3.8 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of April 2026, 3.8 carat heart lab grown diamonds usually range from $720 to $17,329, with an average price of $3,591.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are up 0.5%.Compare 97 verified listings across 7 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-04-14

3.8 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 97 verified 3.8-carat heart lab grown diamonds listed across 7 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $720 to $17,329, with an average asking price of $3,591 and a median of $2,577.

The price spread of $16,609 (95.8% 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.

  • 97 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $720 to $17,329

  • Average price: $3,591

  • Median price: $2,577

  • Available across 7 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 95.8%

Price Range Overview

As of Apr 14, 2026
Spread $16,609

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

$720$17,329
Tracked

97

Lowest

$720

Average

$3,591

Median

$2,577

Highest

$17,329

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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GIA | 3.8ct | Heart | F | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 69.5%

GIA | 3.8ct | Heart | F | VVS1 | Ideal

From $7,186

Compare at $23,550

4 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Very Good
Save 79.5%

IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,232

Compare at $6,020

7 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 75.5%

IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,375

Compare at $5,620

3 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 68%

IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,045

Compare at $3,265

3 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 75.6%

IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,363

Compare at $5,580

4 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 73.4%

IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,111

Compare at $4,180

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 55.3%

IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,071

Compare at $4,630

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 79.6%

IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,293

Compare at $6,350

6 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 63.3%

IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,071

Compare at $5,650

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 29.7%

IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $7,400

Compare at $10,530

2 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 79.9%

IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,270

Compare at $6,330

6 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 52%

IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $2,205

Compare at $4,595

3 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 75.9%

IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,549

Compare at $10,590

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 71.8%

IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $3,497

Compare at $12,380

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 77%

IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,219

Compare at $5,300

5 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | D | FL | Excellent
Save 63.1%

IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | D | FL | Excellent

From $19,303

Compare at $52,260

4 stores
IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 77.8%

IGI | 3.8ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,256

Compare at $5,670

4 stores
IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | D | IF | Ideal
Save 76.7%

IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | D | IF | Ideal

From $7,784

Compare at $33,470

7 stores
IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 40.5%

IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,652

Compare at $2,775

2 stores
IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 75.5%

IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,367

Compare at $5,590

5 stores
IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Ideal
Save 75.8%

IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,174

Compare at $4,840

3 stores
IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 73.4%

IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,114

Compare at $4,190

2 stores
IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 80.9%

IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,034

Compare at $5,410

3 stores
IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 82%

IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,034

Compare at $5,740

6 stores
IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 76.5%

IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,174

Compare at $5,000

5 stores
IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 81.8%

IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,222

Compare at $6,710

8 stores
IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 80.8%

IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,103

Compare at $5,740

7 stores
IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 79.7%

IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,356

Compare at $6,690

5 stores
IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 86.6%

IGI | 3.81ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,174

Compare at $8,740

5 stores
IGI | 3.82ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 15.2%

IGI | 3.82ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $4,620

Compare at $5,450

2 stores
IGI | 3.82ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 15.2%

IGI | 3.82ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,620

Compare at $5,450

2 stores
IGI | 3.82ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 73.4%

IGI | 3.82ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,117

Compare at $4,200

2 stores
IGI | 3.82ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 82.9%

IGI | 3.82ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,037

Compare at $6,060

3 stores
IGI | 3.82ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good

IGI | 3.82ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,977

Compare at $1,980

2 stores
IGI | 3.82ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Very Good
Save 73%

IGI | 3.82ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $3,359

Compare at $12,430

5 stores
IGI | 3.82ct | Heart | D | IF | Very Good
Save 74.2%

IGI | 3.82ct | Heart | D | IF | Very Good

From $7,122

Compare at $27,651

6 stores
GIA | 3.83ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 69.8%

GIA | 3.83ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $3,293

Compare at $10,890

5 stores
IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Ideal
Save 78.3%

IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,304

Compare at $6,020

5 stores
IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 15.4%

IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $4,630

Compare at $5,470

2 stores
IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 77.2%

IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,902

Compare at $8,360

6 stores
IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 74.2%

IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $4,964

Compare at $19,250

7 stores
IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 58.3%

IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $880

Compare at $2,112

4 stores
IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 75.6%

IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,386

Compare at $5,670

5 stores
IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 84.6%

IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,040

Compare at $6,730

6 stores
IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 83.8%

IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,040

Compare at $6,400

6 stores
IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 75.6%

IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,374

Compare at $5,620

4 stores
IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 75.6%

IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,245

Compare at $5,110

6 stores
IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 80.5%

IGI | 3.83ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,180

Compare at $6,050

7 stores
IGI | 3.84ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 69.2%

IGI | 3.84ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,016

Compare at $3,300

2 stores
IGI | 3.84ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Very Good
Save 69.5%

IGI | 3.84ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $2,016

Compare at $6,610

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $720.

What to Know When Shopping for 3.8 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $16,609 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 $2,577 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 97 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $720 and go up to $17,329.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $3,591 with a median around $2,577.

The observed spread is roughly $16,609 across tracked listings, which is about 95.8% 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 $2,577, 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 $16,609 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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