1.8 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 1.8 carat oval natural diamonds usually range from $553 to $30,536, with an average price of $12,167.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.7%.Compare 464 verified listings across 9 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

1.8 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 464 verified 1.8-carat oval natural diamonds listed across 9 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $553 to $30,536, with an average asking price of $12,167 and a median of $12,128.

The price spread of $29,983 (98.2% 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.

  • 464 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $553 to $30,536

  • Average price: $12,167

  • Median price: $12,128

  • Available across 9 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 98.2%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $29,983

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

$553$30,536
Tracked

464

Lowest

$553

Average

$12,167

Median

$12,128

Highest

$30,536

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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1.75ct | Oval | D | SI2 | Very GoodGIA
Save 52.7%

1.75ct | Oval | D | SI2 | Very Good

From $7,660

Compare at $16,180

2 stores
1.75ct | Oval | J | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA

1.75ct | Oval | J | VVS1 | Excellent

From $8,574

Compare at $9,310

4 stores
1.75ct | Oval | H | SI1 | Very GoodGIA

1.75ct | Oval | H | SI1 | Very Good

From $11,451

Compare at $11,813

2 stores
1.75ct | Oval | H | SI1 | Very GoodGIA
Save 18.6%

1.75ct | Oval | H | SI1 | Very Good

From $9,400

Compare at $11,553

5 stores
1.75ct | Oval | D | IF | IdealGIA
Save 63.4%

1.75ct | Oval | D | IF | Ideal

From $2,861

Compare at $7,808

3 stores
1.75ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Very GoodGIA

1.75ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Very Good

From $7,392

Compare at $7,536

2 stores
1.75ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA

1.75ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | Excellent

From $20,240

Compare at $21,618

3 stores
1.75ct | Oval | G | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA

1.75ct | Oval | G | VVS2 | Excellent

From $19,519

Compare at $20,003

2 stores
1.75ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 14.9%

1.75ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $17,510

Compare at $20,579

2 stores
1.75ct | Oval | H | SI2 | IdealGIA
Save 14.3%

1.75ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Ideal

From $7,448

Compare at $8,690

2 stores
1.75ct | Oval | H | VS2 | IdealGIA

1.75ct | Oval | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $13,507

Compare at $13,746

2 stores
1.75ct | Oval | I | VS2 | GoodGIA

1.75ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Good

From $10,629

Compare at $10,698

2 stores
1.75ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 23.6%

1.75ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $700

Compare at $916

2 stores
1.75ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 19.1%

1.75ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $709

Compare at $877

2 stores
1.75ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | IdealGIA
Save 54.9%

1.75ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $15,022

Compare at $33,303

2 stores
1.75ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA

1.75ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $18,956

Compare at $20,906

2 stores
1.75ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | IdealGIA
Save 57.8%

1.75ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,107

Compare at $2,627

3 stores
GIA
Save 23.8%

1.75ct | Oval | E | SI2 | Excellent

From $14,538

Compare at $19,081

2 stores
1.75ct | Oval | D | IF | IdealGIA
Save 63.2%

1.75ct | Oval | D | IF | Ideal

From $2,731

Compare at $7,417

3 stores
1.76ct | Oval | F | VS1 | ExcellentGIA

1.76ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $18,610

Compare at $19,678

3 stores
1.76ct | Oval | E | SI1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 15%

1.76ct | Oval | E | SI1 | Excellent

From $11,910

Compare at $14,009

4 stores
1.76ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA

1.76ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $23,188

Compare at $23,849

2 stores
1.76ct | Oval | K | IF | IdealGIA
Save 54.1%

1.76ct | Oval | K | IF | Ideal

From $7,560

Compare at $16,461

2 stores
1.76ct | Oval | D | SI2 | Very GoodGIA
Save 22.4%

1.76ct | Oval | D | SI2 | Very Good

From $8,475

Compare at $10,923

3 stores
1.76ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Very GoodGIA
Save 21.9%

1.76ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Very Good

From $11,090

Compare at $14,200

4 stores
1.76ct | Oval | K | SI2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 11.7%

1.76ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Excellent

From $5,523

Compare at $6,257

2 stores
1.76ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Very GoodGIA
Save 23.4%

1.76ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Very Good

From $6,855

Compare at $8,954

3 stores
1.76ct | Oval | F | SI2 | IdealGIA

1.76ct | Oval | F | SI2 | Ideal

From $7,870

Compare at $8,576

3 stores
1.76ct | Oval | F | VS1 | ExcellentGIA

1.76ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $18,203

Compare at $18,268

2 stores
1.76ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 62.1%

1.76ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,104

Compare at $2,910

3 stores
1.76ct | Oval | I | SI1 | Very GoodIGI

1.76ct | Oval | I | SI1 | Very Good

From $4,944

Compare at $5,100

2 stores
1.76ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | IdealGIA
Save 57.9%

1.76ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,113

Compare at $2,642

3 stores
1.76ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 17.9%

1.76ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $17,963

Compare at $21,870

3 stores
1.76ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 81.4%

1.76ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $688

Compare at $3,705

5 stores
1.76ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 83.5%

1.76ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $725

Compare at $4,410

4 stores
1.76ct | Oval | D | SI1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 20.6%

1.76ct | Oval | D | SI1 | Excellent

From $11,393

Compare at $14,342

4 stores
1.76ct | Oval | D | IF | IdealGIA
Save 63.4%

1.76ct | Oval | D | IF | Ideal

From $2,876

Compare at $7,852

3 stores
1.76ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | IdealGIA
Save 41.5%

1.76ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $3,190

Compare at $5,450

3 stores
1.77ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | IdealGIA
Save 57.6%

1.77ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,076

Compare at $2,536

3 stores
1.77ct | Oval | E | SI1 | ExcellentGIA

1.77ct | Oval | E | SI1 | Excellent

From $9,770

Compare at $10,825

3 stores
1.77ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Very GoodGIA
Save 10.6%

1.77ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $18,369

Compare at $20,554

2 stores
1.77ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | IdealGIA
Save 56.8%

1.77ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,148

Compare at $2,657

3 stores
1.77ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA

1.77ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $23,090

Compare at $25,610

3 stores
1.77ct | Oval | I | VVS2 | Very GoodGIA
Save 17.7%

1.77ct | Oval | I | VVS2 | Very Good

From $10,538

Compare at $12,800

4 stores
1.77ct | Oval | D | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 30.7%

1.77ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,277

Compare at $1,843

2 stores
1.77ct | Oval | J | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 22.7%

1.77ct | Oval | J | VVS1 | Excellent

From $8,940

Compare at $11,560

3 stores
1.77ct | Oval | I | VS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 36.6%

1.77ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Excellent

From $10,650

Compare at $16,792

3 stores
1.77ct | Oval | I | SI1 | IdealIGI
Save 56.9%

1.77ct | Oval | I | SI1 | Ideal

From $2,217

Compare at $5,149

3 stores
1.77ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | IdealGIA
Save 57.9%

1.77ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,118

Compare at $2,657

3 stores
1.77ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 12.6%

1.77ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $735

Compare at $842

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $553.

What to Know When Shopping for 1.8 Carat Oval Natural Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $29,983 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 $12,128 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 464 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $553 and go up to $30,536.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $12,167 with a median around $12,128.

The observed spread is roughly $29,983 across tracked listings, which is about 98.2% 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 $12,128, 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 9 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 $29,983 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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