5 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 5 carat heart lab grown diamonds usually range from $1,084 to $45,453, with an average price of $2,192.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 4.5%.Compare 483 verified listings across 9 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

5 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 483 verified 5-carat heart lab grown diamonds listed across 9 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $1,084 to $45,453, with an average asking price of $2,192 and a median of $1,618.

The price spread of $44,369 (97.6% 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.

  • 483 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $1,084 to $45,453

  • Average price: $2,192

  • Median price: $1,618

  • Available across 9 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 97.6%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $44,369

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

$1,084$45,453
Tracked

483

Lowest

$1,084

Average

$2,192

Median

$1,618

Highest

$45,453

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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4.96ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 88.4%

4.96ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,432

Compare at $12,310

5 stores
4.96ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 89.1%

4.96ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,548

Compare at $14,190

3 stores
4.96ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 88%

4.96ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,289

Compare at $10,780

3 stores
4.96ct | Heart | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 90.8%

4.96ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,108

Compare at $12,040

6 stores
4.97ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 88.7%

4.97ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,368

Compare at $12,080

4 stores
4.97ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 91.1%

4.97ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,270

Compare at $14,310

6 stores
4.97ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 88.3%

4.97ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,420

Compare at $12,170

6 stores
4.97ct | Heart | FANCY | VS1 | GoodIGI
Save 63%

4.97ct | Heart | FANCY | VS1 | Good

From $4,075

Compare at $11,013

2 stores
4.98ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 87.9%

4.98ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,310

Compare at $10,820

5 stores
4.98ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 90.8%

4.98ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,121

Compare at $12,190

7 stores
4.98ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 88%

4.98ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,294

Compare at $10,820

5 stores
4.98ct | Heart | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 89.5%

4.98ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,272

Compare at $12,070

6 stores
4.99ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Very GoodGIA
Save 82%

4.99ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $3,460

Compare at $19,190

5 stores
4.99ct | Heart | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 89.5%

4.99ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,270

Compare at $12,090

4 stores
4.99ct | Heart | FANCY | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 60.4%

4.99ct | Heart | FANCY | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,630

Compare at $4,119

2 stores
5ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 82.4%

5ct | Heart | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $6,448

Compare at $36,660

7 stores
5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 85.3%

5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,814

Compare at $12,370

4 stores
5ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 88%

5ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,319

Compare at $11,022

3 stores
IGI
Save 87.3%

5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,573

Compare at $12,420

2 stores
5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 75.9%

5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,722

Compare at $7,140

2 stores
5ct | Heart | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 88.1%

5ct | Heart | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,520

Compare at $12,730

3 stores
5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 83.1%

5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,237

Compare at $7,330

6 stores
5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.4%

5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,207

Compare at $7,750

6 stores
5ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 47%

5ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,828

Compare at $3,452

2 stores
5ct | Heart | F | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 75%

5ct | Heart | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,439

Compare at $5,760

6 stores
5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 87%

5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,618

Compare at $12,420

3 stores
5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 82%

5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,229

Compare at $23,510

6 stores
5ct | Heart | D | SI1 | IdealIGI
Save 84.6%

5ct | Heart | D | SI1 | Ideal

From $1,307

Compare at $8,490

6 stores
5ct | Heart | G | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.2%

5ct | Heart | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,377

Compare at $9,990

6 stores
5ct | Heart | G | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 77.6%

5ct | Heart | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,224

Compare at $9,930

4 stores
5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 87%

5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,618

Compare at $12,420

5 stores
5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 88.5%

5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,428

Compare at $12,450

6 stores
5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 89.4%

5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,320

Compare at $12,420

3 stores
5ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 51.2%

5ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,134

Compare at $4,370

3 stores
5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 76.1%

5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,767

Compare at $7,390

5 stores
5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 85.7%

5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,770

Compare at $12,420

5 stores
5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 19.4%

5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,317

Compare at $1,633

2 stores
5ct | Heart | G | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 67.5%

5ct | Heart | G | VVS2 | Excellent

From $3,250

Compare at $10,000

3 stores
5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 87.4%

5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,573

Compare at $12,460

5 stores
5ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 50.6%

5ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,618

Compare at $3,273

2 stores
5ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 81%

5ct | Heart | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,573

Compare at $8,270

5 stores
5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 52.3%

5ct | Heart | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,662

Compare at $3,482

3 stores
5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.8%

5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,633

Compare at $12,350

5 stores
5ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 52.3%

5ct | Heart | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,625

Compare at $3,405

3 stores
IGI
Save 78.3%

5ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,618

Compare at $7,470

2 stores
5ct | Heart | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 62.3%

5ct | Heart | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,648

Compare at $4,368

2 stores
5ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 64%

5ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,176

Compare at $6,050

5 stores
5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 50.6%

5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,615

Compare at $3,267

3 stores
5ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 85.9%

5ct | Heart | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,078

Compare at $14,750

6 stores
5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.7%

5ct | Heart | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,315

Compare at $8,570

5 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $1,084.

What to Know When Shopping for 5 Carat Heart Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $44,369 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 $1,618 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 483 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $1,084 and go up to $45,453.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $2,192 with a median around $1,618.

The observed spread is roughly $44,369 across tracked listings, which is about 97.6% 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 $1,618, 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 $44,369 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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