5 Carat Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
A 5 carat natural diamond of any shape typically costs $95,426 (median of 2,716 listings at 12 online stores). Average prices fell 0.5% over the last month. Updated .
Average $104,980. Listings run from $1,583 to $11,874,525 in the 5.00–5.99 carat range.
See the live listings5 Carat Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 2,716 verified 5-carat natural diamonds in the 5.00–5.99 carat benchmark range, listed across 12 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $1,583 to $11,874,525, with an average asking price of $104,980 and a median of $95,426.
Across this category, asking prices span $11,872,943 (100.0% from the most expensive to the cheapest listing). The same certified diamond can also be listed at different prices by different retailers, which is why CaratRadar compares stones by certificate number.
These figures use the same benchmark range throughout the page and 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.
2,716 diamonds tracked in the 5.00–5.99 carat benchmark
Price range: $1,583 to $11,874,525
Average price: $104,980
Median price: $95,426
Available across 12 retailers
Category price spread: 100.0%
Price Range Overview
As of Oct 23, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
2,716
$1,583
$104,980
$95,426
$11,874,525
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
5 Carat Natural Diamond Prices by Shape
Shape-level averages for this carat and type. Open each shape page for full market detail.
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Live Listings
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Save 21.3%GIA | 5.14ct | Pear | FANCY | VVS2 | Excellent
From $6,962
Compare at $8,850
Save 18.5%IGI | 5.01ct | Pear | E | I1 | Ideal
From $11,553
Compare at $14,178
Save 14.7%IGI | 5.01ct | Round | F | I1 | Excellent
From $13,437
Compare at $15,751
HRD | 5.01ct | Princess | G | I1 | Ideal
From $14,392
Compare at $15,940
Save 13.1%IGI | 5.01ct | Pear | L | I1 | Ideal
From $15,283
Compare at $17,594
Save 12.6%GIA | 5.02ct | Heart | FANCY | VS2
From $15,906
Compare at $18,197
IGI | 5.01ct | Oval | I | I1 | Very Good
From $16,722
Compare at $18,266
Save 18.3%HRD | 5.02ct | Heart | K | SI2 | Ideal
From $17,148
Compare at $20,984
Save 16.4%IGI | 5.01ct | Round | I | I1 | Excellent
From $18,842
Compare at $22,536
IGI | 5.01ct | Pear | K | SI2 | Very Good
From $19,653
Compare at $21,021
Save 18.3%IGI | 5.02ct | Pear | K | SI2 | Ideal
From $20,540
Compare at $25,135
Save 18.3%IGI | 5.03ct | Pear | L | SI2 | Very Good
From $20,957
Compare at $25,647
IGI | 5.01ct | Heart | H | SI2 | Ideal
From $21,624
Compare at $22,609
Save 18.3%IGI | 5.05ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Very Good
From $22,304
Compare at $27,295
IGI | 5.01ct | Heart | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $22,544
Compare at $24,062
HRD | 5.02ct | Cushion | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $23,142
Compare at $24,994
Save 19.1%IGI | 5.02ct | Pear | K | SI2 | Very Good
From $23,552
Compare at $29,102
Save 13.2%IGI | 5.04ct | Emerald | K | SI2 | Ideal
From $23,795
Compare at $27,399
Save 19.2%IGI | 5.02ct | Radiant | K | SI1 | Very Good
From $24,685
Compare at $30,545
Save 23.6%GIA | 5.1ct | Princess | L | SI1 | Excellent
From $24,701
Compare at $32,351
Save 17.2%GIA | 5.01ct | Cushion | L | SI1 | Good
From $24,749
Compare at $29,896
Save 17.6%IGI | 5.02ct | Pear | K | SI1 | Very Good
From $24,821
Compare at $30,139
IGI | 5.01ct | Pear | K | SI2 | Ideal
From $25,510
Compare at $26,229
Save 20%IGI | 5.01ct | Marquise | J | SI2 | Ideal
From $25,954
Compare at $32,461
IGI | 5.02ct | Pear | K | SI1 | Very Good
From $26,482
Compare at $29,209
Save 16%GIA | 5.03ct | Princess | L | SI2 | Very Good
From $26,542
Compare at $31,589
Save 19.2%IGI | 5.52ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Very Good
From $26,967
Compare at $33,390
Save 19.1%GIA | 5.06ct | Oval | M | SI2 | Ideal
From $27,436
Compare at $33,902
Save 10.8%IGI | 5.02ct | Emerald | K | SI1 | Ideal
From $27,518
Compare at $30,850
Save 19.1%IGI | 5.02ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Very Good
From $27,558
Compare at $34,053
Save 19.1%GIA | 5.03ct | Oval | M | SI2 | Ideal
From $27,613
Compare at $34,120
Save 25.1%IGI | 5.03ct | Pear | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $27,691
Compare at $36,956
Save 16.4%GIA | 5.01ct | Cushion | K | SI2 | Very Good
From $27,819
Compare at $33,274
GIA | 5.02ct | Cushion | K | SI1 | Good
From $27,973
Compare at $29,240
Save 66.8%GIA | 5.03ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Ideal
From $28,122
Compare at $84,666
Save 19.1%GIA | 5.02ct | Round | M | SI2 | Excellent
From $28,602
Compare at $35,342
GIA | 5.02ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Excellent
From $28,681
Compare at $31,687
Save 13.3%IGI | 5.12ct | Emerald | K | SI1 | Ideal
From $28,706
Compare at $33,099
Save 23.3%GIA | 5.04ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Very Good
From $28,766
Compare at $37,508
Save 19.1%IGI | 5.01ct | Oval | L | VS2 | Ideal
From $28,900
Compare at $35,712
Save 19.1%IGI | 5.02ct | Princess | J | VS2 | Ideal
From $28,959
Compare at $35,783
Save 19.1%GIA | 5.01ct | Pear | M | SI2 | Ideal
From $28,994
Compare at $35,827
IGI | 5.01ct | Oval | G | SI2 | Excellent
From $29,300
Compare at $31,642
Save 17.1%GIA | 5.02ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Ideal
From $29,306
Compare at $35,355
Save 23.3%GIA | 5.05ct | Cushion | L | SI1 | Excellent
From $29,424
Compare at $38,381
Save 23.3%GIA | 5.11ct | Cushion | L | SI1 | Ideal
From $29,430
Compare at $38,388
IGI | 5.01ct | Pear | H | SI2 | Ideal
From $29,434
Compare at $32,629
Save 14.8%IGI | 5.02ct | Heart | D | SI2 | Very Good
From $29,498
Compare at $34,602
IGI | 5.03ct | Cushion | H | SI2 | Ideal
From $29,576
Compare at $31,944
Save 12.6%GIA | 5.05ct | Oval | FANCY | VS2
From $29,703
Compare at $33,982
Entry pricing in this benchmark range starts around $1,583.
What to Know When Shopping for 5 Carat Natural Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers, because the same certificate can be listed at different prices by different stores. Across this whole category, asking prices span $11,872,943 from the cheapest to the most expensive listing.
- 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 $95,426 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.
- Compare natural vs. lab-grown options for the same carat and shape. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical but often 30-50% less expensive.
- Check shipping, insurance, and return policies. The lowest sticker price is not always the best deal once you factor in total cost of purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
We currently track 2,716 comparable stones in the 5.00–5.99 carat benchmark range. Prices start around $1,583 and go up to $11,874,525.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $104,980 with a median around $95,426.
The observed spread is roughly $11,872,943 across tracked listings, which is about 100.0% from highest to lowest offer in the 5.00–5.99 carat benchmark range.
We refresh pricing data daily so these pages stay current with market changes.
Based on completed market data, the fair market benchmark is $104,980. The median price is $95,426, so offers between the median and fair benchmark can be reasonable, while reputable listings below the median may be especially competitive.
We currently track this stone category across 12 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. Across this category, asking prices span $11,872,943 from the cheapest to the most expensive listing, and the same certified diamond can also carry different prices at different 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.
Tools and Guides
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