1 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of February 2026, 1 carat oval natural diamonds usually range from $392 to $11,779, with an average price of $3,286.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.3%.Compare 3,547 verified listings across 10 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
1 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 3,547 verified 1-carat oval natural diamonds listed across 10 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $392 to $11,779, with an average asking price of $3,286 and a median of $3,110.
The price spread of $11,386 (96.7% 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.
3,547 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $392 to $11,779
Average price: $3,286
Median price: $3,110
Available across 10 retailers
Savings potential: up to 96.7%
Price Range Overview
As of Feb 28, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
3,547
$392
$3,286
$3,110
$11,779
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
Live Listings
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GIA0.95ct | Oval | H | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,407
Compare at $3,525
GIASave 34.2%0.95ct | Oval | G | VVS2 | Excellent
From $3,424
Compare at $5,206
GIASave 40.2%0.95ct | Oval | D | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,081
Compare at $3,480
GIASave 32.1%0.95ct | Oval | I | VVS2 | Excellent
From $1,809
Compare at $2,665
GIASave 19.7%0.95ct | Oval | F | SI2 | Excellent
From $2,346
Compare at $2,922
GIASave 18.2%0.95ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $3,550
Compare at $4,341
GIASave 13.6%0.95ct | Oval | I | VS1 | Ideal
From $2,428
Compare at $2,810
GIASave 13.6%0.95ct | Oval | G | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,190
Compare at $2,534
GIA0.95ct | Oval | K | FL | Very Good
From $2,047
Compare at $2,120
GIASave 17.2%0.95ct | Oval | H | SI1 | Good
From $1,950
Compare at $2,356
GIASave 42.6%0.95ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,323
Compare at $2,306
GIA0.95ct | Oval | D | SI2 | Ideal
From $2,370
Compare at $2,382
GIASave 15.1%0.95ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Very Good
From $3,298
Compare at $3,883
GIASave 33.9%0.95ct | Oval | I | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,576
Compare at $2,383
GIASave 28.6%0.95ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Good
From $3,984
Compare at $5,581
GIA0.95ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Ideal
From $2,990
Compare at $3,012
GIASave 27.9%0.95ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Excellent
From $4,124
Compare at $5,717
GIASave 29.8%0.95ct | Oval | H | VVS2 | Excellent
From $3,872
Compare at $5,512
GIASave 26.9%0.95ct | Oval | G | SI1 | Excellent
From $3,299
Compare at $4,514
GIASave 28.1%0.95ct | Oval | FANCY | VVS1 | Good
From $7,493
Compare at $10,424
GIA0.95ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,579
Compare at $3,703
GIASave 15.8%0.95ct | Oval | G | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,840
Compare at $3,374
GIA0.95ct | Oval | H | SI1 | Ideal
From $1,615
Compare at $1,780
GIA0.95ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Excellent
From $4,184
Compare at $4,409
GIA0.95ct | Oval | I | IF | Excellent
From $3,165
Compare at $3,173
GIASave 34.4%0.95ct | Oval | K | IF | Very Good
From $2,070
Compare at $3,157
GIA0.96ct | Oval | H | VS2 | Very Good
From $2,206
Compare at $2,390
GIA0.96ct | Oval | I | SI1 | Ideal
From $1,674
Compare at $1,830
GIASave 31.6%0.96ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,887
Compare at $4,223
GIA0.96ct | Oval | J | VS2 | Very Good
From $1,297
Compare at $1,420
GIA0.96ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Very Good
From $2,519
Compare at $2,579
GIA0.96ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Good
From $1,963
Compare at $2,140
GIA0.96ct | Oval | D | VS2 | Very Good
From $2,295
Compare at $2,480
GIA0.96ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Ideal
From $2,111
Compare at $2,290
GIA0.96ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Good
From $1,673
Compare at $1,830
GIA0.96ct | Oval | J | VVS2 | Good
From $1,308
Compare at $1,430
GIA0.96ct | Oval | F | SI2 | Very Good
From $1,969
Compare at $2,017
GIA0.96ct | Oval | G | VVS1 | Good
From $3,273
Compare at $3,619
GIA0.96ct | Oval | I | SI1 | Good
From $1,885
Compare at $1,989
GIA0.96ct | Oval | I | VS1 | Ideal
From $2,392
Compare at $2,580
GIASave 11.3%0.96ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Good
From $2,280
Compare at $2,570
GIA0.96ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | Ideal
From $4,085
Compare at $4,400
GIASave 11.6%0.96ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,712
Compare at $1,936
GIASave 39.6%0.96ct | Oval | K | VS1 | Good
From $1,518
Compare at $2,513
GIASave 42.9%0.96ct | Oval | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,511
Compare at $4,401
GIASave 35.5%0.96ct | Oval | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $3,477
Compare at $5,390
GIASave 35.8%0.96ct | Oval | H | VS1 | Very Good
From $2,830
Compare at $4,410
GIASave 39.1%0.96ct | Oval | G | VS2 | Ideal
From $2,805
Compare at $4,609
GIASave 10.1%0.96ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | Very Good
From $3,021
Compare at $3,360
GIASave 51.3%0.96ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Good
From $1,160
Compare at $2,380
Entry pricing in this category starts around $392.
What to Know When Shopping for 1 Carat Oval Natural Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $11,386 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 $3,110 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 3,547 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $392 and go up to $11,779.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $3,286 with a median around $3,110.
The observed spread is roughly $11,386 across tracked listings, which is about 96.7% 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 $3,110, 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 10 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 $11,386 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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