1 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of April 2026, 1 carat heart natural diamonds usually range from $566 to $8,164, with an average price of $3,089.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 2%.Compare 5,128 verified listings across 5 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
1 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 5,128 verified 1-carat heart natural diamonds listed across 5 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $566 to $8,164, with an average asking price of $3,089 and a median of $2,900.
The price spread of $7,598 (93.1% 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.
5,128 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $566 to $8,164
Average price: $3,089
Median price: $2,900
Available across 5 retailers
Savings potential: up to 93.1%
Price Range Overview
As of Apr 13, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
5,128
$566
$3,089
$2,900
$8,164
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
Live Listings
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Save 26.7%GIA | 1ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,821
Compare at $3,848
GIA | 1ct | Heart | G | VVS1 | Very Good
From $4,160
Compare at $4,343
Save 27.1%GIA | 1ct | Heart | J | SI2 | Good
From $2,167
Compare at $2,971
GIA | 1ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,386
Compare at $3,630
Save 12.3%GIA | 1ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Ideal
From $2,384
Compare at $2,720
Save 12.7%GIA | 1ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,308
Compare at $3,788
GIA | 1ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good
From $3,470
Compare at $3,470
Save 16.5%GIA | 1ct | Heart | J | VVS2 | Excellent
From $1,754
Compare at $2,100
Save 13.4%GIA | 1ct | Heart | G | SI1 | Excellent
From $3,156
Compare at $3,643
Save 26.7%GIA | 1ct | Heart | J | SI2 | Excellent
From $2,785
Compare at $3,800
Save 21.1%GIA | 1ct | Heart | E | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,811
Compare at $2,295
Save 30.4%GIA | 1ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,868
Compare at $2,683
Save 40.7%GIA | 1ct | Heart | F | SI1 | Good
From $1,803
Compare at $3,042
Save 26%GIA | 1ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Excellent
From $3,270
Compare at $4,416
Save 24.2%GIA | 1ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Excellent
From $3,039
Compare at $4,010
Save 26.6%GIA | 1ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,071
Compare at $2,820
Save 18.9%GIA | 1ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $3,925
Compare at $4,841
Save 28.1%GIA | 1ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Very Good
From $1,950
Compare at $2,711
Save 28.5%GIA | 1ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent
From $3,820
Compare at $5,340
Save 37.8%GIA | 1ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,969
Compare at $4,770
Save 42.5%GIA | 1ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,649
Compare at $4,610
Save 12.4%GIA | 1ct | Heart | F | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,935
Compare at $2,209
GIA | 1ct | Heart | L | VVS2 | Very Good
From $2,082
Compare at $2,181
Save 32.7%GIA | 1ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent
From $4,016
Compare at $5,970
Save 37.9%GIA | 1ct | Heart | H | VVS1 | Excellent
From $3,112
Compare at $5,010
Save 21.3%GIA | 1ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent
From $4,189
Compare at $5,320
Save 48.4%GIA | 1ct | Heart | E | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,815
Compare at $3,520
Save 40.7%GIA | 1ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,218
Compare at $3,740
Save 41.3%GIA | 1ct | Heart | H | VVS1 | Excellent
From $2,637
Compare at $4,490
Save 48.4%GIA | 1ct | Heart | D | SI2 | Excellent
From $2,022
Compare at $3,920
Save 34.9%GIA | 1ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent
From $3,827
Compare at $5,880
Save 26.6%GIA | 1ct | Heart | D | IF | Excellent
From $5,968
Compare at $8,133
Save 20.1%GIA | 1ct | Heart | D | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,846
Compare at $2,309
Save 37.3%GIA | 1ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,776
Compare at $4,430
Save 29%GIA | 1ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,279
Compare at $3,209
Save 37.8%GIA | 1ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,372
Compare at $5,420
Save 37.8%GIA | 1ct | Heart | H | VVS1 | Excellent
From $3,059
Compare at $4,920
Save 11.9%GIA | 1ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,757
Compare at $1,994
Save 12.3%GIA | 1ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,670
Compare at $1,903
Save 13.2%GIA | 1ct | Heart | D | SI2 | Excellent
From $2,185
Compare at $2,516
Save 11.8%GIA | 1ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,599
Compare at $1,814
Save 25.7%GIA | 1ct | Heart | E | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,360
Compare at $1,830
Save 14.1%GIA | 1ct | Heart | H | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,866
Compare at $2,173
Save 12.7%GIA | 1ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,301
Compare at $2,635
Save 10.1%GIA | 1ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,409
Compare at $1,568
Save 19.4%GIA | 1ct | Heart | I | VVS1 | Excellent
From $2,312
Compare at $2,870
Save 20.5%GIA | 1ct | Heart | J | VVS1 | Excellent
From $1,905
Compare at $2,396
Save 13.2%GIA | 1ct | Heart | D | IF | Excellent
From $5,656
Compare at $6,519
Save 38.7%GIA | 1ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,199
Compare at $3,586
Save 19.7%GIA | 1ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,441
Compare at $3,038
Entry pricing in this category starts around $566.
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 $7,598 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 $2,900 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 5,128 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $566 and go up to $8,164.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $3,089 with a median around $2,900.
The observed spread is roughly $7,598 across tracked listings, which is about 93.1% 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 $2,900, 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 $7,598 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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