1 Carat Round Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of February 2026, 1 carat round natural diamonds usually range from $384 to $15,949, with an average price of $4,228.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1%.Compare 11,192 verified listings across 10 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
1 Carat Round Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 11,192 verified 1-carat round natural diamonds listed across 10 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $384 to $15,949, with an average asking price of $4,228 and a median of $3,740.
The price spread of $15,565 (97.6% 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.
11,192 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $384 to $15,949
Average price: $4,228
Median price: $3,740
Available across 10 retailers
Savings potential: up to 97.6%
Price Range Overview
As of Feb 28, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
11,192
$384
$4,228
$3,740
$15,949
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
Live Listings
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GIASave 34.5%0.95ct | Round | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,714
Compare at $4,146
GIASave 49%0.95ct | Round | K | VS1 | Ideal
From $1,557
Compare at $3,054
GIASave 26%0.95ct | Round | L | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,491
Compare at $2,015
GIASave 34.8%0.95ct | Round | D | VVS2 | Ideal
From $5,442
Compare at $8,351
GIA0.95ct | Round | D | VVS1 | Excellent
From $6,776
Compare at $7,200
GIASave 29.2%0.95ct | Round | D | VS1 | Excellent
From $4,244
Compare at $5,996
GIASave 30.8%0.95ct | Round | D | VVS2 | Very Good
From $5,969
Compare at $8,625
GIASave 22.7%0.95ct | Round | F | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,536
Compare at $3,282
GIASave 33.5%0.95ct | Round | I | VS1 | Ideal
From $2,298
Compare at $3,456
GIASave 47.1%0.95ct | Round | K | IF | Ideal
From $2,081
Compare at $3,931
GIASave 23.4%0.95ct | Round | H | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,702
Compare at $3,526
GIASave 24.2%0.95ct | Round | L | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,503
Compare at $1,984
GIASave 14.4%0.95ct | Round | L | VVS2 | Ideal
From $1,823
Compare at $2,129
GIA0.95ct | Round | I | VVS1 | Ideal
From $3,669
Compare at $3,795
GIA0.95ct | Round | J | VVS1 | Excellent
From $3,016
Compare at $3,038
GIASave 30.4%0.95ct | Round | G | IF | Excellent
From $4,812
Compare at $6,915
GIASave 28.8%0.95ct | Round | G | VVS2 | Excellent
From $4,710
Compare at $6,614
GIASave 31.9%0.95ct | Round | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $4,836
Compare at $7,102
GIA0.95ct | Round | D | VVS1 | Excellent
From $4,526
Compare at $4,770
GIASave 31.2%0.95ct | Round | F | VVS1 | Excellent
From $7,220
Compare at $10,500
GIASave 28.4%0.95ct | Round | I | VVS1 | Excellent
From $3,074
Compare at $4,297
GIASave 36.3%0.95ct | Round | H | VS2 | Ideal
From $2,510
Compare at $3,943
GIASave 31.3%0.95ct | Round | D | VVS2 | Excellent
From $7,180
Compare at $10,444
GIASave 24.6%0.95ct | Round | K | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,681
Compare at $2,230
GIASave 19.4%0.95ct | Round | K | IF | Ideal
From $2,289
Compare at $2,840
0.95ct | Round | G | VVS1 | Excellent
From $5,781
Compare at $6,895
GIA0.95ct | Round | H | IF | Excellent
From $3,671
Compare at $3,828
GIASave 30.7%0.95ct | Round | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,112
Compare at $4,488
GIASave 44.8%0.95ct | Round | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,699
Compare at $3,081
GIASave 12.9%0.95ct | Round | D | IF | Excellent
From $6,401
Compare at $7,351
GIASave 46.5%0.95ct | Round | F | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,299
Compare at $4,300
GIASave 17.7%0.95ct | Round | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,310
Compare at $1,591
GIASave 36.5%0.95ct | Round | G | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,443
Compare at $3,848
GIASave 17.6%0.95ct | Round | L | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,622
Compare at $1,968
GIA0.95ct | Round | G | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,450
Compare at $2,658
GIASave 24.6%0.95ct | Round | K | VS1 | Ideal
From $1,712
Compare at $2,271
GIASave 30.7%0.95ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Excellent
From $6,166
Compare at $8,900
GIASave 29.2%0.95ct | Round | H | VVS1 | Excellent
From $4,189
Compare at $5,920
GIASave 12.8%0.95ct | Round | K | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,988
Compare at $2,280
GIASave 33%0.95ct | Round | E | VVS1 | Excellent
From $6,172
Compare at $9,217
GIASave 28.5%0.95ct | Round | F | SI1 | Excellent
From $3,766
Compare at $5,266
GIASave 28.4%0.95ct | Round | J | VVS2 | Excellent
From $3,256
Compare at $4,550
GIASave 30.3%0.95ct | Round | F | VVS1 | Excellent
From $4,987
Compare at $7,154
GIA0.95ct | Round | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,202
Compare at $2,394
GIASave 17.2%0.95ct | Round | K | VVS1 | Ideal
From $2,212
Compare at $2,672
GIASave 28.1%0.95ct | Round | H | VVS2 | Excellent
From $4,104
Compare at $5,708
GIA0.95ct | Round | J | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,541
Compare at $2,549
GIA0.95ct | Round | I | VVS2 | Excellent
From $3,323
Compare at $3,398
GIASave 14.6%0.95ct | Round | E | VS2 | Excellent
From $3,102
Compare at $3,634
GIASave 29.6%0.95ct | Round | E | VVS1 | Excellent
From $4,828
Compare at $6,858
Entry pricing in this category starts around $384.
What to Know When Shopping for 1 Carat Round Natural Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $15,565 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 $3,740 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.
- Round brilliants command a premium due to higher rough waste during cutting. If budget matters, consider oval or cushion shapes for similar visual size.
Frequently Asked Questions
We currently track 11,192 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $384 and go up to $15,949.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $4,228 with a median around $3,740.
The observed spread is roughly $15,565 across tracked listings, which is about 97.6% 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 $3,740, 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 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 $15,565 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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