8.5 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 8.5 carat radiant lab grown diamonds usually range from $1,638 to $15,380, with an average price of $3,041.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.4%.Compare 87 verified listings across 6 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

8.5 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 87 verified 8.5-carat radiant lab grown diamonds listed across 6 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $1,638 to $15,380, with an average asking price of $3,041 and a median of $2,402.

The price spread of $13,742 (89.3% 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.

  • 87 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $1,638 to $15,380

  • Average price: $3,041

  • Median price: $2,402

  • Available across 6 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 89.3%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $13,742

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

$1,638$15,380
Tracked

87

Lowest

$1,638

Average

$3,041

Median

$2,402

Highest

$15,380

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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8.45ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 91%

8.45ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,066

Compare at $22,980

7 stores
8.45ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 85%

8.45ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,952

Compare at $13,020

7 stores
8.45ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Very GoodGIA
Save 69.4%

8.45ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $10,347

Compare at $33,800

3 stores
8.45ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 87.6%

8.45ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,474

Compare at $19,900

5 stores
8.46ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 72%

8.46ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,523

Compare at $9,010

5 stores
8.46ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.3%

8.46ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,043

Compare at $8,625

6 stores
8.47ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 78.9%

8.47ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $2,321

Compare at $11,000

4 stores
8.47ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 81.6%

8.47ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $3,155

Compare at $17,190

3 stores
8.47ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 86.9%

8.47ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,526

Compare at $19,220

6 stores
8.47ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 79.4%

8.47ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,831

Compare at $8,890

5 stores
8.47ct | Radiant | FANCY | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 60.6%

8.47ct | Radiant | FANCY | VS1 | Excellent

From $8,623

Compare at $21,862

2 stores
8.47ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84%

8.47ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,776

Compare at $11,070

5 stores
8.47ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 71.9%

8.47ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,826

Compare at $10,050

5 stores
8.48ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 86.3%

8.48ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,462

Compare at $17,950

3 stores
8.48ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.3%

8.48ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,048

Compare at $8,645

6 stores
8.48ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 81.8%

8.48ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $3,060

Compare at $16,850

3 stores
8.48ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 85.3%

8.48ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,483

Compare at $16,880

5 stores
8.48ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 91.1%

8.48ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,156

Compare at $24,130

7 stores
8.49ct | Radiant | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.4%

8.49ct | Radiant | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $3,829

Compare at $21,770

4 stores
8.49ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 78.3%

8.49ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,396

Compare at $11,050

5 stores
8.49ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 79.3%

8.49ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $2,373

Compare at $11,480

3 stores
8.49ct | Radiant | F | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 78.4%

8.49ct | Radiant | F | VVS1 | Ideal

From $4,693

Compare at $21,720

5 stores
8.5ct | Radiant | H | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 40.8%

8.5ct | Radiant | H | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,641

Compare at $2,771

3 stores
8.5ct | Radiant | G | SI1 | IdealIGI
Save 61%

8.5ct | Radiant | G | SI1 | Ideal

From $3,859

Compare at $9,900

2 stores
8.5ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 89.1%

8.5ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,071

Compare at $19,000

5 stores
8.5ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 61.7%

8.5ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Excellent

From $5,015

Compare at $13,110

3 stores
8.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 82.6%

8.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,537

Compare at $14,610

3 stores
8.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 81.8%

8.5ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $3,067

Compare at $16,890

3 stores
8.5ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 89.2%

8.5ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,052

Compare at $19,000

5 stores
8.5ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 89%

8.5ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,330

Compare at $21,180

4 stores
8.51ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 88%

8.51ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,942

Compare at $24,500

6 stores
8.51ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 83.8%

8.51ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $2,389

Compare at $14,740

4 stores
8.51ct | Radiant | I | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 43.2%

8.51ct | Radiant | I | VS2 | Ideal

From $3,731

Compare at $6,573

4 stores
8.51ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 81.8%

8.51ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $2,947

Compare at $16,170

3 stores
8.51ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 86.3%

8.51ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,401

Compare at $17,500

4 stores
8.51ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 71.9%

8.51ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,839

Compare at $10,100

5 stores
8.51ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 86.3%

8.51ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,470

Compare at $18,010

3 stores
8.51ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | IdealGIA

8.51ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $15,380

Compare at $16,935

2 stores
8.51ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 85.7%

8.51ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $2,355

Compare at $16,450

3 stores
8.51ct | Radiant | FANCY | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 60.1%

8.51ct | Radiant | FANCY | VVS2 | Excellent

From $10,377

Compare at $26,021

2 stores
8.51ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 86.1%

8.51ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,333

Compare at $16,800

5 stores
8.52ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 73.8%

8.52ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $3,368

Compare at $12,870

2 stores
8.52ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 73.1%

8.52ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,336

Compare at $8,690

5 stores
8.52ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 88.9%

8.52ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,884

Compare at $16,930

8 stores
8.52ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.3%

8.52ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,056

Compare at $8,690

6 stores
8.52ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 73.1%

8.52ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,336

Compare at $8,690

5 stores
8.52ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.3%

8.52ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,056

Compare at $8,690

6 stores
8.52ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 82.6%

8.52ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,542

Compare at $14,640

3 stores
8.52ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 88.2%

8.52ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,251

Compare at $19,100

5 stores
8.52ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 90.4%

8.52ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,218

Compare at $23,190

7 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $1,638.

What to Know When Shopping for 8.5 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $13,742 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 $2,402 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 87 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $1,638 and go up to $15,380.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $3,041 with a median around $2,402.

The observed spread is roughly $13,742 across tracked listings, which is about 89.3% 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 $2,402, 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 6 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 $13,742 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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