4 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Prices Comparison

As of October 2026, 4 carat oval natural diamonds in the 4.00–4.49 carat benchmark range usually range from $1,228 to $260,008, with an average price of $65,318.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.5%.Compare 375 verified listings across 11 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-10-13

4 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 375 verified 4-carat oval natural diamonds in the 4.00–4.49 carat benchmark range, listed across 11 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $1,228 to $260,008, with an average asking price of $65,318 and a median of $62,110.

The price spread of $258,780 (99.5% 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 use the same benchmark range throughout the page and 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.

  • 375 diamonds tracked in the 4.00–4.49 carat benchmark

  • Price range: $1,228 to $260,008

  • Average price: $65,318

  • Median price: $62,110

  • Available across 11 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 99.5%

All charts, listings, price matrices, shape comparisons, FAQs, and schema on this page use the same 4.00–4.49 carat benchmark range.

Price Range Overview

As of Oct 13, 2026
Spread $258,780

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

$1,228$260,008
Tracked

375

Lowest

$1,228

Average

$65,318

Median

$62,110

Highest

$260,008

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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GIA | 4ct | Oval | FANCY | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 20%

GIA | 4ct | Oval | FANCY | VVS2 | Excellent

From $5,524

Compare at $6,905

2 stores
IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | I | I1 | Ideal
Save 15.3%

IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | I | I1 | Ideal

From $7,535

Compare at $8,898

2 stores
IGI | 4.03ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Very Good
Save 19.3%

IGI | 4.03ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Very Good

From $15,265

Compare at $18,922

4 stores
GIA | 4.02ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent
Save 16%

GIA | 4.02ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent

From $16,007

Compare at $19,064

5 stores
GIA | 4.06ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent

GIA | 4.06ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $16,225

Compare at $16,780

2 stores
IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Ideal
Save 12.1%

IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Ideal

From $16,930

Compare at $19,252

2 stores
IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Ideal

IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Ideal

From $17,472

Compare at $18,009

2 stores
IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | L | VS1 | Very Good
Save 18.7%

IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | L | VS1 | Very Good

From $17,825

Compare at $21,913

3 stores
IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Ideal

IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Ideal

From $18,167

Compare at $18,725

2 stores
HRD | 4.01ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Ideal
Save 27%

HRD | 4.01ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Ideal

From $18,397

Compare at $25,206

3 stores
HRD | 4.03ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent
Save 10.4%

HRD | 4.03ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $19,615

Compare at $21,896

2 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | M | VS1 | Ideal
Save 13.7%

GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | M | VS1 | Ideal

From $19,710

Compare at $22,851

2 stores
GIA | 4.02ct | Oval | FANCY | SI2
Save 11.1%

GIA | 4.02ct | Oval | FANCY | SI2

From $20,449

Compare at $23,005

2 stores
IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | K | VS1 | Very Good
Save 11.1%

IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | K | VS1 | Very Good

From $20,720

Compare at $23,307

3 stores
IGI | 4.03ct | Oval | K | VS1 | Very Good
Save 11.1%

IGI | 4.03ct | Oval | K | VS1 | Very Good

From $20,822

Compare at $23,423

3 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent
Save 25.7%

GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent

From $20,962

Compare at $28,217

3 stores
GIA | 4.02ct | Oval | L | VS2 | Excellent

GIA | 4.02ct | Oval | L | VS2 | Excellent

From $21,438

Compare at $21,841

2 stores
HRD | 4.03ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Ideal
Save 21.9%

HRD | 4.03ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Ideal

From $21,810

Compare at $27,914

3 stores
GIA | 4.02ct | Oval | L | VS2 | Ideal
Save 18.3%

GIA | 4.02ct | Oval | L | VS2 | Ideal

From $21,918

Compare at $26,822

4 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | L | SI1 | Ideal
Save 20.4%

GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | L | SI1 | Ideal

From $22,553

Compare at $28,322

5 stores
IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | J | VVS1 | Very Good
Save 16.5%

IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | J | VVS1 | Very Good

From $23,169

Compare at $27,740

4 stores
IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | F | SI2 | Very Good

IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | F | SI2 | Very Good

From $23,533

Compare at $24,606

2 stores
GIA | 4.02ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Ideal
Save 13%

GIA | 4.02ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Ideal

From $23,725

Compare at $27,257

4 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | L | SI1 | Excellent
Save 11.9%

GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | L | SI1 | Excellent

From $23,845

Compare at $27,051

4 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent
Save 20.6%

GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $23,906

Compare at $30,099

4 stores
GIA | 4.02ct | Oval | G | SI1 | Good
Save 30.8%

GIA | 4.02ct | Oval | G | SI1 | Good

From $23,927

Compare at $34,576

2 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent
Save 23.6%

GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent

From $23,949

Compare at $31,347

3 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Very Good
Save 14%

GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Very Good

From $24,302

Compare at $28,264

4 stores
IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Ideal
Save 19.2%

IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Ideal

From $24,322

Compare at $30,103

4 stores
GIA | 4.02ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Excellent
Save 18%

GIA | 4.02ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Excellent

From $24,540

Compare at $29,918

3 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Very Good
Save 14%

GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Very Good

From $24,709

Compare at $28,727

5 stores
IGI | 4.02ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Ideal
Save 10.8%

IGI | 4.02ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Ideal

From $24,746

Compare at $27,728

3 stores
IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Ideal

IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Ideal

From $24,910

Compare at $26,857

3 stores
GIA | 4ct | Oval | L | SI1 | Excellent

GIA | 4ct | Oval | L | SI1 | Excellent

From $26,961

Compare at $27,327

2 stores
IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | J | VS2 | Ideal
Save 10.8%

IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | J | VS2 | Ideal

From $27,144

Compare at $30,429

3 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | L | VS2 | Very Good
Save 14.6%

GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | L | VS2 | Very Good

From $27,154

Compare at $31,800

2 stores
IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | J | VS1 | Very Good
Save 10.8%

IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | J | VS1 | Very Good

From $27,245

Compare at $30,541

2 stores
IGI | 4ct | Oval | F | SI2 | Ideal

IGI | 4ct | Oval | F | SI2 | Ideal

From $27,439

Compare at $28,211

2 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Excellent
Save 18%

GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Excellent

From $27,586

Compare at $33,648

3 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Excellent
Save 23.2%

GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Excellent

From $27,630

Compare at $35,967

5 stores
IGI | 4.02ct | Oval | J | VS1 | Very Good
Save 20.3%

IGI | 4.02ct | Oval | J | VS1 | Very Good

From $28,134

Compare at $35,295

4 stores
GIA | 4.03ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Ideal
Save 23.1%

GIA | 4.03ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Ideal

From $28,220

Compare at $36,688

7 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Ideal
Save 20.5%

GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Ideal

From $28,290

Compare at $35,606

4 stores
GIA | 4.02ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent
Save 17.1%

GIA | 4.02ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $28,715

Compare at $34,638

4 stores
GIA | 4.03ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Very Good
Save 17.1%

GIA | 4.03ct | Oval | K | SI1 | Very Good

From $28,786

Compare at $34,724

5 stores
IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | G | SI2 | Ideal

IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | G | SI2 | Ideal

From $28,814

Compare at $29,625

2 stores
IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Ideal
Save 23.1%

IGI | 4.01ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Ideal

From $28,920

Compare at $37,625

2 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Ideal
Save 20%

GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Ideal

From $30,073

Compare at $37,577

2 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Very Good
Save 19%

GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Very Good

From $30,188

Compare at $37,278

7 stores
GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | K | VS1 | Ideal
Save 12.7%

GIA | 4.01ct | Oval | K | VS1 | Ideal

From $30,231

Compare at $34,612

4 stores

Entry pricing in this benchmark range starts around $1,228.

What to Know When Shopping for 4 Carat Oval Natural Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $258,780 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 $62,110 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 375 comparable stones in the 4.00–4.49 carat benchmark range. Prices start around $1,228 and go up to $260,008.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $65,318 with a median around $62,110.

The observed spread is roughly $258,780 across tracked listings, which is about 99.5% from highest to lowest offer in the 4.00–4.49 carat benchmark range.

We refresh pricing data daily so these pages stay current with market changes.

Based on completed market data, the fair market benchmark is $65,318. The median price is $62,110, so offers between the median and fair benchmark can be reasonable, while reputable listings below the median may be especially competitive.

We currently track this stone category across 11 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 $258,780 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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