3 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison
As of February 2026, 3 carat heart lab grown diamonds usually range from $612 to $15,718, with an average price of $1,167.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.6%.Compare 2,131 verified listings across 9 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
3 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 2,131 verified 3-carat heart lab grown diamonds listed across 9 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $612 to $15,718, with an average asking price of $1,167 and a median of $919.
The price spread of $15,105 (96.1% 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.
2,131 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $612 to $15,718
Average price: $1,167
Median price: $919
Available across 9 retailers
Savings potential: up to 96.1%
Price Range Overview
As of Feb 28, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
2,131
$612
$1,167
$919
$15,718
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
Live Listings
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GIASave 41.4%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Ideal
From $3,256
Compare at $5,560
IGISave 80.3%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $668
Compare at $3,390
IGISave 64.6%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $901
Compare at $2,545
IGISave 72.7%2.96ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal
From $888
Compare at $3,255
IGISave 66.3%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $857
Compare at $2,545
IGISave 89.4%2.96ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal
From $725
Compare at $6,830
IGISave 61.9%2.96ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Ideal
From $855
Compare at $2,245
IGISave 69.4%2.96ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal
From $888
Compare at $2,900
IGISave 72.6%2.96ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal
From $981
Compare at $3,580
IGISave 65.1%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $857
Compare at $2,455
IGISave 66.3%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $857
Compare at $2,545
IGISave 66.3%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $857
Compare at $2,545
IGISave 88.8%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $713
Compare at $6,365
IGISave 71.3%2.96ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal
From $898
Compare at $3,135
IGISave 64.8%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Ideal
From $844
Compare at $2,395
IGISave 87.8%2.96ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal
From $761
Compare at $6,260
IGISave 63.4%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Ideal
From $844
Compare at $2,305
IGISave 66.3%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $857
Compare at $2,545
IGISave 62.9%2.96ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal
From $867
Compare at $2,335
IGISave 64.7%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $867
Compare at $2,455
IGISave 62.9%2.96ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal
From $867
Compare at $2,335
IGISave 89.5%2.96ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal
From $719
Compare at $6,830
IGISave 70.9%2.96ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal
From $878
Compare at $3,015
IGISave 70.5%2.96ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal
From $888
Compare at $3,015
IGISave 62.9%2.96ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Ideal
From $867
Compare at $2,335
IGISave 69%2.96ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal
From $936
Compare at $3,015
IGISave 66.3%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $857
Compare at $2,545
IGISave 87.2%2.96ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Excellent
From $713
Compare at $5,590
IGISave 64.7%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $867
Compare at $2,455
IGISave 71.6%2.96ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal
From $857
Compare at $3,015
IGISave 65.5%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $878
Compare at $2,545
IGISave 71.2%2.96ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal
From $867
Compare at $3,015
IGISave 69.9%2.96ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal
From $909
Compare at $3,015
IGISave 63.3%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Ideal
From $878
Compare at $2,395
IGISave 71%2.96ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent
From $909
Compare at $3,135
IGISave 65.5%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $878
Compare at $2,545
IGISave 73.4%2.96ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal
From $992
Compare at $3,725
IGISave 89.5%2.96ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal
From $862
Compare at $8,230
IGISave 42.9%2.96ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal
From $2,444
Compare at $4,280
IGISave 63.9%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Excellent
From $832
Compare at $2,305
IGISave 66.3%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $857
Compare at $2,545
IGISave 72.7%2.96ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal
From $888
Compare at $3,255
IGISave 64.6%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $901
Compare at $2,545
IGISave 64.8%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Ideal
From $844
Compare at $2,395
IGISave 70.5%2.96ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal
From $888
Compare at $3,015
IGISave 70.5%2.96ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal
From $888
Compare at $3,015
IGISave 88.8%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $713
Compare at $6,365
IGISave 61.4%2.96ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Ideal
From $867
Compare at $2,245
IGISave 63.3%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Ideal
From $878
Compare at $2,395
IGISave 66.3%2.96ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $857
Compare at $2,545
Entry pricing in this category starts around $612.
What to Know When Shopping for 3 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $15,105 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 $919 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.
- Lab-grown diamonds offer excellent value. Ensure the stone comes with a GIA or IGI certificate confirming it is laboratory-grown.
- 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 2,131 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $612 and go up to $15,718.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $1,167 with a median around $919.
The observed spread is roughly $15,105 across tracked listings, which is about 96.1% 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 $919, 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 $15,105 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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