2.5 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 2.5 carat heart lab grown diamonds usually range from $549 to $9,330, with an average price of $1,116.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 2.9%.Compare 634 verified listings across 7 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

2.5 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 634 verified 2.5-carat heart lab grown diamonds listed across 7 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $549 to $9,330, with an average asking price of $1,116 and a median of $895.

The price spread of $8,781 (94.1% 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.

  • 634 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $549 to $9,330

  • Average price: $1,116

  • Median price: $895

  • Available across 7 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 94.1%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $8,781

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

$549$9,330
Tracked

634

Lowest

$549

Average

$1,116

Median

$895

Highest

$9,330

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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2.46ct | Heart | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.1%

2.46ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $603

Compare at $3,200

7 stores
2.46ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 75.8%

2.46ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $882

Compare at $3,640

2 stores
2.46ct | Heart | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 86.7%

2.46ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $584

Compare at $4,390

5 stores
2.46ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 88.5%

2.46ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $702

Compare at $6,125

6 stores
2.46ct | Heart | G | VS2 | IdealGIA
Save 32.8%

2.46ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $2,460

Compare at $3,660

2 stores
2.46ct | Heart | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 61%

2.46ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $876

Compare at $2,250

5 stores
2.46ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 69.9%

2.46ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $931

Compare at $3,095

2 stores
2.46ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 56.3%

2.46ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $792

Compare at $1,815

3 stores
2.46ct | Heart | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 66.4%

2.46ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,353

Compare at $4,030

2 stores
2.46ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 63.7%

2.46ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $874

Compare at $2,410

2 stores
2.46ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 63%

2.46ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Very Good

From $1,061

Compare at $2,868

4 stores
2.46ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 74.3%

2.46ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $695

Compare at $2,705

4 stores
2.46ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 83.3%

2.46ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $856

Compare at $5,135

2 stores
2.46ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 74.1%

2.46ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $800

Compare at $3,090

7 stores
2.46ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.4%

2.46ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $793

Compare at $5,070

5 stores
2.46ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 42.3%

2.46ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,182

Compare at $3,780

2 stores
2.46ct | Heart | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 80.4%

2.46ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $639

Compare at $3,260

6 stores
2.46ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 84.3%

2.46ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $699

Compare at $4,455

3 stores
2.47ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 42.4%

2.47ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,190

Compare at $3,800

2 stores
2.47ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 79.1%

2.47ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $1,423

Compare at $6,810

8 stores
2.47ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 60.6%

2.47ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,204

Compare at $3,060

3 stores
2.47ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 76.1%

2.47ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,687

Compare at $7,060

6 stores
2.47ct | Heart | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 83%

2.47ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $625

Compare at $3,680

3 stores
2.47ct | Heart | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.9%

2.47ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $866

Compare at $5,060

4 stores
2.47ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 32%

2.47ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,662

Compare at $2,444

2 stores
2.47ct | Heart | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 62.6%

2.47ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $706

Compare at $1,885

5 stores
2.48ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 65.1%

2.48ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $881

Compare at $2,525

2 stores
2.48ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 65.1%

2.48ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $881

Compare at $2,525

2 stores
2.48ct | Heart | D | IF | ExcellentGIA
Save 80.4%

2.48ct | Heart | D | IF | Excellent

From $3,586

Compare at $18,260

5 stores
2.48ct | Heart | G | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 80.7%

2.48ct | Heart | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $846

Compare at $4,390

5 stores
2.48ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 87.9%

2.48ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $743

Compare at $6,160

6 stores
2.48ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 67.3%

2.48ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $696

Compare at $2,130

4 stores
2.48ct | Heart | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 87.6%

2.48ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $549

Compare at $4,430

6 stores
2.48ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.5%

2.48ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $691

Compare at $5,120

6 stores
2.48ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 83%

2.48ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $917

Compare at $5,380

4 stores
2.48ct | Heart | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 79.1%

2.48ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $688

Compare at $3,290

4 stores
2.48ct | Heart | G | VS1 | IdealGIA

2.48ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,728

Compare at $2,860

2 stores
2.48ct | Heart | E | VS2 | IdealGIA
Save 32.8%

2.48ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $2,728

Compare at $4,060

2 stores
2.48ct | Heart | E | VS1 | IdealGIA
Save 55.9%

2.48ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $3,460

Compare at $7,840

2 stores
2.49ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 75.7%

2.49ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,494

Compare at $6,150

2 stores
2.49ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 82.4%

2.49ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $927

Compare at $5,265

5 stores
2.49ct | Heart | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 73.6%

2.49ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $999

Compare at $3,780

3 stores
2.49ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 37.9%

2.49ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,510

Compare at $4,045

2 stores
2.49ct | Heart | FANCY | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 59.4%

2.49ct | Heart | FANCY | VS1 | Very Good

From $986

Compare at $2,427

2 stores
2.49ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 71.7%

2.49ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,529

Compare at $5,410

3 stores
2.49ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 70.1%

2.49ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $935

Compare at $3,130

2 stores
2.49ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 76.8%

2.49ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $800

Compare at $3,450

6 stores
2.49ct | Heart | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.7%

2.49ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $883

Compare at $5,110

4 stores
2.49ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 73%

2.49ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $889

Compare at $3,300

5 stores
2.49ct | Heart | D | IF | ExcellentIGI
Save 81.8%

2.49ct | Heart | D | IF | Excellent

From $2,873

Compare at $15,750

9 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $549.

What to Know When Shopping for 2.5 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $8,781 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 $895 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. Lab-grown diamonds offer excellent value. Ensure the stone comes with a GIA or IGI certificate confirming it is laboratory-grown.
  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. 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 634 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $549 and go up to $9,330.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $1,116 with a median around $895.

The observed spread is roughly $8,781 across tracked listings, which is about 94.1% 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 $895, 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 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 $8,781 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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