1 Carat Princess Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of April 2026, 1 carat princess natural diamonds usually range from $418 to $8,399, with an average price of $2,902.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.9%.Compare 3,621 verified listings across 9 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
1 Carat Princess Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 3,621 verified 1-carat princess natural diamonds listed across 9 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $418 to $8,399, with an average asking price of $2,902 and a median of $2,692.
The price spread of $7,981 (95.0% 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.
3,621 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $418 to $8,399
Average price: $2,902
Median price: $2,692
Available across 9 retailers
Savings potential: up to 95.0%
Price Range Overview
As of Apr 14, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
3,621
$418
$2,902
$2,692
$8,399
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
Live Listings
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Save 18.7%GIA | 1ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Excellent
From $4,934
Compare at $6,068
Save 26%GIA | 1ct | Princess | K | VVS2 | Very Good
From $3,394
Compare at $4,584
Save 27.9%GIA | 1ct | Princess | J | VVS2 | Very Good
From $1,576
Compare at $2,185
Save 28.7%GIA | 1ct | Princess | G | SI1 | Very Good
From $1,526
Compare at $2,140
Save 23.4%GIA | 1ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Excellent
From $4,847
Compare at $6,331
Save 26%GIA | 1ct | Princess | K | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,191
Compare at $4,311
Save 26%GIA | 1ct | Princess | I | SI1 | Very Good
From $3,413
Compare at $4,610
Save 17.7%GIA | 1ct | Princess | H | SI1 | Excellent
From $3,888
Compare at $4,723
Save 16.3%GIA | 1ct | Princess | F | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,680
Compare at $3,201
Save 12%GIA | 1ct | Princess | J | VVS1 | Excellent
From $1,979
Compare at $2,249
Save 17%GIA | 1ct | Princess | E | SI1 | Good
From $2,855
Compare at $3,441
Save 28.5%GIA | 1ct | Princess | J | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,861
Compare at $2,604
Save 17.4%GIA | 1ct | Princess | E | SI1 | Ideal
From $1,932
Compare at $2,339
Save 20.8%GIA | 1ct | Princess | H | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,470
Compare at $3,117
Save 10.1%GIA | 1ct | Princess | I | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,348
Compare at $1,500
GIA | 1ct | Princess | H | VVS1 | Excellent
From $3,003
Compare at $3,065
GIA | 1ct | Princess | H | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,641
Compare at $2,736
Save 49.9%GIA | 1ct | Princess | E | VVS1 | Ideal
From $3,215
Compare at $6,412
Save 14.3%GIA | 1ct | Princess | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,829
Compare at $2,133
GIA | 1ct | Princess | G | VVS1 | Ideal
From $3,140
Compare at $3,203
Save 10.5%GIA | 1ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very Good
From $2,265
Compare at $2,530
Save 11.1%GIA | 1ct | Princess | E | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,691
Compare at $1,903
Save 24.1%GIA | 1ct | Princess | G | SI2 | Very Good
From $4,724
Compare at $6,222
Save 27.3%GIA | 1ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,852
Compare at $3,925
Save 33.5%GIA | 1ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Good
From $3,095
Compare at $4,655
Save 30.4%GIA | 1ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Excellent
From $3,413
Compare at $4,905
Save 32.2%GIA | 1ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very Good
From $3,307
Compare at $4,875
Save 27.4%GIA | 1ct | Princess | H | VVS2 | Excellent
From $2,913
Compare at $4,010
Save 24.7%GIA | 1ct | Princess | H | SI2 | Very Good
From $1,611
Compare at $2,140
Save 30.9%GIA | 1ct | Princess | L | SI2 | Very Good
From $1,436
Compare at $2,078
Save 14.2%GIA | 1ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Excellent
From $4,064
Compare at $4,737
GIA | 1ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $4,277
Compare at $4,393
Save 26.7%GIA | 1ct | Princess | F | SI1 | Very Good
From $2,593
Compare at $3,537
GIA | 1ct | Princess | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,982
Compare at $2,007
Save 20.5%GIA | 1ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Very Good
From $3,731
Compare at $4,694
GIA | 1ct | Princess | D | SI1 | Excellent
From $3,013
Compare at $3,305
Save 27.1%GIA | 1ct | Princess | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,799
Compare at $2,468
Save 20.4%GIA | 1ct | Princess | E | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,792
Compare at $3,505
Save 25.2%GIA | 1ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Very Good
From $4,287
Compare at $5,732
GIA | 1ct | Princess | F | SI2 | Excellent
From $2,699
Compare at $3,508
Save 17.9%GIA | 1ct | Princess | E | VS2 | Very Good
From $3,554
Compare at $4,327
Save 28.4%GIA | 1ct | Princess | F | SI1 | Good
From $2,834
Compare at $3,958
Save 27.1%GIA | 1ct | Princess | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,799
Compare at $2,468
GIA | 1ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Excellent
From $4,680
Compare at $5,025
Save 13.2%GIA | 1ct | Princess | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $5,193
Compare at $5,985
GIA | 1ct | Princess | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,843
Compare at $1,845
Save 20.4%GIA | 1ct | Princess | J | SI2 | Very Good
From $1,440
Compare at $1,809
Save 26.7%GIA | 1ct | Princess | H | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,816
Compare at $3,842
Save 14.4%GIA | 1ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Excellent
From $7,411
Compare at $8,655
Save 27.9%GIA | 1ct | Princess | J | VS1 | Very Good
From $1,578
Compare at $2,188
Entry pricing in this category starts around $418.
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 $7,981 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 $2,692 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 3,621 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $418 and go up to $8,399.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $2,902 with a median around $2,692.
The observed spread is roughly $7,981 across tracked listings, which is about 95.0% 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 $2,692, 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 $7,981 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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