5.2 Carat Princess Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 5.2 carat princess lab grown diamonds usually range from $1,086 to $31,393, with an average price of $2,538.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 3.3%.Compare 137 verified listings across 7 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

5.2 Carat Princess Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 137 verified 5.2-carat princess lab grown diamonds listed across 7 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $1,086 to $31,393, with an average asking price of $2,538 and a median of $1,664.

The price spread of $30,307 (96.5% 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.

  • 137 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $1,086 to $31,393

  • Average price: $2,538

  • Median price: $1,664

  • Available across 7 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 96.5%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $30,307

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

$1,086$31,393
Tracked

137

Lowest

$1,086

Average

$2,538

Median

$1,664

Highest

$31,393

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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5.16ct | Princess | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 84.2%

5.16ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,123

Compare at $7,120

5 stores
5.16ct | Princess | E | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 77.8%

5.16ct | Princess | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,577

Compare at $7,110

5 stores
5.16ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 82.8%

5.16ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,747

Compare at $10,150

5 stores
5.16ct | Princess | E | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 39.1%

5.16ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $4,037

Compare at $6,628

3 stores
5.16ct | Princess | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.6%

5.16ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,470

Compare at $9,570

3 stores
5.16ct | Princess | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.5%

5.16ct | Princess | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,603

Compare at $11,860

4 stores
5.16ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 89.6%

5.16ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,673

Compare at $16,110

4 stores
5.16ct | Princess | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 83.9%

5.16ct | Princess | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,907

Compare at $11,860

3 stores
5.16ct | Princess | I | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.7%

5.16ct | Princess | I | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,288

Compare at $5,530

3 stores
5.16ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 53.9%

5.16ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,673

Compare at $3,632

3 stores
5.16ct | Princess | E | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 65.9%

5.16ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $3,857

Compare at $11,326

7 stores
5.16ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 83.8%

5.16ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,504

Compare at $9,260

8 stores
5.16ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 81%

5.16ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,952

Compare at $10,300

3 stores
5.16ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 43.4%

5.16ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,054

Compare at $3,632

2 stores
5.16ct | Princess | G | SI1 | IdealIGI
Save 41.9%

5.16ct | Princess | G | SI1 | Ideal

From $2,669

Compare at $4,591

3 stores
5.16ct | Princess | F | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 81.7%

5.16ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,202

Compare at $6,560

7 stores
5.16ct | Princess | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 82.7%

5.16ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,365

Compare at $7,910

7 stores
5.16ct | Princess | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.3%

5.16ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,473

Compare at $10,710

4 stores
5.16ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 83.2%

5.16ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,504

Compare at $8,940

8 stores
5.16ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 90.4%

5.16ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,219

Compare at $12,760

3 stores
5.17ct | Princess | D | VS1 | ExcellentHRD
Save 56%

5.17ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,151

Compare at $4,890

2 stores
5.17ct | Princess | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 85.9%

5.17ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,549

Compare at $11,010

3 stores
5.17ct | Princess | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.6%

5.17ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,472

Compare at $9,590

3 stores
5.17ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 53.9%

5.17ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,676

Compare at $3,639

3 stores
5.17ct | Princess | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 83.9%

5.17ct | Princess | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,911

Compare at $11,890

3 stores
5.17ct | Princess | H | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 74.5%

5.17ct | Princess | H | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,196

Compare at $4,690

6 stores
5.17ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 43.4%

5.17ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,058

Compare at $3,639

2 stores
5.17ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 79.9%

5.17ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,502

Compare at $7,470

6 stores
5.17ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 73.5%

5.17ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,178

Compare at $4,445

4 stores
5.17ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 87%

5.17ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,657

Compare at $12,790

2 stores
5.17ct | Princess | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.7%

5.17ct | Princess | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,576

Compare at $11,890

4 stores
5.17ct | Princess | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 74.8%

5.17ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,834

Compare at $7,280

5 stores
5.17ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 85.6%

5.17ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,058

Compare at $14,290

3 stores
5.17ct | Princess | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 85.8%

5.17ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,395

Compare at $9,810

6 stores
5.18ct | Princess | E | VS1 | ExcellentHRD
Save 56%

5.18ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,127

Compare at $4,836

2 stores
5.18ct | Princess | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 83.7%

5.18ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,369

Compare at $8,420

7 stores
5.18ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 83.1%

5.18ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,664

Compare at $9,830

3 stores
5.18ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 88.3%

5.18ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,679

Compare at $14,310

4 stores
5.18ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 44.2%

5.18ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,482

Compare at $2,656

3 stores
5.18ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 82%

5.18ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $3,730

Compare at $20,770

6 stores
5.18ct | Princess | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 83.2%

5.18ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,187

Compare at $13,050

8 stores
5.18ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 54%

5.18ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,679

Compare at $3,646

3 stores
5.18ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 88.3%

5.18ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,679

Compare at $14,310

4 stores
5.18ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 82%

5.18ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,684

Compare at $14,910

7 stores
5.18ct | Princess | F | VS2 | IdealGIA
Save 81.9%

5.18ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $3,183

Compare at $17,570

6 stores
5.18ct | Princess | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 85.2%

5.18ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,914

Compare at $12,930

3 stores
5.18ct | Princess | D | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84%

5.18ct | Princess | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $2,062

Compare at $12,860

3 stores
5.18ct | Princess | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 85.9%

5.18ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,552

Compare at $11,040

3 stores
5.18ct | Princess | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 85.9%

5.18ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,552

Compare at $11,040

3 stores
5.18ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.4%

5.18ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,274

Compare at $14,540

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $1,086.

What to Know When Shopping for 5.2 Carat Princess Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $30,307 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 $1,664 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. Princess-cut diamonds are prone to chipping at the corners. Look for protective prong settings and avoid stones with visible inclusions near the edges.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 137 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $1,086 and go up to $31,393.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $2,538 with a median around $1,664.

The observed spread is roughly $30,307 across tracked listings, which is about 96.5% 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 $1,664, 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 $30,307 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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