1 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of October 2026, 1 carat heart natural diamonds in the 1.00–1.24 carat benchmark range usually range from $566 to $11,641, with an average price of $2,878.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.6%.Compare 4,832 verified listings across 13 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
1 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 4,832 verified 1-carat heart natural diamonds in the 1.00–1.24 carat benchmark range, listed across 13 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $566 to $11,641, with an average asking price of $2,878 and a median of $2,677.
The price spread of $11,075 (95.1% 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 use the same benchmark range throughout the page and 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.
4,832 diamonds tracked in the 1.00–1.24 carat benchmark
Price range: $566 to $11,641
Average price: $2,878
Median price: $2,677
Available across 13 retailers
Savings potential: up to 95.1%
Price Range Overview
As of Oct 15, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
4,832
$566
$2,878
$2,677
$11,641
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
Live Listings
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Save 13.4%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | FANCY | SI1
From $700
Compare at $808
HRD | 1ct | Heart | H | I1 | Ideal
From $802
Compare at $877
Save 19.2%IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | K | VS2 | Very Good
From $834
Compare at $1,033
Save 11.6%HRD | 1.01ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Ideal
From $866
Compare at $980
Save 12.2%IGI | 1.03ct | Heart | L | SI2 | Ideal
From $868
Compare at $989
Save 21.4%IGI | 1ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Very Good
From $897
Compare at $1,141
GIA | 1ct | Heart | L | SI1 | Excellent
From $943
Compare at $1,024
Save 12.5%IGI | 1ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Excellent
From $948
Compare at $1,083
GIA | 1.02ct | Heart | L | SI2 | Excellent
From $950
Compare at $1,032
Save 12.4%IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | L | VVS2 | Ideal
From $955
Compare at $1,090
Save 18.9%HRD | 1.01ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Excellent
From $957
Compare at $1,180
Save 12.5%IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Excellent
From $961
Compare at $1,098
Save 12.5%HRD | 1.01ct | Heart | G | I1 | Ideal
From $963
Compare at $1,100
HRD | 1.01ct | Heart | G | I1 | Ideal
From $966
Compare at $1,047
Save 22.1%HRD | 1ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $967
Compare at $1,241
Save 18%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Excellent
From $970
Compare at $1,183
IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | L | VS2 | Ideal
From $970
Compare at $1,024
Save 20.3%IGI | 1ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Very Good
From $972
Compare at $1,219
Save 18.7%IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Very Good
From $976
Compare at $1,201
GIA | 1ct | Heart | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $977
Compare at $1,061
GIA | 1ct | Heart | K | SI2 | Excellent
From $978
Compare at $1,063
Save 15.2%HRD | 1ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $979
Compare at $1,155
Save 18.1%GIA | 1.04ct | Heart | L | SI1 | Excellent
From $982
Compare at $1,199
GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | L | SI2 | Ideal
From $983
Compare at $1,069
GIA | 1ct | Heart | K | SI2 | Excellent
From $986
Compare at $1,072
Save 18.2%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | L | SI2 | Ideal
From $989
Compare at $1,210
GIA | 1ct | Heart | K | SI2 | Excellent
From $994
Compare at $1,081
IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | J | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,000
Compare at $1,081
GIA | 1.02ct | Heart | L | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,001
Compare at $1,109
GIA | 1.04ct | Heart | L | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,004
Compare at $1,099
Save 16.9%IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | L | VS1 | Ideal
From $1,004
Compare at $1,208
Save 22.4%IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Very Good
From $1,004
Compare at $1,294
IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | I | I1 | Ideal
From $1,005
Compare at $1,065
Save 10.4%GIA | 1ct | Heart | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,010
Compare at $1,127
Save 10.4%GIA | 1ct | Heart | L | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,011
Compare at $1,128
GIA | 1ct | Heart | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,011
Compare at $1,107
Save 22.4%IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | J | VS2 | Very Good
From $1,011
Compare at $1,303
Save 20%GIA | 1.02ct | Heart | L | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,014
Compare at $1,268
IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,015
Compare at $1,098
Save 10.4%GIA | 1ct | Heart | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,027
Compare at $1,146
Save 10.4%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,028
Compare at $1,148
Save 19.7%GIA | 1.02ct | Heart | L | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,031
Compare at $1,284
Save 17%IGI | 1ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Very Good
From $1,031
Compare at $1,242
GIA | 1ct | Heart | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,036
Compare at $1,131
Save 19.6%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | L | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,041
Compare at $1,295
Save 31.4%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,042
Compare at $1,520
IGI | 1ct | Heart | I | VS1 | Very Good
From $1,044
Compare at $1,045
IGI | 1ct | Heart | F | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,044
Compare at $1,097
Save 17.5%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | K | SI1 | Very Good
From $1,046
Compare at $1,268
Save 19.2%IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | K | SI1 | Very Good
From $1,046
Compare at $1,295
Entry pricing in this benchmark range 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 $11,075 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 $2,677 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 4,832 comparable stones in the 1.00–1.24 carat benchmark range. Prices start around $566 and go up to $11,641.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $2,878 with a median around $2,677.
The observed spread is roughly $11,075 across tracked listings, which is about 95.1% from highest to lowest offer in the 1.00–1.24 carat benchmark range.
We refresh pricing data daily so these pages stay current with market changes.
Based on completed market data, the fair market benchmark is $2,878. The median price is $2,677, 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 13 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 $11,075 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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