3 Carat Oval Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of April 2026, 3 carat oval lab grown diamonds usually range from $432 to $13,020, with an average price of $2,565.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.7%.Compare 17,526 verified listings across 12 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-04-13

3 Carat Oval Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 17,526 verified 3-carat oval lab grown diamonds listed across 12 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $432 to $13,020, with an average asking price of $2,565 and a median of $1,900.

The price spread of $12,588 (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.

  • 17,526 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $432 to $13,020

  • Average price: $2,565

  • Median price: $1,900

  • Available across 12 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 96.7%

Price Range Overview

As of Apr 13, 2026
Spread $12,588

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

$432$13,020
Tracked

17,526

Lowest

$432

Average

$2,565

Median

$1,900

Highest

$13,020

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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GCAL | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 72.7%

GCAL | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $3,010

Compare at $11,040

3 stores
GCAL | 3ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 71.6%

GCAL | 3ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $3,121

Compare at $10,990

4 stores
GCAL | 3ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 63.3%

GCAL | 3ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $3,347

Compare at $9,130

4 stores
GCAL | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 72.8%

GCAL | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $2,860

Compare at $10,520

2 stores
Save 58.6%

GCAL | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,998

Compare at $7,243

3 stores
Save 59.9%

GCAL | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $3,053

Compare at $7,614

3 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Ideal
Save 97.1%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Ideal

From $1,733

Compare at $60,000

2 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | IF | Excellent
Save 52.8%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | IF | Excellent

From $10,460

Compare at $22,160

4 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | IF | Excellent
Save 67%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | IF | Excellent

From $7,313

Compare at $22,160

5 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 72.2%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $4,129

Compare at $14,850

6 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 29.7%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $8,316

Compare at $11,830

2 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Very Good
Save 74.1%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $2,574

Compare at $9,930

2 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 61.4%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,963

Compare at $5,090

4 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | IF | Ideal
Save 65.9%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | IF | Ideal

From $6,330

Compare at $18,584

6 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Ideal

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,155

2 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 64.1%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $3,118

Compare at $8,697

2 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | IF | Ideal
Save 52.8%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | IF | Ideal

From $10,460

Compare at $22,160

3 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | IF | Excellent
Save 52.8%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | IF | Excellent

From $10,460

Compare at $22,160

4 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | IF | Excellent
Save 52.8%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | IF | Excellent

From $10,460

Compare at $22,160

4 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 40%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $6,500

Compare at $10,830

2 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 72.2%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $4,129

Compare at $14,850

5 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 49.2%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $6,335

Compare at $12,480

3 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 46.4%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $6,335

Compare at $11,830

3 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 46.4%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $6,335

Compare at $11,830

3 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 58.3%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $3,278

Compare at $7,862

5 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 58.3%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $3,278

Compare at $7,862

5 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | FL | Ideal
Save 18%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | FL | Ideal

From $23,090

Compare at $28,156

2 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 58.3%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $3,278

Compare at $7,862

5 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 49.2%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $6,335

Compare at $12,480

3 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 71.7%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $3,008

Compare at $10,620

4 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 58.2%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,227

Compare at $5,330

5 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $6,070

2 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 56.9%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,756

Compare at $6,398

5 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 71.4%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $3,049

Compare at $10,660

6 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | E | SI1 | Excellent
Save 70.9%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | E | SI1 | Excellent

From $1,383

Compare at $4,760

4 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 71.7%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,756

Compare at $9,730

5 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 72.2%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $4,129

Compare at $14,850

6 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 71.7%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,756

Compare at $9,730

5 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 29.7%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $8,316

Compare at $11,830

2 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Ideal

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,155

2 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 33.4%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $8,316

Compare at $12,480

3 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Good
Save 46.4%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Good

From $6,335

Compare at $11,830

3 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 85.3%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,560

Compare at $10,610

4 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 29.7%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $8,316

Compare at $11,830

2 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 71.7%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $3,008

Compare at $10,620

4 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 26.2%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $6,500

Compare at $8,810

2 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 64%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $3,157

Compare at $8,781

2 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 15.4%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,088

Compare at $2,468

2 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 58.3%

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $3,278

Compare at $7,862

2 stores
GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal

GIA | 3ct | Oval | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $5,930

Compare at $6,335

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $432.

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 $12,588 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 $1,900 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 17,526 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $432 and go up to $13,020.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $2,565 with a median around $1,900.

The observed spread is roughly $12,588 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 $1,900, 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 12 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 $12,588 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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