Diamond Price Guide

Diamond Prices by Carat Size

Prices as of October 2026

Median prices for a round G / VS1 diamond at each size we track, from real listings at Ritani, Blue Nile, Rare Carat, and Brilliance. Natural prices pull away from weight fast: in our October 2026 snapshot, a 3 carat round cost about 15 times what a 1 carat did. Pick a size for the breakdown by shape and retailer.

Round diamond prices by carat

Median price, G / VS1, blended across retailers

SizeNaturalLab-grownLab-grown saves
Half Carat Diamond Price$887$18879%
1 Carat Diamond Price$3,419$35090%
1.5 Carat Diamond Price$8,763$61393%
2 Carat Diamond Price$19,910$79896%
3 Carat Diamond Price$51,157$1,81996%
Median prices from Ritani, Blue Nile, Rare Carat, and Brilliance listings matching each spec. Updated monthly.