5 Carat Princess Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 5 carat princess lab grown diamonds usually range from $995 to $25,620, with an average price of $2,199.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 4.3%.Compare 793 verified listings across 11 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

5 Carat Princess Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 793 verified 5-carat princess lab grown diamonds listed across 11 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $995 to $25,620, with an average asking price of $2,199 and a median of $1,555.

The price spread of $24,625 (96.1% 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.

  • 793 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $995 to $25,620

  • Average price: $2,199

  • Median price: $1,555

  • Available across 11 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 96.1%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $24,625

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

$995$25,620
Tracked

793

Lowest

$995

Average

$2,199

Median

$1,555

Highest

$25,620

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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4.96ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.9%

4.96ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,259

Compare at $5,455

5 stores
4.96ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 89.6%

4.96ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,244

Compare at $11,995

4 stores
4.96ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.9%

4.96ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,259

Compare at $5,455

3 stores
4.96ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 70.5%

4.96ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,259

Compare at $4,265

3 stores
4.96ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 70.5%

4.96ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,259

Compare at $4,265

3 stores
4.96ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 19%

4.96ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,118

Compare at $1,381

2 stores
4.96ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.6%

4.96ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,274

Compare at $5,455

3 stores
4.96ct | Princess | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 82.8%

4.96ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,318

Compare at $7,680

7 stores
4.96ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 75.4%

4.96ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,244

Compare at $5,055

3 stores
4.96ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 87.2%

4.96ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,546

Compare at $12,090

2 stores
4.97ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 87.9%

4.97ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,305

Compare at $10,790

6 stores
4.97ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 70.5%

4.97ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,261

Compare at $4,270

4 stores
4.97ct | Princess | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 70.5%

4.97ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,261

Compare at $4,270

5 stores
4.97ct | Princess | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.4%

4.97ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,288

Compare at $7,320

3 stores
4.97ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.6%

4.97ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,277

Compare at $5,465

3 stores
IGI
Save 76.6%

4.97ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,277

Compare at $5,465

3 stores
4.97ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 89%

4.97ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,190

Compare at $10,810

5 stores
4.98ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 85.2%

4.98ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,789

Compare at $12,070

5 stores
4.98ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.6%

4.98ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,279

Compare at $5,475

3 stores
4.98ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.6%

4.98ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,279

Compare at $5,475

3 stores
4.98ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 70.5%

4.98ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,264

Compare at $4,280

3 stores
4.98ct | Princess | E | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 88.3%

4.98ct | Princess | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,121

Compare at $9,550

3 stores
4.98ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 80.9%

4.98ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,788

Compare at $9,340

3 stores
4.98ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 71.3%

4.98ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $2,685

Compare at $9,340

2 stores
4.98ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 70.5%

4.98ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,264

Compare at $4,280

3 stores
4.98ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 89.9%

4.98ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,222

Compare at $12,040

6 stores
4.98ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 70.5%

4.98ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,264

Compare at $4,280

3 stores
4.98ct | Princess | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 86.7%

4.98ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,143

Compare at $8,570

7 stores
4.99ct | Princess | H | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 84.6%

4.99ct | Princess | H | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,116

Compare at $7,240

6 stores
4.99ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 87.7%

4.99ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,194

Compare at $9,720

7 stores
4.99ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 81.8%

4.99ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,570

Compare at $8,610

3 stores
4.99ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.6%

4.99ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,282

Compare at $5,485

5 stores
4.99ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.6%

4.99ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,282

Compare at $5,485

3 stores
4.99ct | Princess | G | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 85.8%

4.99ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,131

Compare at $7,990

7 stores
4.99ct | Princess | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 85.1%

4.99ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,203

Compare at $8,090

8 stores
4.99ct | Princess | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86%

4.99ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,115

Compare at $7,940

5 stores
4.99ct | Princess | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 77.2%

4.99ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,017

Compare at $8,830

5 stores
5ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 84%

5ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,756

Compare at $11,000

5 stores
5ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 86.1%

5ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,425

Compare at $10,230

3 stores
5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | ExcellentHRD
Save 50.7%

5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $3,779

Compare at $7,671

2 stores
5ct | Princess | H | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 41.1%

5ct | Princess | H | VS1 | Very Good

From $25,480

Compare at $43,241

3 stores
5ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.8%

5ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,427

Compare at $9,420

6 stores
5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.1%

5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,767

Compare at $7,390

4 stores
5ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 83.7%

5ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,600

Compare at $9,830

8 stores
5ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 84%

5ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,205

Compare at $7,550

7 stores
5ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 83.8%

5ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,165

Compare at $7,210

5 stores
5ct | Princess | D | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.9%

5ct | Princess | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,628

Compare at $12,430

4 stores
5ct | Princess | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 87.8%

5ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,531

Compare at $12,500

4 stores
5ct | Princess | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 76.5%

5ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,743

Compare at $7,421

5 stores
5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 77.2%

5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,965

Compare at $8,600

5 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $995.

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

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $24,625 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 $1,555 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 793 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $995 and go up to $25,620.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $2,199 with a median around $1,555.

The observed spread is roughly $24,625 across tracked listings, which is about 96.1% 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 $1,555, 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 11 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 $24,625 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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