954
GIASave 17.9%0.98ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Excellent
From $3,604
Compare at $4,388
GIASave 14.7%0.99ct | Heart | J | VVS1 | Excellent
From $2,120
Compare at $2,485
GIA0.99ct | Heart | L | SI2 | Very Good
From $1,056
Compare at $1,149
Entry pricing in this category starts around $488.
What to Know When Shopping for 1 Carat Heart Natural Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $12,109 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 $2,850 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 3,463 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $488 and go up to $12,597.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $3,095 with a median around $2,850.
The observed spread is roughly $12,109 across tracked listings, which is about 96.1% 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 $2,850, 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 $12,109 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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