0.4 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Prices Comparison

As of May 2026, 0.4 carat oval natural diamonds usually range from $230 to $1,640, with an average price of $741.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.6%.Compare 1,534 verified listings across 8 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-05-29

0.4 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 1,534 verified 0.4-carat oval natural diamonds listed across 8 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $230 to $1,640, with an average asking price of $741 and a median of $708.

The price spread of $1,410 (86.0% 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.

  • 1,534 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $230 to $1,640

  • Average price: $741

  • Median price: $708

  • Available across 8 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 86.0%

Price Range Overview

As of May 29, 2026
Spread $1,410

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

$230$1,640
Tracked

1,534

Lowest

$230

Average

$741

Median

$708

Highest

$1,640

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Excellent
Save 36%

GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Excellent

From $268

Compare at $419

3 stores
GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent
Save 35.4%

GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $274

Compare at $424

3 stores
GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Very Good
Save 11.9%

GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Very Good

From $298

Compare at $338

2 stores
GIA | 0.42ct | Oval | K | VS2 | Excellent
Save 15.7%

GIA | 0.42ct | Oval | K | VS2 | Excellent

From $312

Compare at $370

5 stores
GIA | 0.42ct | Oval | K | VS2 | Good
Save 17.6%

GIA | 0.42ct | Oval | K | VS2 | Good

From $323

Compare at $392

3 stores
GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | L | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 28.5%

GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | L | VVS1 | Excellent

From $328

Compare at $459

2 stores
GIA | 0.44ct | Oval | L | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 27%

GIA | 0.44ct | Oval | L | VVS1 | Excellent

From $335

Compare at $459

2 stores
GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent

GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $343

Compare at $374

3 stores
GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Excellent
Save 23.1%

GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Excellent

From $347

Compare at $451

2 stores
GIA | 0.42ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Ideal
Save 20.2%

GIA | 0.42ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Ideal

From $358

Compare at $449

3 stores
GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Excellent
Save 26.6%

GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Excellent

From $361

Compare at $492

3 stores
GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Excellent

GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Excellent

From $363

Compare at $375

2 stores
IGI | 0.42ct | Oval | J | VS1 | Very Good

IGI | 0.42ct | Oval | J | VS1 | Very Good

From $377

Compare at $403

2 stores
GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | K | VS2 | Excellent
Save 15.3%

GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | K | VS2 | Excellent

From $377

Compare at $445

4 stores
GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | H | SI1 | Excellent
Save 15.3%

GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | H | SI1 | Excellent

From $377

Compare at $445

5 stores
GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Ideal
Save 10.6%

GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Ideal

From $377

Compare at $422

3 stores
GIA | 0.44ct | Oval | K | VS1 | Excellent
Save 26.4%

GIA | 0.44ct | Oval | K | VS1 | Excellent

From $378

Compare at $514

3 stores
GIA | 0.42ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Excellent
Save 16.6%

GIA | 0.42ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Excellent

From $381

Compare at $457

3 stores
GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | J | VS2 | Ideal
Save 13.4%

GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | J | VS2 | Ideal

From $382

Compare at $441

5 stores
GIA | 0.42ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Ideal
Save 14.1%

GIA | 0.42ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Ideal

From $384

Compare at $447

5 stores
IGI | 0.41ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Very Good

IGI | 0.41ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Very Good

From $385

Compare at $412

2 stores
IGI | 0.41ct | Oval | I | SI1 | Ideal

IGI | 0.41ct | Oval | I | SI1 | Ideal

From $387

Compare at $395

2 stores
GIA | 0.42ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Excellent
Save 26.1%

GIA | 0.42ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Excellent

From $390

Compare at $528

2 stores
GIA | 0.42ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Very Good
Save 38.6%

GIA | 0.42ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Very Good

From $390

Compare at $635

2 stores
GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | J | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 12.1%

GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | J | VVS2 | Excellent

From $392

Compare at $446

3 stores
GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Excellent
Save 12.5%

GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Excellent

From $392

Compare at $448

3 stores
GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Excellent
Save 18.5%

GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Excellent

From $392

Compare at $481

3 stores
IGI | 0.44ct | Oval | J | VS1 | Very Good

IGI | 0.44ct | Oval | J | VS1 | Very Good

From $395

Compare at $422

2 stores
GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Excellent
Save 22.9%

GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Excellent

From $395

Compare at $512

3 stores
GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Very Good
Save 30.2%

GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Very Good

From $398

Compare at $570

3 stores
GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Ideal
Save 32%

GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Ideal

From $398

Compare at $585

3 stores
GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Ideal

GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Ideal

From $404

Compare at $435

2 stores
GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | I | VS1 | Very Good
Save 16.2%

GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | I | VS1 | Very Good

From $408

Compare at $487

5 stores
GIA | 0.45ct | Oval | I | SI1 | Excellent
Save 23.2%

GIA | 0.45ct | Oval | I | SI1 | Excellent

From $410

Compare at $534

2 stores
GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Very Good

GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Very Good

From $411

Compare at $443

3 stores
GIA | 0.45ct | Oval | J | VS1 | Excellent
Save 21.9%

GIA | 0.45ct | Oval | J | VS1 | Excellent

From $412

Compare at $528

2 stores
GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | J | VVS1 | Very Good
Save 23.4%

GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | J | VVS1 | Very Good

From $412

Compare at $538

2 stores
IGI | 0.41ct | Oval | J | VVS1 | Very Good

IGI | 0.41ct | Oval | J | VVS1 | Very Good

From $415

Compare at $447

3 stores
GIA | 0.42ct | Oval | I | VVS1 | Excellent

GIA | 0.42ct | Oval | I | VVS1 | Excellent

From $416

Compare at $449

4 stores
GIA | 0.48ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent
Save 47.9%

GIA | 0.48ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $418

Compare at $802

4 stores
GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Excellent
Save 16.2%

GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Excellent

From $418

Compare at $499

3 stores
GIA | 0.46ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Ideal
Save 16.8%

GIA | 0.46ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Ideal

From $420

Compare at $505

5 stores
GIA | 0.45ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Ideal

GIA | 0.45ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Ideal

From $421

Compare at $453

2 stores
GIA | 0.45ct | Oval | I | SI1 | Ideal
Save 21.4%

GIA | 0.45ct | Oval | I | SI1 | Ideal

From $422

Compare at $537

5 stores
GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | F | SI2 | Excellent

GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | F | SI2 | Excellent

From $422

Compare at $443

2 stores
GIA | 0.46ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Excellent
Save 23.5%

GIA | 0.46ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Excellent

From $424

Compare at $554

3 stores
GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | G | VS2 | Ideal

GIA | 0.43ct | Oval | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $424

Compare at $458

3 stores
GIA | 0.42ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Very Good
Save 26.5%

GIA | 0.42ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Very Good

From $430

Compare at $585

2 stores
GIA | 0.47ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Very Good

GIA | 0.47ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Very Good

From $430

Compare at $468

4 stores
GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | H | SI1 | Ideal
Save 14.5%

GIA | 0.41ct | Oval | H | SI1 | Ideal

From $431

Compare at $504

4 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $230.

What to Know When Shopping for 0.4 Carat Oval Natural Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $1,410 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 $708 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. Compare natural vs. lab-grown options for the same carat and shape. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical but often 30-50% less expensive.
  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. Oval diamonds can appear larger than rounds of the same carat weight due to their elongated face-up area. Watch for the bow-tie effect in lower-quality cuts.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 1,534 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $230 and go up to $1,640.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $741 with a median around $708.

The observed spread is roughly $1,410 across tracked listings, which is about 86.0% from highest to lowest offer in this bucket.

We refresh pricing data daily so these pages stay current with market changes.

Based on completed market data, the fair market benchmark is $741. The median price is $708, 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 8 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 $1,410 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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