Monthly Analysis
February 2026 Diamond Market Report
Data as of February 28, 2026
Diamond Market Snapshot
In February 2026, the CaratRadar Diamond Price Index stood at $3,795, reflecting the weighted average retail price across 8,083,961 certified diamonds tracked from leading diamond retailers worldwide. Natural diamonds averaged $6,018 compared to $2,362 for lab-grown equivalents, a ratio of 2.5x.
Shape-by-Shape Analysis
Month-over-month price changes by shape and diamond type.
Round
Lab Grown
$2,078
1,714,822 diamonds
vs last month
-5.2%Natural
$4,998
1,644,466 diamonds
vs last month
-0.9%Oval
Lab Grown
$2,653
828,432 diamonds
vs last month
-6.5%Natural
$8,206
355,848 diamonds
vs last month
-2.7%Cushion
Lab Grown
$3,031
301,846 diamonds
vs last month
-2.4%Natural
$10,116
147,678 diamonds
vs last month
-2.5%Princess
Lab Grown
$2,142
259,120 diamonds
vs last month
-2.8%Natural
$5,979
125,235 diamonds
vs last month
-4.8%Emerald
Lab Grown
$2,471
465,563 diamonds
vs last month
-2.7%Natural
$6,705
298,494 diamonds
vs last month
-2.3%Pear
Lab Grown
$2,189
433,115 diamonds
vs last month
-3.1%Natural
$5,350
260,645 diamonds
vs last month
-2.6%Marquise
Lab Grown
$2,156
288,260 diamonds
vs last month
-1.9%Natural
$5,167
82,837 diamonds
vs last month
-4.6%Radiant
Lab Grown
$2,699
427,490 diamonds
vs last month
-2.6%Natural
$11,411
89,101 diamonds
vs last month
-3.6%Heart
Lab Grown
$2,438
132,240 diamonds
vs last month
-2.4%Natural
$4,646
116,450 diamonds
vs last month
-3.6%Asscher
Lab Grown
$2,827
64,933 diamonds
vs last month
-2.3%Natural
$6,422
47,386 diamonds
vs last month
-5.3%Key Takeaways
- ✓Lab-grown diamonds continue to offer significant value compared to natural equivalents.
- ✓Round and oval cuts remain the most liquid market segments with the most comparable listings.
- ✓Price spreads between retailers vary significantly, so use CaratRadar to find the best price for the exact same certified stone.
About This Report
This report is generated automatically from CaratRadar's live diamond pricing database, which aggregates daily data from major diamond retailers. All prices are averages across active listings and may not reflect individual diamond prices. Data updated daily.
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