3 Carat Oval Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 3 carat oval lab grown diamonds usually range from $622 to $26,970, with an average price of $1,535.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 3%.Compare 11,051 verified listings across 13 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

3 Carat Oval Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 11,051 verified 3-carat oval lab grown diamonds listed across 13 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $622 to $26,970, with an average asking price of $1,535 and a median of $1,079.

The price spread of $26,348 (97.7% 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.

  • 11,051 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $622 to $26,970

  • Average price: $1,535

  • Median price: $1,079

  • Available across 13 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 97.7%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $26,348

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

$622$26,970
Tracked

11,051

Lowest

$622

Average

$1,535

Median

$1,079

Highest

$26,970

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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2.96ct | Oval | H | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 45.5%

2.96ct | Oval | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $752

Compare at $1,380

4 stores
2.96ct | Oval | H | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 52.5%

2.96ct | Oval | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $665

Compare at $1,402

5 stores
2.96ct | Oval | G | SI1 | IdealIGI
Save 84.2%

2.96ct | Oval | G | SI1 | Ideal

From $672

Compare at $4,260

4 stores
2.96ct | Oval | H | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 52.6%

2.96ct | Oval | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $654

Compare at $1,380

5 stores
2.96ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 77.4%

2.96ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $905

Compare at $4,008

3 stores
2.96ct | Oval | H | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 62.3%

2.96ct | Oval | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $677

Compare at $1,799

5 stores
2.96ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 82.1%

2.96ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,455

Compare at $8,150

6 stores
2.96ct | Oval | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 75.3%

2.96ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,161

Compare at $4,700

2 stores
2.96ct | Oval | D | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 81.2%

2.96ct | Oval | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $850

Compare at $4,520

7 stores
2.96ct | Oval | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 78.8%

2.96ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $761

Compare at $3,590

7 stores
2.96ct | Oval | D | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 64%

2.96ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,086

Compare at $3,015

2 stores
2.96ct | Oval | D | SI1 | IdealIGI
Save 87.1%

2.96ct | Oval | D | SI1 | Ideal

From $683

Compare at $5,290

3 stores
2.96ct | Oval | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.7%

2.96ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $773

Compare at $5,805

7 stores
2.96ct | Oval | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 84.2%

2.96ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $919

Compare at $5,805

6 stores
2.96ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 64.5%

2.96ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $695

Compare at $1,958

4 stores
2.96ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 15.3%

2.96ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $785

Compare at $926

2 stores
2.96ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 73.3%

2.96ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,372

Compare at $5,140

6 stores
2.96ct | Oval | D | IF | ExcellentIGI
Save 52.1%

2.96ct | Oval | D | IF | Excellent

From $3,799

Compare at $7,923

4 stores
2.96ct | Oval | H | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 44.7%

2.96ct | Oval | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $718

Compare at $1,297

4 stores
2.96ct | Oval | H | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 45.6%

2.96ct | Oval | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $718

Compare at $1,319

4 stores
2.96ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 61.4%

2.96ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $947

Compare at $2,455

2 stores
2.96ct | Oval | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 83.9%

2.96ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $988

Compare at $6,150

3 stores
2.96ct | Oval | H | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 61.7%

2.96ct | Oval | H | VVS2 | Ideal

From $689

Compare at $1,799

5 stores
2.96ct | Oval | F | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 77.9%

2.96ct | Oval | F | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,287

Compare at $10,360

7 stores
2.96ct | Oval | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 79.4%

2.96ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,012

Compare at $4,920

5 stores
2.96ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 77.9%

2.96ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,039

Compare at $4,700

5 stores
2.96ct | Oval | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 84.2%

2.96ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $982

Compare at $6,210

5 stores
2.96ct | Oval | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 84.2%

2.96ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $982

Compare at $6,210

3 stores
IGI
Save 67.3%

2.96ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $833

Compare at $2,545

4 stores
2.96ct | Oval | D | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 80.1%

2.96ct | Oval | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $776

Compare at $3,900

3 stores
2.96ct | Oval | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 60.2%

2.96ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,012

Compare at $2,545

2 stores
2.96ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 35.9%

2.96ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,856

Compare at $4,459

2 stores
2.96ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 58%

2.96ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,358

Compare at $3,234

4 stores
IGI
Save 78.2%

2.96ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $919

Compare at $4,220

4 stores
2.96ct | Oval | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.7%

2.96ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $773

Compare at $5,805

5 stores
2.96ct | Oval | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 86.7%

2.96ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $761

Compare at $5,700

5 stores
2.96ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 88.2%

2.96ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $761

Compare at $6,460

6 stores
2.96ct | Oval | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.7%

2.96ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $773

Compare at $5,805

5 stores
2.96ct | Oval | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 67.3%

2.96ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $833

Compare at $2,545

4 stores
2.96ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 88.2%

2.96ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $995

Compare at $8,450

4 stores
2.96ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | GoodIGI
Save 43.2%

2.96ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Good

From $1,031

Compare at $1,815

2 stores
2.96ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 15.3%

2.96ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $785

Compare at $926

2 stores
2.96ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 15.3%

2.96ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $785

Compare at $926

2 stores
2.96ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 67.1%

2.96ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $992

Compare at $3,015

3 stores
2.96ct | Oval | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 59.9%

2.96ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $936

Compare at $2,335

2 stores
2.96ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 79.1%

2.96ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,247

Compare at $5,970

5 stores
2.96ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 72.1%

2.96ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $874

Compare at $3,135

5 stores
2.96ct | Oval | D | IF | IdealIGI
Save 68.4%

2.96ct | Oval | D | IF | Ideal

From $4,035

Compare at $12,780

5 stores
2.96ct | Oval | F | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 14.4%

2.96ct | Oval | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $767

Compare at $896

2 stores
2.96ct | Oval | D | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 69%

2.96ct | Oval | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $926

Compare at $2,985

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $622.

What to Know When Shopping for 3 Carat Oval Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $26,348 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 $1,079 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. Lab-grown diamonds offer excellent value. Ensure the stone comes with a GIA or IGI certificate confirming it is laboratory-grown.
  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 11,051 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $622 and go up to $26,970.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $1,535 with a median around $1,079.

The observed spread is roughly $26,348 across tracked listings, which is about 97.7% 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 $1,079, 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 13 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 $26,348 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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