1.5 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Prices Comparison

As of October 2026, 1.5 carat oval natural diamonds in the 1.50–1.74 carat benchmark range usually range from $457 to $38,482, with an average price of $8,776.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.1%.Compare 6,645 verified listings across 13 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-10-13

1.5 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 6,645 verified 1.5-carat oval natural diamonds in the 1.50–1.74 carat benchmark range, listed across 13 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $457 to $38,482, with an average asking price of $8,776 and a median of $8,460.

The price spread of $38,025 (98.8% 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 use the same benchmark range throughout the page and 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.

  • 6,645 diamonds tracked in the 1.50–1.74 carat benchmark

  • Price range: $457 to $38,482

  • Average price: $8,776

  • Median price: $8,460

  • Available across 13 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 98.8%

All charts, listings, price matrices, shape comparisons, FAQs, and schema on this page use the same 1.50–1.74 carat benchmark range.

Price Range Overview

As of Oct 13, 2026
Spread $38,025

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

$457$38,482
Tracked

6,645

Lowest

$457

Average

$8,776

Median

$8,460

Highest

$38,482

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | F | I1 | Very Good

IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | F | I1 | Very Good

From $874

Compare at $962

2 stores
GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | L | I1 | Excellent

GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | L | I1 | Excellent

From $1,169

Compare at $1,268

2 stores
IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent
Save 19.7%

IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent

From $1,486

Compare at $1,850

3 stores
IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | G | I1 | Ideal
Save 14.8%

IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | G | I1 | Ideal

From $1,533

Compare at $1,800

2 stores
IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | D | I1 | Ideal
Save 13.9%

IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | D | I1 | Ideal

From $1,542

Compare at $1,791

2 stores
GIA | 1.61ct | Oval | L | SI1 | Excellent
Save 35.7%

GIA | 1.61ct | Oval | L | SI1 | Excellent

From $1,560

Compare at $2,427

4 stores
GIA | 1.51ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent
Save 21%

GIA | 1.51ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent

From $1,587

Compare at $2,008

3 stores
IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Ideal
Save 13.1%

IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,638

Compare at $1,884

2 stores
IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Ideal
Save 13.1%

IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,638

Compare at $1,884

2 stores
IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Ideal
Save 13.1%

IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,659

Compare at $1,909

2 stores
IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Excellent

IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Excellent

From $1,673

2 stores
IGI | 1.52ct | Oval | K | I1 | Ideal
Save 13.1%

IGI | 1.52ct | Oval | K | I1 | Ideal

From $1,678

Compare at $1,931

2 stores
IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | G | SI2 | Very Good

IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | G | SI2 | Very Good

From $1,711

2 stores
IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Very Good

IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Very Good

From $1,723

Compare at $1,818

2 stores
IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Ideal
Save 13.1%

IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,727

Compare at $1,987

2 stores
IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | I | I1 | Ideal
Save 13.2%

IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | I | I1 | Ideal

From $1,733

Compare at $1,996

2 stores
GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent
Save 21.7%

GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent

From $1,747

Compare at $2,231

3 stores
IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Very Good

IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Very Good

From $1,756

Compare at $1,772

2 stores
GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Very Good
Save 35.3%

GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Very Good

From $1,762

Compare at $2,721

3 stores
IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Ideal

IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,768

Compare at $1,783

2 stores
GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Excellent
Save 33%

GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Excellent

From $1,769

Compare at $2,640

3 stores
IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Ideal
Save 13.9%

IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,769

Compare at $2,054

2 stores
IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Ideal
Save 13.9%

IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,781

Compare at $2,068

2 stores
IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Very Good
Save 21.7%

IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Very Good

From $1,783

Compare at $2,278

4 stores
IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | G | SI2 | Ideal

IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | G | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,792

Compare at $1,808

2 stores
HRD | 1.7ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Ideal

HRD | 1.7ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,795

Compare at $1,810

2 stores
GIA | 1.51ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent
Save 39%

GIA | 1.51ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent

From $1,796

Compare at $2,945

5 stores
IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | L | VS1 | Very Good
Save 21.7%

IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | L | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,796

Compare at $2,293

2 stores
GIA | 1.51ct | Oval | L | SI1 | Excellent
Save 40.7%

GIA | 1.51ct | Oval | L | SI1 | Excellent

From $1,807

Compare at $3,045

3 stores
GIA | 1.51ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Ideal
Save 23.2%

GIA | 1.51ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,814

Compare at $2,361

5 stores
GIA | 1.52ct | Oval | L | SI1 | Excellent
Save 23.1%

GIA | 1.52ct | Oval | L | SI1 | Excellent

From $1,819

Compare at $2,366

3 stores
IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Ideal

IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,828

Compare at $1,871

2 stores
IGI | 1.54ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Very Good
Save 21.7%

IGI | 1.54ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Very Good

From $1,830

Compare at $2,338

4 stores
GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | L | VS2 | Excellent
Save 17.2%

GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | L | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,836

Compare at $2,217

5 stores
IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Ideal
Save 14%

IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,857

Compare at $2,159

2 stores
IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | H | I1 | Ideal
Save 14%

IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | H | I1 | Ideal

From $1,859

Compare at $2,162

2 stores
GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | L | SI1 | Excellent
Save 38.5%

GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | L | SI1 | Excellent

From $1,861

Compare at $3,024

3 stores
IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Very Good
Save 21.7%

IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Very Good

From $1,864

Compare at $2,380

4 stores
GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | M | VS2 | Ideal
Save 21.7%

GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | M | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,868

Compare at $2,385

2 stores
GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | M | SI2 | Ideal
Save 21.7%

GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | M | SI2 | Ideal

From $1,869

Compare at $2,388

2 stores
GIA | 1.51ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent
Save 37.1%

GIA | 1.51ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent

From $1,871

Compare at $2,976

3 stores
GIA | 1.51ct | Oval | L | SI1 | Excellent
Save 20.3%

GIA | 1.51ct | Oval | L | SI1 | Excellent

From $1,873

Compare at $2,351

3 stores
IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | K | VS2 | Very Good
Save 21.7%

IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | K | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,873

Compare at $2,393

3 stores
IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Very Good
Save 21.7%

IGI | 1.51ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Very Good

From $1,876

Compare at $2,396

4 stores
GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | L | SI1 | Good
Save 35.2%

GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | L | SI1 | Good

From $1,879

Compare at $2,901

2 stores
IGI | 1.52ct | Oval | J | I1 | Very Good
Save 14%

IGI | 1.52ct | Oval | J | I1 | Very Good

From $1,888

Compare at $2,195

2 stores
IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | G | SI2 | Excellent

IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | G | SI2 | Excellent

From $1,891

Compare at $1,907

2 stores
IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Very Good
Save 25.6%

IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Very Good

From $1,894

Compare at $2,545

3 stores
GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Very Good
Save 25.7%

GIA | 1.5ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Very Good

From $1,904

Compare at $2,564

4 stores
IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Excellent

IGI | 1.5ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Excellent

From $1,905

Compare at $1,922

2 stores

Entry pricing in this benchmark range starts around $457.

What to Know When Shopping for 1.5 Carat Oval Natural Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $38,025 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 $8,460 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 6,645 comparable stones in the 1.50–1.74 carat benchmark range. Prices start around $457 and go up to $38,482.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $8,776 with a median around $8,460.

The observed spread is roughly $38,025 across tracked listings, which is about 98.8% from highest to lowest offer in the 1.50–1.74 carat benchmark range.

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

Based on completed market data, the fair market benchmark is $8,776. The median price is $8,460, 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 13 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 $38,025 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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