1.6 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of February 2026, 1.6 carat oval natural diamonds usually range from $489 to $20,596, with an average price of $6,442.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 4.1%.Compare 196 verified listings across 7 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
1.6 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 196 verified 1.6-carat oval natural diamonds listed across 7 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $489 to $20,596, with an average asking price of $6,442 and a median of $5,908.
The price spread of $20,107 (97.6% 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.
196 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $489 to $20,596
Average price: $6,442
Median price: $5,908
Available across 7 retailers
Savings potential: up to 97.6%
Price Range Overview
As of Feb 28, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
196
$489
$6,442
$5,908
$20,596
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
Live Listings
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GIASave 13.9%1.56ct | Oval | H | VVS1 | Excellent
From $9,010
Compare at $10,467
GIASave 60.7%1.56ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal
From $938
Compare at $2,384
GIA1.56ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Excellent
From $17,102
Compare at $17,186
GIASave 36.4%1.56ct | Oval | J | VVS1 | Very Good
From $6,643
Compare at $10,445
GIA1.56ct | Oval | K | VS1 | Excellent
From $6,809
Compare at $7,255
GIA1.56ct | Oval | F | VVS1 | Excellent
From $16,270
Compare at $17,201
GIA1.56ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $17,341
Compare at $18,410
GIASave 22.4%1.56ct | Oval | G | SI2 | Very Good
From $5,621
Compare at $7,243
GIASave 32.5%1.56ct | Oval | H | IF | Excellent
From $13,084
Compare at $19,384
GIASave 41.9%1.56ct | Oval | H | VVS2 | Very Good
From $11,607
Compare at $19,961
GIASave 33.7%1.56ct | Oval | F | VVS1 | Excellent
From $15,432
Compare at $23,270
1.56ct | Oval | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $9,785
Compare at $10,939
GIASave 32.2%1.56ct | Oval | G | VS2 | Excellent
From $10,847
Compare at $16,003
GIASave 10.7%1.56ct | Oval | J | VS2 | Good
From $4,633
Compare at $5,188
GIA1.56ct | Oval | J | VS1 | Good
From $4,788
Compare at $5,000
GIA1.56ct | Oval | D | SI2 | Ideal
From $7,893
Compare at $8,090
GIASave 15.4%1.56ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very Good
From $11,690
Compare at $13,820
GIASave 23%1.56ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Excellent
From $3,407
Compare at $4,422
GIASave 20%1.56ct | Oval | K | VS1 | Excellent
From $4,025
Compare at $5,029
GIASave 60.8%1.56ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal
From $938
Compare at $2,391
GIA1.56ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $4,107
Compare at $4,483
IGISave 14.8%1.56ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very Good
From $540
Compare at $634
IGI1.56ct | Oval | D | VS2 | Very Good
From $543
Compare at $589
IGISave 86%1.56ct | Oval | D | IF | Excellent
From $812
Compare at $5,790
IGISave 80%1.56ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Very Good
From $619
Compare at $3,100
IGISave 60.1%1.56ct | Oval | FANCY | VS1 | Excellent
From $501
Compare at $1,255
GIASave 13.8%1.56ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $14,924
Compare at $17,308
GIA1.56ct | Oval | J | VS2 | Excellent
From $8,948
Compare at $9,076
GIASave 31.5%1.56ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | Ideal
From $16,166
Compare at $23,616
IGISave 26.7%1.56ct | Oval | K | VS1 | Ideal
From $2,924
Compare at $3,988
IGISave 15.2%1.56ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very Good
From $510
Compare at $602
GIASave 14.1%1.57ct | Oval | F | VS2 | Good
From $9,720
Compare at $11,322
GIA1.57ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Excellent
From $12,355
Compare at $12,865
GIA1.57ct | Oval | J | IF | Excellent
From $8,282
Compare at $8,445
GIASave 60.7%1.57ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal
From $943
Compare at $2,400
GIASave 38.2%1.57ct | Oval | J | VVS1 | Excellent
From $8,000
Compare at $12,954
GIASave 24.5%1.57ct | Oval | D | SI1 | Very Good
From $7,693
Compare at $10,190
GIASave 54.9%1.57ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | Very Good
From $15,690
Compare at $34,791
GIASave 24.7%1.57ct | Oval | H | SI1 | Very Good
From $7,510
Compare at $9,970
GIASave 62.6%1.57ct | Oval | D | IF | Ideal
From $2,304
Compare at $6,163
GIA1.57ct | Oval | G | IF | Excellent
From $13,819
Compare at $14,706
GIASave 31.6%1.57ct | Oval | FANCY | VVS1 | Good
From $6,515
Compare at $9,524
GIA1.57ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Very Good
From $5,072
Compare at $5,240
GIASave 21.8%1.57ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Excellent
From $10,411
Compare at $13,310
IGISave 57.7%1.57ct | Oval | K | VS2 | Ideal
From $2,814
Compare at $6,657
GIASave 11.4%1.57ct | Oval | H | SI1 | Very Good
From $8,510
Compare at $9,604
GIASave 28.9%1.57ct | Oval | I | SI1 | Excellent
From $7,451
Compare at $10,474
GIASave 29.2%1.57ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | Excellent
From $11,781
Compare at $16,637
GIASave 34.2%1.57ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Excellent
From $8,027
Compare at $12,200
GIA1.57ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $4,904
Compare at $4,948
Entry pricing in this category starts around $489.
What to Know When Shopping for 1.6 Carat Oval Natural Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $20,107 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 $5,908 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 196 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $489 and go up to $20,596.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $6,442 with a median around $5,908.
The observed spread is roughly $20,107 across tracked listings, which is about 97.6% 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 $5,908, 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 7 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 $20,107 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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