2.5 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of October 2026, 2.5 carat heart natural diamonds in the 2.50–2.74 carat benchmark range usually range from $870 to $59,838, with an average price of $20,236.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.8%.Compare 160 verified listings across 9 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
2.5 Carat Heart Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 160 verified 2.5-carat heart natural diamonds in the 2.50–2.74 carat benchmark range, listed across 9 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $870 to $59,838, with an average asking price of $20,236 and a median of $19,455.
The price spread of $58,968 (98.5% 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 use the same benchmark range throughout the page and 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.
160 diamonds tracked in the 2.50–2.74 carat benchmark
Price range: $870 to $59,838
Average price: $20,236
Median price: $19,455
Available across 9 retailers
Savings potential: up to 98.5%
Price Range Overview
As of Oct 15, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
160
$870
$20,236
$19,455
$59,838
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
Live Listings
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IGI | 2.52ct | Heart | K | SI2 | Very Good
From $3,533
Compare at $3,774
Save 14.9%IGI | 2.51ct | Heart | J | SI2 | Ideal
From $4,751
Compare at $5,580
IGI | 2.51ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Ideal
From $4,917
Compare at $5,029
IGI | 2.51ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $5,076
Compare at $5,191
IGI | 2.5ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $5,238
Compare at $5,357
IGI | 2.51ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $5,355
Compare at $5,478
IGI | 2.51ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Ideal
From $5,639
Compare at $5,768
IGI | 2.51ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Ideal
From $5,974
Compare at $6,111
IGI | 2.51ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Ideal
From $6,034
Compare at $6,171
HRD | 2.53ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $6,100
Compare at $6,410
IGI | 2.51ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $6,177
Compare at $6,318
Save 12.9%GIA | 2.53ct | Heart | K | SI2 | Excellent
From $6,221
Compare at $7,142
Save 24.4%IGI | 2.51ct | Heart | K | VS1 | Very Good
From $6,555
Compare at $8,673
Save 24.4%IGI | 2.5ct | Heart | K | VS1 | Very Good
From $6,562
Compare at $8,682
Save 24.8%GIA | 2.52ct | Heart | L | SI1 | Excellent
From $6,583
Compare at $8,753
IGI | 2.51ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Ideal
From $6,607
Compare at $6,698
HRD | 2.52ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $6,621
Compare at $6,711
Save 15.5%IGI | 2.51ct | Heart | K | VS2 | Very Good
From $6,680
Compare at $7,909
Save 14.8%IGI | 2.5ct | Heart | K | SI1 | Ideal
From $6,760
Compare at $7,935
IGI | 2.51ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Very Good
From $6,762
Compare at $6,854
GIA | 2.51ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $7,055
Compare at $7,163
IGI | 2.52ct | Heart | E | SI2 | Ideal
From $7,219
Compare at $7,318
Save 20.1%HRD | 2.5ct | Heart | J | SI2 | Ideal
From $7,238
Compare at $9,063
IGI | 2.63ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Ideal
From $7,254
Compare at $7,354
Save 15.5%IGI | 2.51ct | Heart | K | VS1 | Ideal
From $7,345
Compare at $8,693
IGI | 2.7ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $7,460
Compare at $7,562
Save 20.7%IGI | 2.51ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Very Good
From $7,642
Compare at $9,636
IGI | 2.71ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Ideal
From $7,644
Compare at $7,749
Save 10.3%GIA | 2.6ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $7,770
Compare at $8,660
IGI | 2.51ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $8,149
Compare at $8,261
Save 13.7%GIA | 2.51ct | Heart | K | VS2 | Excellent
From $8,596
Compare at $9,966
IGI | 2.71ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $8,798
Compare at $8,839
Save 21.8%GIA | 2.51ct | Heart | K | SI1 | Very Good
From $9,106
Compare at $11,639
Save 14.5%IGI | 2.56ct | Heart | K | VVS1 | Very Good
From $9,151
Compare at $10,703
GIA | 2.52ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Excellent
From $9,351
Compare at $10,257
Save 23.1%GIA | 2.51ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $9,482
Compare at $12,324
Save 25.8%IGI | 2.72ct | Heart | K | VVS2 | Very Good
From $9,494
Compare at $12,790
GIA | 2.5ct | Heart | J | SI2 | Very Good
From $9,548
Compare at $10,341
Save 10.5%GIA | 2.51ct | Heart | J | SI2 | Excellent
From $9,700
Compare at $10,836
Save 21.1%IGI | 2.5ct | Heart | J | VVS1 | Very Good
From $9,702
Compare at $12,298
Save 14.5%GIA | 2.51ct | Heart | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $9,883
Compare at $11,556
GIA | 2.52ct | Heart | K | SI2 | Excellent
From $9,988
Compare at $10,516
GIA | 2.5ct | Heart | E | SI2 | Good
From $10,127
Compare at $10,842
Save 25.8%GIA | 2.7ct | Heart | J | SI2 | Excellent
From $10,291
Compare at $13,864
HRD | 2.6ct | Heart | J | VS1 | Excellent
From $10,306
Compare at $11,152
Save 16.9%GIA | 2.5ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $10,932
Compare at $13,147
Save 13.9%IGI | 2.5ct | Heart | K | IF | Very Good
From $11,239
Compare at $13,046
Save 10.8%GIA | 2.5ct | Heart | I | SI2 | Very Good
From $11,270
Compare at $12,636
Save 20.1%GIA | 2.5ct | Heart | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $11,469
Compare at $14,359
Save 28.4%GIA | 2.51ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $11,470
Compare at $16,030
Entry pricing in this benchmark range starts around $870.
What to Know When Shopping for 2.5 Carat Heart Natural Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $58,968 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 $19,455 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.
- 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 160 comparable stones in the 2.50–2.74 carat benchmark range. Prices start around $870 and go up to $59,838.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $20,236 with a median around $19,455.
The observed spread is roughly $58,968 across tracked listings, which is about 98.5% from highest to lowest offer in the 2.50–2.74 carat benchmark range.
We refresh pricing data daily so these pages stay current with market changes.
Based on completed market data, the fair market benchmark is $20,236. The median price is $19,455, 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 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 $58,968 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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