0.5 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of February 2026, 0.5 carat oval natural diamonds usually range from $297 to $3,894, with an average price of $948.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 2.3%.Compare 4,254 verified listings across 6 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
0.5 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 4,254 verified 0.5-carat oval natural diamonds listed across 6 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $297 to $3,894, with an average asking price of $948 and a median of $920.
The price spread of $3,597 (92.4% 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.
4,254 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $297 to $3,894
Average price: $948
Median price: $920
Available across 6 retailers
Savings potential: up to 92.4%
Price Range Overview
As of Feb 28, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
4,254
$297
$948
$920
$3,894
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
Live Listings
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GIASave 13.5%0.46ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Excellent
From $761
Compare at $880
GIASave 13.6%0.46ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent
From $695
Compare at $804
GIA0.46ct | Oval | G | VS2 | Very Good
From $745
Compare at $770
GIASave 16.6%0.46ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very Good
From $865
Compare at $1,037
GIASave 15.9%0.46ct | Oval | F | VVS1 | Excellent
From $873
Compare at $1,037
GIASave 13.4%0.46ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Ideal
From $935
Compare at $1,080
GIASave 10.9%0.46ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | Very Good
From $952
Compare at $1,068
GIA0.46ct | Oval | G | VVS1 | Excellent
From $1,381
Compare at $1,471
GIASave 43.9%0.46ct | Oval | G | SI1 | Excellent
From $612
Compare at $1,091
GIASave 36%0.46ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Excellent
From $829
Compare at $1,296
GIA0.46ct | Oval | J | VS2 | Excellent
From $741
Compare at $763
GIASave 41.3%0.46ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Excellent
From $781
Compare at $1,330
GIASave 14.8%0.46ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Ideal
From $793
Compare at $930
GIASave 13.7%0.46ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Excellent
From $623
Compare at $722
GIA0.46ct | Oval | G | VS2 | Excellent
From $791
Compare at $819
GIASave 41.5%0.46ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,099
Compare at $1,879
GIASave 41.3%0.46ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Excellent
From $781
Compare at $1,330
GIASave 43.4%0.46ct | Oval | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $836
Compare at $1,478
GIASave 36%0.46ct | Oval | F | IF | Excellent
From $1,028
Compare at $1,607
GIASave 10.9%0.46ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Excellent
From $679
Compare at $762
GIASave 35.6%0.46ct | Oval | F | VVS1 | Excellent
From $913
Compare at $1,418
GIASave 39.4%0.46ct | Oval | G | VS2 | Excellent
From $758
Compare at $1,252
GIA0.46ct | Oval | H | VVS1 | Ideal
From $644
Compare at $680
GIA0.46ct | Oval | F | VS2 | Very Good
From $748
Compare at $770
GIASave 47.5%0.46ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | Ideal
From $743
Compare at $1,415
GIASave 13.5%0.46ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $708
Compare at $818
GIASave 10.5%0.46ct | Oval | F | VVS1 | Ideal
From $922
Compare at $1,030
GIASave 36%0.46ct | Oval | E | SI1 | Good
From $892
Compare at $1,395
GIASave 21.7%0.46ct | Oval | G | VVS2 | Excellent
From $1,001
Compare at $1,279
GIASave 37.1%0.46ct | Oval | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $783
Compare at $1,245
GIA0.46ct | Oval | F | VS2 | Excellent
From $748
Compare at $770
GIASave 39.7%0.46ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Excellent
From $743
Compare at $1,233
GIASave 37.9%0.46ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Excellent
From $786
Compare at $1,266
GIA0.46ct | Oval | F | VS2 | Excellent
From $730
Compare at $795
GIA0.46ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Ideal
From $710
Compare at $772
GIASave 33.7%0.46ct | Oval | I | IF | Excellent
From $846
Compare at $1,277
GIASave 40.4%0.46ct | Oval | G | SI1 | Excellent
From $703
Compare at $1,180
GIA0.46ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Ideal
From $698
Compare at $770
GIA0.46ct | Oval | H | VVS1 | Excellent
From $700
Compare at $730
GIASave 13.7%0.46ct | Oval | F | VVS1 | Ideal
From $949
Compare at $1,100
GIASave 10.6%0.46ct | Oval | G | VS2 | Very Good
From $1,018
Compare at $1,139
GIASave 39.3%0.46ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Excellent
From $729
Compare at $1,201
GIASave 38.9%0.46ct | Oval | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $714
Compare at $1,169
GIASave 37.8%0.46ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Excellent
From $754
Compare at $1,213
GIASave 24.8%0.46ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Excellent
From $669
Compare at $890
GIASave 41.8%0.46ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,156
Compare at $1,984
GIASave 33.6%0.46ct | Oval | E | SI1 | Ideal
From $920
Compare at $1,386
GIA0.46ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Excellent
From $744
Compare at $804
GIASave 41.5%0.46ct | Oval | E | SI1 | Excellent
From $713
Compare at $1,218
GIASave 36.4%0.46ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Excellent
From $874
Compare at $1,373
Entry pricing in this category starts around $297.
What to Know When Shopping for 0.5 Carat Oval Natural Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $3,597 or more.
- 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.
- The median price of $920 is a useful benchmark. If you see a deal significantly below this, verify the retailer's reputation and return policy.
- 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.
- Compare natural vs. lab-grown options for the same carat and shape. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical but often 30-50% less expensive.
- Check shipping, insurance, and return policies. The lowest sticker price is not always the best deal once you factor in total cost of purchase.
- 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 4,254 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $297 and go up to $3,894.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $948 with a median around $920.
The observed spread is roughly $3,597 across tracked listings, which is about 92.4% 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 $920, 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 $3,597 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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