1 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of May 2026, 1 carat heart natural diamonds usually range from $566 to $8,107, with an average price of $3,016.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are up 0.2%.Compare 5,433 verified listings across 7 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
1 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 5,433 verified 1-carat heart natural diamonds listed across 7 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $566 to $8,107, with an average asking price of $3,016 and a median of $2,835.
The price spread of $7,541 (93.0% 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.
5,433 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $566 to $8,107
Average price: $3,016
Median price: $2,835
Available across 7 retailers
Savings potential: up to 93.0%
Price Range Overview
As of May 29, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
5,433
$566
$3,016
$2,835
$8,107
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
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Save 17%IGI | 1ct | Heart | K | SI1 | Ideal
From $884
Compare at $1,065
Save 14.8%IGI | 1ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Ideal
From $976
Compare at $1,145
Save 13.4%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | K | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,073
Compare at $1,239
Save 14.7%IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Very Good
From $1,079
Compare at $1,265
Save 38.5%GIA | 1.04ct | Heart | L | SI1 | Very Good
From $1,080
Compare at $1,757
Save 10.5%GIA | 1.03ct | Heart | K | SI2 | Very Good
From $1,094
Compare at $1,222
Save 17.2%IGI | 1.02ct | Heart | I | SI1 | Ideal
From $1,097
Compare at $1,325
Save 15.2%IGI | 1ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Very Good
From $1,115
Compare at $1,315
Save 13.5%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,117
Compare at $1,292
Save 11.7%GIA | 1ct | Heart | L | SI1 | Very Good
From $1,122
Compare at $1,271
Save 17.9%HRD | 1.01ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,125
Compare at $1,370
IGI | 1ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Very Good
From $1,130
Compare at $1,150
Save 27.9%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | K | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,134
Compare at $1,574
Save 25.7%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | K | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,147
Compare at $1,543
Save 13.1%IGI | 1ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Very Good
From $1,161
Compare at $1,336
GIA | 1.07ct | Heart | L | SI1 | Very Good
From $1,165
Compare at $1,279
Save 38.3%GIA | 1ct | Heart | I | SI1 | Very Good
From $1,184
Compare at $1,919
GIA | 1ct | Heart | L | SI1 | Good
From $1,188
Compare at $1,304
Save 40.2%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | K | SI1 | Very Good
From $1,197
Compare at $2,003
Save 17.8%GIA | 1ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Ideal
From $1,200
Compare at $1,460
Save 17.7%IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,201
Compare at $1,460
IGI | 1ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Very Good
From $1,220
Compare at $1,336
GIA | 1.02ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,221
Compare at $1,225
GIA | 1ct | Heart | L | SI1 | Very Good
From $1,221
Compare at $1,340
Save 12.1%GIA | 1.07ct | Heart | L | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,229
Compare at $1,399
Save 11.5%IGI | 1ct | Heart | J | VS2 | Very Good
From $1,230
Compare at $1,390
Save 11.5%IGI | 1ct | Heart | K | VVS1 | Very Good
From $1,230
Compare at $1,390
Save 11.6%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | K | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,233
Compare at $1,395
Save 17.4%GIA | 1ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,235
Compare at $1,495
Save 11.6%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | K | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,242
Compare at $1,405
GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | K | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,247
Compare at $1,367
Save 12.8%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | K | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,248
Compare at $1,432
Save 18%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | K | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,250
Compare at $1,525
Save 12.8%GIA | 1ct | Heart | J | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,251
Compare at $1,435
Save 15.9%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | K | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,253
Compare at $1,490
Save 12.8%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | K | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,254
Compare at $1,438
IGI | 1.02ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,256
Compare at $1,360
Save 17.5%IGI | 1.01ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,263
Compare at $1,530
GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | L | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,267
Compare at $1,389
Save 15.3%GIA | 1.03ct | Heart | K | VS2 | Very Good
From $1,271
Compare at $1,501
Save 10.8%GIA | 1.02ct | Heart | L | VVS2 | Excellent
From $1,273
Compare at $1,426
Save 10.7%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | G | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,274
Compare at $1,426
Save 15.5%GIA | 1ct | Heart | K | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,275
Compare at $1,508
Save 21.5%GIA | 1.03ct | Heart | K | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,275
Compare at $1,625
Save 22.4%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,277
Compare at $1,645
Save 13.7%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | K | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,277
Compare at $1,480
Save 17%GIA | 1.01ct | Heart | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,278
Compare at $1,540
Save 11.4%IGI | 1ct | Heart | J | VS2 | Very Good
From $1,280
Compare at $1,445
Save 11.4%IGI | 1ct | Heart | J | VS2 | Ideal
From $1,280
Compare at $1,445
Save 17.7%IGI | 1ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,284
Compare at $1,560
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 $7,541 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 $2,835 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 5,433 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $566 and go up to $8,107.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $3,016 with a median around $2,835.
The observed spread is roughly $7,541 across tracked listings, which is about 93.0% 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 $3,016. The median price is $2,835, 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 $7,541 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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