5.3 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 5.3 carat radiant lab grown diamonds usually range from $966 to $34,080, with an average price of $3,658.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.8%.Compare 140 verified listings across 5 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

5.3 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 140 verified 5.3-carat radiant lab grown diamonds listed across 5 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $966 to $34,080, with an average asking price of $3,658 and a median of $1,520.

The price spread of $33,114 (97.2% 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.

  • 140 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $966 to $34,080

  • Average price: $3,658

  • Median price: $1,520

  • Available across 5 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 97.2%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $33,114

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

$966$34,080
Tracked

140

Lowest

$966

Average

$3,658

Median

$1,520

Highest

$34,080

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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5.25ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 80.9%

5.25ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,399

Compare at $7,320

6 stores
5.25ct | Radiant | D | FL | IdealGCAL
Save 72%

5.25ct | Radiant | D | FL | Ideal

From $33,417

Compare at $119,250

3 stores
5.25ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 76.2%

5.25ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,573

Compare at $6,600

4 stores
5.25ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 82.1%

5.25ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,479

Compare at $8,250

5 stores
5.25ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 82.4%

5.25ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,067

Compare at $6,050

3 stores
5.25ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 79.1%

5.25ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,776

Compare at $8,510

4 stores
5.25ct | Radiant | G | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 71.5%

5.25ct | Radiant | G | VVS1 | Very Good

From $2,530

Compare at $8,870

4 stores
5.25ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 76.2%

5.25ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $9,496

Compare at $39,940

7 stores
5.25ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.6%

5.25ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,229

Compare at $5,260

6 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 98.3%

5.26ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,951

Compare at $176,210

5 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | H | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 47.1%

5.26ct | Radiant | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,733

Compare at $3,279

3 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 70.8%

5.26ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $9,591

Compare at $32,867

7 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 70.8%

5.26ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $9,591

Compare at $32,867

7 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | E | IF | ExcellentGIA
Save 70.1%

5.26ct | Radiant | E | IF | Excellent

From $17,421

Compare at $58,340

6 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 45.4%

5.26ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,771

Compare at $3,242

3 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | E | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 85%

5.26ct | Radiant | E | VVS1 | Excellent

From $6,120

Compare at $40,820

4 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 70%

5.26ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,607

Compare at $8,680

3 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 75.3%

5.26ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,394

Compare at $5,650

4 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 88.8%

5.26ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,149

Compare at $10,250

4 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 80.6%

5.26ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,225

Compare at $6,330

7 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 76.8%

5.26ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,109

Compare at $4,770

5 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 81.1%

5.26ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,986

Compare at $10,490

3 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 64.7%

5.26ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,224

Compare at $3,467

5 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 19.9%

5.26ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,172

Compare at $1,463

2 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 68.2%

5.26ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,328

Compare at $4,183

5 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 88.8%

5.26ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,453

Compare at $12,980

6 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 71.2%

5.26ct | Radiant | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $3,114

Compare at $10,810

2 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 90.6%

5.26ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,236

Compare at $13,170

7 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | FANCY | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 57.5%

5.26ct | Radiant | FANCY | VS1 | Excellent

From $4,975

Compare at $11,697

3 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 82.6%

5.26ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,118

Compare at $6,420

7 stores
5.26ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 80.8%

5.26ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,096

Compare at $5,720

6 stores
5.27ct | Radiant | E | IF | ExcellentGIA
Save 73.4%

5.27ct | Radiant | E | IF | Excellent

From $15,525

Compare at $58,450

7 stores
5.27ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 85.2%

5.27ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,675

Compare at $11,350

5 stores
5.27ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.5%

5.27ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,385

Compare at $10,270

5 stores
5.27ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 76.4%

5.27ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,838

Compare at $7,780

6 stores
5.27ct | Radiant | D | IF | ExcellentIGI
Save 71.1%

5.27ct | Radiant | D | IF | Excellent

From $21,028

Compare at $72,730

6 stores
5.27ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 79.1%

5.27ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,257

Compare at $6,020

7 stores
5.27ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 59.1%

5.27ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,517

Compare at $3,712

4 stores
5.27ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 89.4%

5.27ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,196

Compare at $11,260

7 stores
5.27ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 83.7%

5.27ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,045

Compare at $6,410

3 stores
5.27ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 80.8%

5.27ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,769

Compare at $9,200

3 stores
5.27ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 66.3%

5.27ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,907

Compare at $8,633

5 stores
5.27ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.8%

5.27ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,367

Compare at $8,970

7 stores
5.27ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 68.3%

5.27ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,330

Compare at $4,191

5 stores
5.28ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.5%

5.28ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,388

Compare at $10,290

5 stores
5.28ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 80.8%

5.28ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,772

Compare at $9,220

3 stores
5.28ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 77.4%

5.28ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,938

Compare at $8,580

7 stores
5.28ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.1%

5.28ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,072

Compare at $6,760

3 stores
5.28ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 90.8%

5.28ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,199

Compare at $13,030

7 stores
5.28ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 90.8%

5.28ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,199

Compare at $13,030

7 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $966.

What to Know When Shopping for 5.3 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $33,114 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 $1,520 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. Radiant cuts combine the elegance of emerald shapes with the brilliance of round cuts, offering good value per carat.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 140 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $966 and go up to $34,080.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $3,658 with a median around $1,520.

The observed spread is roughly $33,114 across tracked listings, which is about 97.2% 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 $1,520, 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 5 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 $33,114 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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