3.6 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 3.6 carat heart lab grown diamonds usually range from $852 to $8,181, with an average price of $1,665.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.9%.Compare 218 verified listings across 8 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

3.6 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 218 verified 3.6-carat heart lab grown diamonds listed across 8 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $852 to $8,181, with an average asking price of $1,665 and a median of $1,226.

The price spread of $7,329 (89.6% 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.

  • 218 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $852 to $8,181

  • Average price: $1,665

  • Median price: $1,226

  • Available across 8 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 89.6%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $7,329

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

$852$8,181
Tracked

218

Lowest

$852

Average

$1,665

Median

$1,226

Highest

$8,181

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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3.55ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 80.8%

3.55ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,674

Compare at $8,740

7 stores
3.55ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 50.2%

3.55ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,437

Compare at $4,890

2 stores
3.55ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 54.8%

3.55ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,329

Compare at $2,942

3 stores
3.55ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 55.3%

3.55ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,285

Compare at $2,874

3 stores
3.55ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 63.4%

3.55ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,127

Compare at $3,083

3 stores
IGI
Save 73.3%

3.55ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,148

Compare at $4,295

5 stores
3.55ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 60.5%

3.55ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $948

Compare at $2,397

4 stores
3.55ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 89.7%

3.55ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,019

Compare at $9,920

6 stores
3.55ct | Heart | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 85.4%

3.55ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $891

Compare at $6,110

5 stores
3.55ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 64.5%

3.55ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,235

Compare at $3,475

2 stores
3.55ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 86.2%

3.55ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,372

Compare at $9,920

7 stores
3.55ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 25.7%

3.55ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,091

Compare at $1,469

2 stores
3.55ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 77.3%

3.55ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,232

Compare at $9,840

5 stores
3.55ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 82.7%

3.55ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,896

Compare at $10,930

3 stores
3.55ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 74.3%

3.55ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $3,177

Compare at $12,380

3 stores
3.55ct | Heart | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 71.3%

3.55ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,326

Compare at $8,100

2 stores
3.55ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.1%

3.55ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,192

Compare at $7,510

4 stores
3.55ct | Heart | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 86.3%

3.55ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $934

Compare at $6,800

3 stores
3.55ct | Heart | D | IF | Very GoodIGI
Save 76.7%

3.55ct | Heart | D | IF | Very Good

From $7,261

Compare at $31,230

8 stores
3.55ct | Heart | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 87.7%

3.55ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,008

Compare at $8,160

6 stores
3.55ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 87.8%

3.55ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $914

Compare at $7,470

6 stores
3.55ct | Heart | G | VS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 74.6%

3.55ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,632

Compare at $6,430

5 stores
3.55ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 77.5%

3.55ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,219

Compare at $9,840

2 stores
3.55ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 88.6%

3.55ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,123

Compare at $9,840

7 stores
3.55ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.7%

3.55ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,077

Compare at $6,210

7 stores
3.55ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 88.3%

3.55ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,148

Compare at $9,840

7 stores
3.55ct | Heart | F | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 76.8%

3.55ct | Heart | F | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,027

Compare at $8,730

7 stores
3.55ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 50.5%

3.55ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,208

Compare at $2,443

3 stores
3.56ct | Heart | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 72.5%

3.56ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,632

Compare at $5,930

3 stores
3.56ct | Heart | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 68.8%

3.56ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $2,083

Compare at $6,680

2 stores
3.56ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 89.7%

3.56ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,018

Compare at $9,860

9 stores
IGI
Save 84.2%

3.56ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,120

Compare at $7,080

2 stores
3.56ct | Heart | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 84.8%

3.56ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,072

Compare at $7,050

6 stores
3.56ct | Heart | D | IF | Very GoodIGI
Save 76.7%

3.56ct | Heart | D | IF | Very Good

From $7,282

Compare at $31,310

8 stores
3.56ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 84.6%

3.56ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,166

Compare at $7,580

5 stores
3.56ct | Heart | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 79.2%

3.56ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,322

Compare at $6,350

4 stores
3.56ct | Heart | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 86%

3.56ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,154

Compare at $8,270

5 stores
3.56ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 70.5%

3.56ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $3,424

Compare at $11,610

5 stores
3.56ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 55.6%

3.56ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,129

Compare at $2,543

3 stores
3.56ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 53.4%

3.56ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,223

Compare at $2,623

4 stores
3.56ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 85.2%

3.56ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,395

Compare at $9,410

4 stores
3.56ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.3%

3.56ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,499

Compare at $10,960

4 stores
3.56ct | Heart | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 52%

3.56ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,099

Compare at $2,289

2 stores
3.56ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.3%

3.56ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,268

Compare at $8,090

5 stores
3.56ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 87.5%

3.56ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,074

Compare at $8,590

6 stores
3.56ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 86.2%

3.56ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,240

Compare at $9,010

6 stores
3.56ct | Heart | FANCY | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 60.1%

3.56ct | Heart | FANCY | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,572

Compare at $3,937

2 stores
3.56ct | Heart | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 87.1%

3.56ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,047

Compare at $8,130

7 stores
3.56ct | Heart | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 78.5%

3.56ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,208

Compare at $5,610

6 stores
3.56ct | Heart | D | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 70.4%

3.56ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,659

Compare at $5,610

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $852.

What to Know When Shopping for 3.6 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $7,329 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 $1,226 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 218 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $852 and go up to $8,181.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $1,665 with a median around $1,226.

The observed spread is roughly $7,329 across tracked listings, which is about 89.6% 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 $1,226, 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 8 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 $7,329 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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