3.5 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 3.5 carat heart lab grown diamonds usually range from $714 to $28,678, with an average price of $1,931.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 3.3%.Compare 258 verified listings across 9 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

3.5 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 258 verified 3.5-carat heart lab grown diamonds listed across 9 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $714 to $28,678, with an average asking price of $1,931 and a median of $1,157.

The price spread of $27,964 (97.5% 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 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.

  • 258 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $714 to $28,678

  • Average price: $1,931

  • Median price: $1,157

  • Available across 9 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 97.5%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $27,964

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

$714$28,678
Tracked

258

Lowest

$714

Average

$1,931

Median

$1,157

Highest

$28,678

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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3.46ct | Heart | D | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 75%

3.46ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,990

Compare at $7,950

2 stores
3.46ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 85.5%

3.46ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,156

Compare at $7,950

6 stores
3.46ct | Heart | F | VS2 | IdealGIA
Save 36.1%

3.46ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $3,806

Compare at $5,960

2 stores
3.46ct | Heart | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 79.5%

3.46ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $918

Compare at $4,470

5 stores
3.46ct | Heart | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 79%

3.46ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $888

Compare at $4,220

3 stores
3.46ct | Heart | E | SI2 | IdealIGI
Save 80.6%

3.46ct | Heart | E | SI2 | Ideal

From $986

Compare at $5,090

3 stores
3.47ct | Heart | D | IF | IdealGIA
Save 48.8%

3.47ct | Heart | D | IF | Ideal

From $15,160

Compare at $29,600

2 stores
3.47ct | Heart | G | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 85.8%

3.47ct | Heart | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $921

Compare at $6,480

7 stores
3.47ct | Heart | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 80.4%

3.47ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,158

Compare at $5,900

5 stores
3.47ct | Heart | FANCY | VVS2 | GoodIGI
Save 63.5%

3.47ct | Heart | FANCY | VVS2 | Good

From $1,291

Compare at $3,532

2 stores
3.47ct | Heart | D | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 88.5%

3.47ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $917

Compare at $8,010

8 stores
3.47ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 67.7%

3.47ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $3,656

Compare at $11,320

4 stores
3.47ct | Heart | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 46.3%

3.47ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $28,678

Compare at $53,450

2 stores
3.47ct | Heart | F | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 87.6%

3.47ct | Heart | F | VVS1 | Very Good

From $1,049

Compare at $8,460

4 stores
3.48ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | GoodIGI
Save 87.3%

3.48ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Good

From $1,128

Compare at $8,900

6 stores
3.48ct | Heart | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 65.5%

3.48ct | Heart | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $914

Compare at $2,651

5 stores
3.48ct | Heart | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 84.1%

3.48ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,047

Compare at $6,570

6 stores
3.48ct | Heart | H | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 74.8%

3.48ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,111

Compare at $4,410

3 stores
3.49ct | Heart | E | IF | IdealGIA
Save 58.3%

3.49ct | Heart | E | IF | Ideal

From $12,430

Compare at $29,840

2 stores
3.49ct | Heart | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 75.4%

3.49ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,344

Compare at $5,470

3 stores
3.49ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 18.6%

3.49ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very Good

From $921

Compare at $1,132

2 stores
3.49ct | Heart | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.2%

3.49ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $893

Compare at $4,750

6 stores
3.49ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 85.8%

3.49ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,142

Compare at $8,050

4 stores
3.49ct | Heart | FANCY | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 49.7%

3.49ct | Heart | FANCY | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,273

Compare at $2,534

2 stores
3.49ct | Heart | FANCY | VS1 | GoodIGI
Save 51.5%

3.49ct | Heart | FANCY | VS1 | Good

From $2,381

Compare at $4,914

2 stores
3.5ct | Heart | H | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 81.1%

3.5ct | Heart | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $844

Compare at $4,470

5 stores
3.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 62%

3.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,060

Compare at $2,790

4 stores
3.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.2%

3.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,206

Compare at $8,710

5 stores
3.5ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 72.1%

3.5ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,181

Compare at $4,235

5 stores
3.5ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 75.6%

3.5ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,343

Compare at $5,500

5 stores
3.5ct | Heart | D | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 59.6%

3.5ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,100

Compare at $5,200

2 stores
3.5ct | Heart | I | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 78.8%

3.5ct | Heart | I | VS1 | Ideal

From $893

Compare at $4,210

5 stores
3.5ct | Heart | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 82.7%

3.5ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $943

Compare at $5,460

4 stores
3.5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 85.9%

3.5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,135

Compare at $8,055

3 stores
3.5ct | Heart | D | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 86.2%

3.5ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,223

Compare at $8,860

6 stores
3.5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 87.9%

3.5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $975

Compare at $8,080

8 stores
3.5ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 82.6%

3.5ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Very Good

From $980

Compare at $5,644

3 stores
3.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 19.7%

3.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $967

Compare at $1,205

2 stores
3.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 61.3%

3.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $989

Compare at $2,558

5 stores
3.5ct | Heart | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 80.6%

3.5ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,070

Compare at $5,500

5 stores
3.5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 88%

3.5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $967

Compare at $8,050

6 stores
3.5ct | Heart | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.7%

3.5ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $883

Compare at $6,635

3 stores
3.5ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84%

3.5ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,188

Compare at $7,410

4 stores
3.5ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 86%

3.5ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,337

Compare at $9,540

4 stores
3.5ct | Heart | D | IF | Very GoodIGI
Save 60%

3.5ct | Heart | D | IF | Very Good

From $6,642

Compare at $16,600

2 stores
3.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 81.6%

3.5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,180

Compare at $6,420

5 stores
3.5ct | Heart | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.1%

3.5ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,248

Compare at $6,960

5 stores
3.5ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 51.9%

3.5ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,158

Compare at $2,408

2 stores
3.5ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 45.2%

3.5ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $6,208

Compare at $11,320

2 stores
3.5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 86%

3.5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,139

Compare at $8,130

5 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $714.

What to Know When Shopping for 3.5 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $27,964 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 $1,157 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 258 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $714 and go up to $28,678.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $1,931 with a median around $1,157.

The observed spread is roughly $27,964 across tracked listings, which is about 97.5% 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 $1,157, 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 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 $27,964 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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