2.3 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 2.3 carat oval natural diamonds usually range from $649 to $52,305, with an average price of $16,500.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.7%.Compare 98 verified listings across 6 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

2.3 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 98 verified 2.3-carat oval natural diamonds listed across 6 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $649 to $52,305, with an average asking price of $16,500 and a median of $17,810.

The price spread of $51,657 (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 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.

  • 98 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $649 to $52,305

  • Average price: $16,500

  • Median price: $17,810

  • Available across 6 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 98.8%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $51,657

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

$649$52,305
Tracked

98

Lowest

$649

Average

$16,500

Median

$17,810

Highest

$52,305

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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2.25ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 73.1%

2.25ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,237

Compare at $4,600

4 stores
2.25ct | Oval | L | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 10.8%

2.25ct | Oval | L | VS1 | Excellent

From $9,893

Compare at $11,090

2 stores
2.25ct | Oval | I | SI1 | Very GoodGIA
Save 17.4%

2.25ct | Oval | I | SI1 | Very Good

From $14,750

Compare at $17,868

2 stores
2.25ct | Oval | H | SI2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 18.8%

2.25ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Excellent

From $16,974

Compare at $20,898

2 stores
2.25ct | Oval | I | SI2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 28.6%

2.25ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Excellent

From $13,087

Compare at $18,341

2 stores
2.25ct | Oval | J | VS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 36.5%

2.25ct | Oval | J | VS2 | Excellent

From $14,440

Compare at $22,732

2 stores
2.25ct | Oval | F | VS2 | Very GoodGIA

2.25ct | Oval | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $28,325

Compare at $30,361

3 stores
2.25ct | Oval | FANCY | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 49.3%

2.25ct | Oval | FANCY | VVS1 | Very Good

From $1,611

Compare at $3,176

2 stores
2.25ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 33.2%

2.25ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $649

Compare at $971

3 stores
2.26ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA

2.26ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $52,305

Compare at $54,260

2 stores
2.26ct | Oval | H | VS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 16.6%

2.26ct | Oval | H | VS2 | Excellent

From $21,157

Compare at $25,365

3 stores
2.26ct | Oval | D | VS1 | IdealGIA
Save 74.3%

2.26ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,207

Compare at $4,690

6 stores
2.26ct | Oval | D | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 32.6%

2.26ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,227

Compare at $1,822

2 stores
2.26ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Very GoodGIA
Save 19.6%

2.26ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Very Good

From $14,039

Compare at $17,462

3 stores
2.26ct | Oval | J | VS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 11.2%

2.26ct | Oval | J | VS2 | Excellent

From $15,240

Compare at $17,171

2 stores
2.26ct | Oval | H | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 25.5%

2.26ct | Oval | H | VS1 | Excellent

From $21,900

Compare at $29,407

2 stores
2.26ct | Oval | H | VS2 | Very GoodGIA
Save 16.2%

2.26ct | Oval | H | VS2 | Very Good

From $17,698

Compare at $21,117

2 stores
2.26ct | Oval | D | FL | ExcellentGIA

2.26ct | Oval | D | FL | Excellent

From $41,503

Compare at $44,662

2 stores
2.26ct | Oval | I | VS2 | IdealGIA

2.26ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Ideal

From $18,088

Compare at $19,278

2 stores
2.26ct | Oval | I | VS1 | Very GoodGIA
Save 17.8%

2.26ct | Oval | I | VS1 | Very Good

From $18,766

Compare at $22,843

3 stores
2.26ct | Oval | K | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 51.2%

2.26ct | Oval | K | VS2 | Ideal

From $5,245

Compare at $10,757

3 stores
2.27ct | Oval | G | VS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 19.2%

2.27ct | Oval | G | VS2 | Excellent

From $25,792

Compare at $31,906

3 stores
2.27ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | IdealGIA
Save 59.8%

2.27ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,390

Compare at $3,455

3 stores
2.27ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 29.5%

2.27ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,002

Compare at $1,421

2 stores
2.27ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 29.5%

2.27ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,002

Compare at $1,421

2 stores
2.27ct | Oval | G | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 11.5%

2.27ct | Oval | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $34,790

Compare at $39,328

3 stores
2.27ct | Oval | G | VVS2 | GoodGIA

2.27ct | Oval | G | VVS2 | Good

From $25,353

Compare at $25,836

2 stores
2.27ct | Oval | G | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 10.8%

2.27ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $34,987

Compare at $39,204

3 stores
2.27ct | Oval | F | VS2 | ExcellentGIA

2.27ct | Oval | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $27,163

Compare at $29,431

2 stores
2.27ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 17.7%

2.27ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $897

Compare at $1,089

2 stores
2.28ct | Oval | L | VS2 | Very GoodGIA

2.28ct | Oval | L | VS2 | Very Good

From $9,384

Compare at $10,329

3 stores
2.28ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 45.7%

2.28ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,006

Compare at $1,851

3 stores
2.28ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 15.9%

2.28ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $799

Compare at $951

2 stores
2.28ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 75.8%

2.28ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $664

Compare at $2,740

5 stores
2.28ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | IdealGIA
Save 58.9%

2.28ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,425

Compare at $3,470

2 stores
2.29ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Very GoodGIA
Save 22.9%

2.29ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $29,181

Compare at $37,843

2 stores
2.29ct | Oval | FANCY | VS1 | GoodGIA
Save 25.2%

2.29ct | Oval | FANCY | VS1 | Good

From $22,097

Compare at $29,525

2 stores
2.3ct | Oval | F | SI1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 35.7%

2.3ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Excellent

From $24,106

Compare at $37,463

3 stores
2.3ct | Oval | J | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA

2.3ct | Oval | J | VVS2 | Excellent

From $15,687

Compare at $15,750

2 stores
GIA
Save 12.9%

2.3ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Excellent

From $18,837

Compare at $21,636

2 stores
2.3ct | Oval | D | SI1 | ExcellentGIA

2.3ct | Oval | D | SI1 | Excellent

From $21,770

Compare at $21,869

2 stores
2.3ct | Oval | F | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 11.4%

2.3ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $34,226

Compare at $38,622

2 stores
2.3ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Very GoodGIA
Save 16.6%

2.3ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Very Good

From $23,210

Compare at $27,822

3 stores
2.3ct | Oval | J | VS2 | ExcellentGIA

2.3ct | Oval | J | VS2 | Excellent

From $17,614

Compare at $18,382

2 stores
2.3ct | Oval | G | VS1 | ExcellentGIA

2.3ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $35,449

Compare at $38,158

2 stores
2.3ct | Oval | H | SI1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 19.5%

2.3ct | Oval | H | SI1 | Excellent

From $20,419

Compare at $25,377

3 stores
2.3ct | Oval | G | SI1 | GoodGIA

2.3ct | Oval | G | SI1 | Good

From $19,721

Compare at $21,219

2 stores
2.3ct | Oval | D | SI1 | ExcellentGIA

2.3ct | Oval | D | SI1 | Excellent

From $30,810

Compare at $31,806

2 stores
2.3ct | Oval | D | SI1 | GoodGIA
Save 13.2%

2.3ct | Oval | D | SI1 | Good

From $21,927

Compare at $25,260

2 stores
2.3ct | Oval | H | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 25.3%

2.3ct | Oval | H | VVS2 | Ideal

From $24,730

Compare at $33,120

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $649.

What to Know When Shopping for 2.3 Carat Oval Natural Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $51,657 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 $17,810 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 98 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $649 and go up to $52,305.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $16,500 with a median around $17,810.

The observed spread is roughly $51,657 across tracked listings, which is about 98.8% 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 $17,810, 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 $51,657 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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