2.5 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of February 2026, 2.5 carat oval natural diamonds usually range from $600 to $57,690, with an average price of $23,717.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.6%.Compare 988 verified listings across 8 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
2.5 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 988 verified 2.5-carat oval natural diamonds listed across 8 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $600 to $57,690, with an average asking price of $23,717 and a median of $24,240.
The price spread of $57,090 (99.0% 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.
988 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $600 to $57,690
Average price: $23,717
Median price: $24,240
Available across 8 retailers
Savings potential: up to 99.0%
Price Range Overview
As of Feb 28, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
988
$600
$23,717
$24,240
$57,690
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
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GIA2.46ct | Oval | K | VVS2 | Excellent
From $16,267
Compare at $16,371
GIASave 14.4%2.46ct | Oval | E | SI1 | Very Good
From $20,398
Compare at $23,819
IGISave 84.7%2.46ct | Oval | F | VVS1 | Very Good
From $868
Compare at $5,670
GIASave 71.2%2.46ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Ideal
From $1,810
Compare at $6,280
GIASave 14.2%2.47ct | Oval | D | FL | Ideal
From $44,162
Compare at $51,489
GIA2.47ct | Oval | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $44,667
Compare at $46,407
GIA2.48ct | Oval | G | VVS1 | Very Good
From $33,178
Compare at $35,729
GIA2.49ct | Oval | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $44,486
Compare at $46,221
GIASave 10.2%2.49ct | Oval | J | VS2 | Excellent
From $15,972
Compare at $17,779
IGISave 14.4%2.49ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Very Good
From $695
Compare at $811
IGISave 43.1%2.49ct | Oval | K | VS2 | Ideal
From $5,935
Compare at $10,423
GIASave 17.4%2.5ct | Oval | H | VS1 | Ideal
From $28,150
Compare at $34,069
GIASave 17.9%2.5ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Excellent
From $18,860
Compare at $22,958
GIA2.5ct | Oval | E | SI1 | Ideal
From $28,170
Compare at $30,509
GIA2.5ct | Oval | J | VS1 | Excellent
From $18,324
Compare at $18,511
HRD2.5ct | Oval | H | SI1 | Ideal
From $15,150
Compare at $16,302
HRD2.5ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Ideal
From $8,640
Compare at $9,132
GIA2.5ct | Oval | H | VS1 | Excellent
From $25,766
Compare at $26,258
GIASave 16.6%2.5ct | Oval | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $25,616
Compare at $30,699
GIASave 76.6%2.5ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal
From $1,735
Compare at $7,430
GIA2.5ct | Oval | F | SI2 | Excellent
From $21,920
Compare at $22,031
GIASave 57.3%2.5ct | Oval | D | SI1 | Good
From $22,629
Compare at $53,028
GIASave 57%2.5ct | Oval | E | SI1 | Very Good
From $29,406
Compare at $68,356
GIA2.5ct | Oval | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $29,860
Compare at $32,400
GIA2.5ct | Oval | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $41,140
Compare at $41,401
GIASave 16.6%2.5ct | Oval | F | SI2 | Excellent
From $21,715
Compare at $26,034
GIASave 18.9%2.5ct | Oval | H | VS2 | Very Good
From $27,447
Compare at $33,825
GIASave 18.4%2.5ct | Oval | G | VVS1 | Ideal
From $38,210
Compare at $46,800
2.5ct | Oval | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $38,010
Compare at $42,240
GIA2.5ct | Oval | K | VVS1 | Excellent
From $14,515
Compare at $15,208
GIA2.5ct | Oval | E | SI2 | Ideal
From $18,040
Compare at $19,113
GIA2.5ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $16,940
Compare at $18,302
GIA2.5ct | Oval | H | VS1 | Ideal
From $26,170
Compare at $28,247
GIASave 18.5%2.5ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Excellent
From $15,686
Compare at $19,243
GIASave 18.7%2.5ct | Oval | H | SI1 | Excellent
From $22,823
Compare at $28,089
GIA2.5ct | Oval | H | SI1 | Excellent
From $26,955
Compare at $29,329
GIASave 19.5%2.5ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Ideal
From $16,299
Compare at $20,250
GIA2.5ct | Oval | E | SI1 | Ideal
From $34,484
Compare at $37,969
GIA2.5ct | Oval | G | VS2 | Very Good
From $31,160
Compare at $33,995
GIA2.5ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Very Good
From $17,710
Compare at $18,919
GIA2.5ct | Oval | K | IF | Good
From $15,011
Compare at $15,890
GIA2.5ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Ideal
From $12,470
Compare at $13,778
GIASave 18.3%2.5ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Ideal
From $18,235
Compare at $22,313
GIA2.5ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Excellent
From $20,150
Compare at $21,484
GIASave 58.6%2.5ct | Oval | F | SI2 | Ideal
From $21,600
Compare at $52,170
GIASave 11.5%2.5ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Good
From $45,960
Compare at $51,944
GIA2.5ct | Oval | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $35,609
Compare at $39,226
GIASave 27.1%2.5ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent
From $47,656
Compare at $65,352
GIA2.5ct | Oval | G | VVS2 | Ideal
From $30,230
Compare at $32,617
GIA2.5ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $17,787
Compare at $17,855
Entry pricing in this category starts around $600.
What to Know When Shopping for 2.5 Carat Oval Natural Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $57,090 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 $24,240 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 988 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $600 and go up to $57,690.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $23,717 with a median around $24,240.
The observed spread is roughly $57,090 across tracked listings, which is about 99.0% 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 $24,240, 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 8 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 $57,090 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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