1 Carat Radiant Natural Diamond Prices Comparison

As of May 2026, 1 carat radiant natural diamonds usually range from $585 to $9,474, with an average price of $3,207.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.2%.Compare 3,172 verified listings across 10 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-05-29

1 Carat Radiant Natural Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 3,172 verified 1-carat radiant natural diamonds listed across 10 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $585 to $9,474, with an average asking price of $3,207 and a median of $3,022.

The price spread of $8,889 (93.8% 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.

  • 3,172 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $585 to $9,474

  • Average price: $3,207

  • Median price: $3,022

  • Available across 10 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 93.8%

Price Range Overview

As of May 29, 2026
Spread $8,889

Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.

$585$9,474
Tracked

3,172

Lowest

$585

Average

$3,207

Median

$3,022

Highest

$9,474

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | L | SI2 | Excellent
Save 33.1%

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | L | SI2 | Excellent

From $773

Compare at $1,156

3 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | L | SI2 | Very Good
Save 40.3%

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | L | SI2 | Very Good

From $877

Compare at $1,470

3 stores
IGI | 1ct | Radiant | G | SI2 | Ideal
Save 18.4%

IGI | 1ct | Radiant | G | SI2 | Ideal

From $947

Compare at $1,160

2 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Excellent
Save 32.6%

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $975

Compare at $1,446

4 stores
GIA | 1.02ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Excellent
Save 32.5%

GIA | 1.02ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $976

Compare at $1,446

4 stores
IGI | 1ct | Radiant | K | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 18.3%

IGI | 1ct | Radiant | K | VVS2 | Ideal

From $990

Compare at $1,211

3 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | J | SI2 | Ideal
Save 18.1%

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | J | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,073

Compare at $1,310

3 stores
IGI | 1ct | Radiant | I | SI1 | Very Good
Save 12.8%

IGI | 1ct | Radiant | I | SI1 | Very Good

From $1,075

Compare at $1,233

3 stores
GIA | 1ct | Radiant | K | VS2 | Excellent
Save 32.5%

GIA | 1ct | Radiant | K | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,076

Compare at $1,593

4 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | VS1 | Excellent
Save 32.5%

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,078

Compare at $1,597

4 stores
IGI | 1.01ct | Radiant | J | SI1 | Very Good

IGI | 1.01ct | Radiant | J | SI1 | Very Good

From $1,095

Compare at $1,154

2 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | J | SI2 | Excellent
Save 11.3%

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | J | SI2 | Excellent

From $1,096

Compare at $1,235

5 stores
GIA | 1.03ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Ideal
Save 10.6%

GIA | 1.03ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Ideal

From $1,120

Compare at $1,253

2 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Ideal
Save 35.3%

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Ideal

From $1,120

Compare at $1,730

2 stores
IGI | 1ct | Radiant | I | SI1 | Ideal
Save 13.7%

IGI | 1ct | Radiant | I | SI1 | Ideal

From $1,120

Compare at $1,298

3 stores
GIA | 1.02ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Good
Save 32.6%

GIA | 1.02ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Good

From $1,125

Compare at $1,668

4 stores
IGI | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 25.2%

IGI | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,125

Compare at $1,505

2 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Excellent

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $1,148

Compare at $1,186

2 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Excellent
Save 36.2%

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $1,157

Compare at $1,814

4 stores
GIA | 1.02ct | Radiant | J | SI2 | Ideal
Save 18%

GIA | 1.02ct | Radiant | J | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,164

Compare at $1,420

3 stores
GIA | 1ct | Radiant | J | SI2 | Excellent
Save 33.2%

GIA | 1ct | Radiant | J | SI2 | Excellent

From $1,174

Compare at $1,758

4 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | VS2 | Very Good
Save 13.2%

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,183

Compare at $1,363

2 stores
GIA | 1.03ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Very Good
Save 24.1%

GIA | 1.03ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Very Good

From $1,183

Compare at $1,559

2 stores
GIA | 1ct | Radiant | K | VS1 | Excellent
Save 31%

GIA | 1ct | Radiant | K | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,184

Compare at $1,715

4 stores
HRD | 1ct | Radiant | F | SI2 | Ideal
Save 17.7%

HRD | 1ct | Radiant | F | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,194

Compare at $1,450

2 stores
GIA | 1.04ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Excellent
Save 35.1%

GIA | 1.04ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $1,195

Compare at $1,842

2 stores
IGI | 1.06ct | Radiant | I | SI2 | Ideal
Save 17.6%

IGI | 1.06ct | Radiant | I | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,195

Compare at $1,450

2 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | VS2 | Ideal
Save 16.6%

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,205

Compare at $1,444

2 stores
IGI | 1ct | Radiant | J | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 17.3%

IGI | 1ct | Radiant | J | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,205

Compare at $1,457

2 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | L | SI1 | Very Good
Save 36.9%

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | L | SI1 | Very Good

From $1,207

Compare at $1,914

2 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | VS2 | Ideal

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,210

Compare at $1,236

2 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | I | SI2 | Ideal
Save 34.5%

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | I | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,211

Compare at $1,849

4 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | J | SI2 | Very Good
Save 15.8%

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | J | SI2 | Very Good

From $1,212

Compare at $1,440

4 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Ideal
Save 10.7%

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Ideal

From $1,215

Compare at $1,360

2 stores
IGI | 1ct | Radiant | I | SI1 | Very Good
Save 19.4%

IGI | 1ct | Radiant | I | SI1 | Very Good

From $1,215

Compare at $1,507

2 stores
IGI | 1ct | Radiant | I | SI1 | Very Good
Save 19.4%

IGI | 1ct | Radiant | I | SI1 | Very Good

From $1,215

Compare at $1,507

2 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 32.4%

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | VVS1 | Excellent

From $1,217

Compare at $1,801

4 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | L | SI1 | Excellent
Save 35.1%

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | L | SI1 | Excellent

From $1,217

Compare at $1,874

2 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Excellent
Save 32.5%

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $1,225

Compare at $1,816

4 stores
GIA | 1.02ct | Radiant | I | SI2 | Excellent
Save 26%

GIA | 1.02ct | Radiant | I | SI2 | Excellent

From $1,227

Compare at $1,658

3 stores
GIA | 1.02ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Excellent
Save 36.6%

GIA | 1.02ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $1,227

Compare at $1,937

3 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | J | SI2 | Very Good
Save 33.2%

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | J | SI2 | Very Good

From $1,228

Compare at $1,839

3 stores
GIA | 1.03ct | Radiant | K | VS2 | Ideal
Save 16%

GIA | 1.03ct | Radiant | K | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,230

Compare at $1,464

2 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Excellent
Save 35.5%

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $1,237

Compare at $1,918

3 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | VS2 | Ideal

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,245

Compare at $1,291

2 stores
IGI | 1.05ct | Radiant | J | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 21.9%

IGI | 1.05ct | Radiant | J | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,245

Compare at $1,594

2 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | I | SI2 | Ideal

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | I | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,247

Compare at $1,271

2 stores
GIA | 1ct | Radiant | L | SI2 | Very Good
Save 36.9%

GIA | 1ct | Radiant | L | SI2 | Very Good

From $1,248

Compare at $1,977

2 stores
GIA | 1ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Very Good

GIA | 1ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Very Good

From $1,249

Compare at $1,326

3 stores
GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Ideal

GIA | 1.01ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Ideal

From $1,250

Compare at $1,300

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $585.

What to Know When Shopping for 1 Carat Radiant Natural Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $8,889 or more.
  2. 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.
  3. The median price of $3,022 is a useful benchmark. If you see a deal significantly below this, verify the retailer's reputation and return policy.
  4. 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.
  5. Compare natural vs. lab-grown options for the same carat and shape. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical but often 30-50% less expensive.
  6. Check shipping, insurance, and return policies. The lowest sticker price is not always the best deal once you factor in total cost of purchase.
  7. Radiant cuts combine the elegance of emerald shapes with the brilliance of round cuts, offering good value per carat.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 3,172 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $585 and go up to $9,474.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $3,207 with a median around $3,022.

The observed spread is roughly $8,889 across tracked listings, which is about 93.8% 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 $3,207. The median price is $3,022, 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 10 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 $8,889 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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