5.5 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 5.5 carat radiant lab grown diamonds usually range from $1,052 to $20,709, with an average price of $2,382.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.9%.Compare 165 verified listings across 7 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

5.5 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 165 verified 5.5-carat radiant lab grown diamonds listed across 7 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $1,052 to $20,709, with an average asking price of $2,382 and a median of $1,675.

The price spread of $19,657 (94.9% 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.

  • 165 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $1,052 to $20,709

  • Average price: $2,382

  • Median price: $1,675

  • Available across 7 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 94.9%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $19,657

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

$1,052$20,709
Tracked

165

Lowest

$1,052

Average

$2,382

Median

$1,675

Highest

$20,709

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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5.46ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 90.8%

5.46ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,232

Compare at $13,460

7 stores
5.46ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 82%

5.46ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $3,706

Compare at $20,620

5 stores
5.46ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 88.7%

5.46ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,079

Compare at $9,580

6 stores
5.47ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 83.3%

5.47ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,157

Compare at $6,940

3 stores
5.47ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 85.7%

5.47ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,748

Compare at $12,240

6 stores
5.47ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 90.4%

5.47ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,307

Compare at $13,670

7 stores
5.47ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 87.2%

5.47ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,736

Compare at $13,530

2 stores
5.47ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 84.3%

5.47ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,157

Compare at $7,360

3 stores
5.47ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 73%

5.47ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,734

Compare at $6,430

4 stores
5.48ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 88.9%

5.48ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,187

Compare at $10,670

4 stores
5.48ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 83.8%

5.48ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,156

Compare at $7,150

5 stores
5.48ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 85.3%

5.48ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,301

Compare at $8,850

3 stores
5.49ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 72.9%

5.49ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,109

Compare at $7,790

4 stores
5.49ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 83.6%

5.49ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,380

Compare at $8,420

7 stores
5.49ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 68.5%

5.49ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,375

Compare at $4,367

5 stores
5.49ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | IdealGIA
Save 71.8%

5.49ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,674

Compare at $9,470

4 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 80.9%

5.5ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,893

Compare at $9,930

4 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 86.5%

5.5ct | Radiant | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,221

Compare at $9,058

4 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 33.3%

5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,369

Compare at $2,052

2 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 61.2%

5.5ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,146

Compare at $2,955

3 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | D | SI2 | IdealIGI
Save 77.3%

5.5ct | Radiant | D | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,680

Compare at $7,400

6 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | FANCY | VVS1 | GoodIGI
Save 69%

5.5ct | Radiant | FANCY | VVS1 | Good

From $5,389

Compare at $17,372

2 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 83.8%

5.5ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $4,243

Compare at $26,140

3 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 78.5%

5.5ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,349

Compare at $6,280

8 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 85.7%

5.5ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,445

Compare at $10,140

3 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 80.4%

5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,541

Compare at $7,852

5 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 88.5%

5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,301

Compare at $11,270

6 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very GoodGIA
Save 41.9%

5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $4,372

Compare at $7,521

2 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 86.2%

5.5ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,893

Compare at $13,680

5 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 78.8%

5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,566

Compare at $7,400

6 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.4%

5.5ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,484

Compare at $10,880

5 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 89.6%

5.5ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,416

Compare at $13,670

6 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.4%

5.5ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,106

Compare at $7,110

3 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 69.8%

5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,113

Compare at $6,990

4 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 77.2%

5.5ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,828

Compare at $8,020

5 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 81.5%

5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,106

Compare at $5,980

3 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI

5.5ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,901

Compare at $2,051

2 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 80.5%

5.5ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,035

Compare at $10,430

6 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 76.1%

5.5ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,889

Compare at $7,890

3 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | E | IF | Very GoodIGI
Save 73.4%

5.5ct | Radiant | E | IF | Very Good

From $15,272

Compare at $57,490

6 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 61.5%

5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,327

Compare at $3,451

5 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 53.8%

5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,201

Compare at $4,761

3 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 62.2%

5.5ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,493

Compare at $3,952

4 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 59.9%

5.5ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $13,570

Compare at $33,820

2 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 80.7%

5.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,347

Compare at $6,990

7 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 79.7%

5.5ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,347

Compare at $6,630

7 stores
5.5ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.5%

5.5ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,646

Compare at $12,210

4 stores
5.51ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 79.9%

5.51ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,946

Compare at $9,670

5 stores
5.51ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 81.1%

5.51ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,991

Compare at $10,520

3 stores
5.51ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 86.2%

5.51ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,137

Compare at $8,240

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $1,052.

What to Know When Shopping for 5.5 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $19,657 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 $1,675 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 165 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $1,052 and go up to $20,709.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $2,382 with a median around $1,675.

The observed spread is roughly $19,657 across tracked listings, which is about 94.9% 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 $1,675, 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 $19,657 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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