1 Carat Princess Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of February 2026, 1 carat princess natural diamonds usually range from $425 to $9,825, with an average price of $2,944.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 2.3%.Compare 2,577 verified listings across 9 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
1 Carat Princess Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 2,577 verified 1-carat princess natural diamonds listed across 9 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $425 to $9,825, with an average asking price of $2,944 and a median of $2,660.
The price spread of $9,400 (95.7% 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.
2,577 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $425 to $9,825
Average price: $2,944
Median price: $2,660
Available across 9 retailers
Savings potential: up to 95.7%
Price Range Overview
As of Feb 28, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
2,577
$425
$2,944
$2,660
$9,825
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
Live Listings
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GIASave 22%0.95ct | Princess | J | SI1 | Very Good
From $1,237
Compare at $1,586
GIA0.95ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal
From $2,623
Compare at $2,700
GIASave 12%0.95ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Excellent
From $2,618
Compare at $2,974
GIA0.95ct | Princess | G | SI1 | Excellent
From $3,426
Compare at $3,557
GIA0.95ct | Princess | I | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,769
Compare at $1,811
GIA0.95ct | Princess | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,191
Compare at $2,275
GIASave 22.4%0.95ct | Princess | G | SI2 | Very Good
From $1,679
Compare at $2,164
GIASave 24.3%0.95ct | Princess | J | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,583
Compare at $2,092
GIASave 29.5%0.95ct | Princess | J | VVS2 | Excellent
From $1,941
Compare at $2,751
GIA0.95ct | Princess | H | VVS1 | Excellent
From $2,688
Compare at $2,744
GIASave 31.4%0.95ct | Princess | E | VVS1 | Ideal
From $3,392
Compare at $4,945
GIA0.95ct | Princess | D | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,694
Compare at $2,807
GIASave 32.8%0.95ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,269
Compare at $4,865
GIASave 18.7%0.95ct | Princess | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,495
Compare at $1,838
HRD0.96ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Good
From $2,596
Compare at $2,630
0.96ct | Princess | E | SI2 | Excellent
From $3,438
Compare at $4,359
GIASave 30.3%0.96ct | Princess | J | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,965
Compare at $2,818
0.96ct | Princess | F | SI1 | Excellent
From $6,040
Compare at $6,690
GIA0.96ct | Princess | I | VVS1 | Excellent
From $4,555
Compare at $4,774
GIASave 25.8%0.96ct | Princess | J | VVS2 | Ideal
From $3,020
Compare at $4,068
GIASave 18.8%0.96ct | Princess | J | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,384
Compare at $1,705
GIA0.96ct | Princess | I | VVS2 | Excellent
From $4,957
Compare at $5,099
GIA0.96ct | Princess | I | VS1 | Good
From $1,619
Compare at $1,690
GIA0.96ct | Princess | H | VS1 | Very Good
From $2,363
Compare at $2,450
GIA0.96ct | Princess | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,571
Compare at $1,665
GIA0.96ct | Princess | J | VS1 | Ideal
From $1,570
Compare at $1,630
0.96ct | Princess | K | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,597
Compare at $3,375
GIASave 29.3%0.96ct | Princess | J | VS2 | Very Good
From $2,530
Compare at $3,577
GIA0.96ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Excellent
From $4,558
Compare at $4,777
GIA0.96ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Good
From $2,373
Compare at $2,460
GIA0.96ct | Princess | K | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,200
Compare at $2,212
GIA0.96ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,550
Compare at $2,647
0.96ct | Princess | E | SI2 | Excellent
From $2,679
Compare at $3,482
GIASave 31.2%0.96ct | Princess | G | SI1 | Very Good
From $2,133
Compare at $3,101
GIASave 19.4%0.96ct | Princess | J | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,578
Compare at $1,957
GIASave 38.6%0.96ct | Princess | H | VVS1 | Excellent
From $1,560
Compare at $2,540
0.96ct | Princess | I | VVS2 | Ideal
From $2,346
Compare at $2,370
GIASave 34.4%0.96ct | Princess | K | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,320
Compare at $2,010
GIA0.96ct | Princess | E | SI1 | Good
From $3,650
Compare at $3,817
GIASave 29%0.96ct | Princess | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,042
Compare at $2,875
GIA0.96ct | Princess | I | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,680
Compare at $2,731
GIASave 32.7%0.96ct | Princess | H | VS1 | Ideal
From $1,893
Compare at $2,813
GIASave 28.8%0.96ct | Princess | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $3,040
Compare at $4,270
GIA0.97ct | Princess | J | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,156
Compare at $3,291
GIASave 31.6%0.97ct | Princess | J | VS1 | Good
From $1,607
Compare at $2,349
GIASave 41.6%0.97ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Very Good
From $2,114
Compare at $3,618
GIASave 50.1%0.97ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Very Good
From $1,755
Compare at $3,515
GIA0.97ct | Princess | G | SI2 | Very Good
From $1,308
Compare at $1,381
GIASave 32.7%0.97ct | Princess | K | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,493
Compare at $2,219
GIA0.97ct | Princess | I | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,950
Compare at $1,991
Entry pricing in this category starts around $425.
What to Know When Shopping for 1 Carat Princess Natural Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $9,400 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 $2,660 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.
- Princess-cut diamonds are prone to chipping at the corners. Look for protective prong settings and avoid stones with visible inclusions near the edges.
Frequently Asked Questions
We currently track 2,577 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $425 and go up to $9,825.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $2,944 with a median around $2,660.
The observed spread is roughly $9,400 across tracked listings, which is about 95.7% 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 $2,660, 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 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 $9,400 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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