2.8 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of April 2026, 2.8 carat heart lab grown diamonds usually range from $580 to $15,327, with an average price of $2,697.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.8%.Compare 184 verified listings across 7 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-04-14

2.8 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 184 verified 2.8-carat heart lab grown diamonds listed across 7 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $580 to $15,327, with an average asking price of $2,697 and a median of $1,977.

The price spread of $14,747 (96.2% 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.

  • 184 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $580 to $15,327

  • Average price: $2,697

  • Median price: $1,977

  • Available across 7 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 96.2%

Price Range Overview

As of Apr 14, 2026
Spread $14,747

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

$580$15,327
Tracked

184

Lowest

$580

Average

$2,697

Median

$1,977

Highest

$15,327

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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GIA | 2.8ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 71.7%

GIA | 2.8ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,223

Compare at $7,860

3 stores
GIA | 2.8ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 75.7%

GIA | 2.8ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,716

Compare at $7,060

5 stores
IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Ideal

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $8,271

Compare at $8,275

2 stores
IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 73.7%

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,027

Compare at $7,720

5 stores
IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 57.1%

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,540

Compare at $3,590

2 stores
IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 80.4%

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,182

Compare at $6,030

3 stores
IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 72.2%

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,182

Compare at $4,260

3 stores
IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 41.8%

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,051

Compare at $1,806

4 stores
IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Ideal
Save 79.4%

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,095

Compare at $5,310

3 stores
IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 75.6%

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,349

Compare at $5,520

5 stores
IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 74.8%

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,182

Compare at $4,690

3 stores
IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 80.4%

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,182

Compare at $6,030

3 stores
IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 67.3%

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,182

Compare at $3,620

3 stores
IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 51.3%

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,540

Compare at $3,160

2 stores
IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 80.4%

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,182

Compare at $6,030

3 stores
IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 73.6%

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,182

Compare at $4,470

3 stores
IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 84%

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,254

Compare at $7,820

3 stores
IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 79.5%

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,070

Compare at $5,210

6 stores
IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | D | FL | Very Good
Save 72.4%

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | D | FL | Very Good

From $11,988

Compare at $43,390

4 stores
IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 80.5%

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $973

Compare at $5,000

5 stores
Save 87.1%

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,008

Compare at $7,800

5 stores
IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 77.5%

IGI | 2.8ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $963

Compare at $4,280

5 stores
GIA | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 66%

GIA | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,073

Compare at $6,090

3 stores
GIA | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 32%

GIA | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $7,750

Compare at $11,400

2 stores
GIA | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 50.8%

GIA | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $4,970

Compare at $10,110

2 stores
GIA | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 79%

GIA | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,746

Compare at $8,310

4 stores
GIA | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 66%

GIA | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,073

Compare at $6,090

3 stores
IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Ideal
Save 76.5%

IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,079

Compare at $4,600

5 stores
IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Excellent
Save 75.6%

IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,239

Compare at $5,080

4 stores
IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 76.2%

IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,449

Compare at $6,100

4 stores
IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | F | SI1 | Ideal
Save 73.8%

IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | F | SI1 | Ideal

From $1,181

Compare at $4,500

2 stores
IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | G | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 38%

IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | G | VVS2 | Very Good

From $981

Compare at $1,582

4 stores
IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 59.5%

IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,546

Compare at $3,820

2 stores
IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 86.3%

IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,073

Compare at $7,830

4 stores
IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 75.9%

IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,186

Compare at $4,920

3 stores
IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Excellent
Save 70.7%

IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,546

Compare at $5,280

2 stores
IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 56%

IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $913

Compare at $2,075

3 stores
IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good

IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,699

Compare at $1,700

2 stores
IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 80.4%

IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $938

Compare at $4,780

7 stores
IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 75.3%

IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,921

Compare at $7,790

5 stores
IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 26.9%

IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $966

Compare at $1,322

2 stores
IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 82.1%

IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,072

Compare at $5,980

4 stores
IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Very Good
Save 31.9%

IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $889

Compare at $1,306

4 stores
IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 79.3%

IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $938

Compare at $4,530

3 stores
IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 90.4%

IGI | 2.81ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $755

Compare at $7,830

5 stores
GIA | 2.82ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Ideal
Save 19.4%

GIA | 2.82ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $2,820

Compare at $3,500

2 stores
GIA | 2.82ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 45.4%

GIA | 2.82ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,221

Compare at $4,065

2 stores
GIA | 2.82ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 74.2%

GIA | 2.82ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,022

Compare at $7,830

4 stores
IGI | 2.82ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal
Save 65.5%

IGI | 2.82ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,103

Compare at $3,200

3 stores
IGI | 2.82ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 76.2%

IGI | 2.82ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,085

Compare at $4,560

6 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $580.

What to Know When Shopping for 2.8 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $14,747 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 $1,977 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 184 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $580 and go up to $15,327.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $2,697 with a median around $1,977.

The observed spread is roughly $14,747 across tracked listings, which is about 96.2% 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 $1,977, 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 $14,747 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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