5.5 Carat Oval Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of April 2026, 5.5 carat oval lab grown diamonds usually range from $960 to $25,502, with an average price of $4,686.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.8%.Compare 777 verified listings across 8 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-04-14

5.5 Carat Oval Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 777 verified 5.5-carat oval lab grown diamonds listed across 8 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $960 to $25,502, with an average asking price of $4,686 and a median of $3,517.

The price spread of $24,542 (96.2% 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.

  • 777 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $960 to $25,502

  • Average price: $4,686

  • Median price: $3,517

  • Available across 8 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 96.2%

Price Range Overview

As of Apr 14, 2026
Spread $24,542

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

$960$25,502
Tracked

777

Lowest

$960

Average

$4,686

Median

$3,517

Highest

$25,502

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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GIA | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Ideal
Save 75.8%

GIA | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $6,481

Compare at $26,770

5 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | G | SI1 | Ideal
Save 76.1%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | G | SI1 | Ideal

From $1,847

Compare at $7,720

6 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 66.6%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS1 | Excellent

From $5,913

Compare at $17,679

3 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | G | SI1 | Ideal
Save 76.1%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | G | SI1 | Ideal

From $1,847

Compare at $7,720

6 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Ideal
Save 74.3%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,648

Compare at $6,420

6 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | G | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 86.6%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,533

Compare at $11,400

6 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Ideal
Save 75.8%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $2,750

Compare at $11,380

2 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Ideal
Save 70.7%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,773

Compare at $9,460

4 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 73.6%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,705

Compare at $17,850

6 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | I | VS1 | Ideal
Save 63.4%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | I | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,505

Compare at $4,114

3 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Ideal
Save 76.2%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Ideal

From $1,566

Compare at $6,570

5 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Ideal
Save 85.5%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Ideal

From $1,260

Compare at $8,660

7 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VS2 | Excellent
Save 75.5%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,462

Compare at $5,960

8 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Very Good
Save 42.5%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $6,486

Compare at $11,277

2 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Ideal
Save 69.4%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $3,483

Compare at $11,380

3 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 74.8%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS1 | Ideal

From $5,225

Compare at $20,710

8 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Ideal
Save 77.9%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,400

Compare at $10,860

7 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 86.9%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,858

Compare at $14,210

2 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | FANCY | VS2 | Excellent
Save 57.5%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | FANCY | VS2 | Excellent

From $5,295

Compare at $12,449

2 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 77.3%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,858

Compare at $8,170

6 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | G | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 83.8%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | G | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,832

Compare at $11,340

8 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 84.9%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,144

Compare at $14,200

5 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | G | VS2 | Very Good
Save 76.1%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | G | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,614

Compare at $6,760

5 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 77.2%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,917

Compare at $8,400

5 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 61.6%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,864

Compare at $4,849

5 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 74.6%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,259

Compare at $8,910

2 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Ideal
Save 64.8%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,713

Compare at $4,861

3 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 76.1%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,664

Compare at $6,970

5 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 86.6%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,904

Compare at $14,190

7 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 33.6%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,614

Compare at $2,429

2 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Ideal
Save 77.2%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,989

Compare at $8,710

7 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Ideal
Save 80.2%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,975

Compare at $9,990

2 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 52.1%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,890

Compare at $3,945

2 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 49.9%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,713

Compare at $3,418

5 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 52.1%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,864

Compare at $3,892

4 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 63.5%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,847

Compare at $5,067

5 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 52.1%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,864

Compare at $3,892

4 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 33.6%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,614

Compare at $2,429

2 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 61.6%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,864

Compare at $4,849

5 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 87.2%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,648

Compare at $12,830

2 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Ideal
Save 85.8%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,631

Compare at $11,460

2 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 76.6%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,680

Compare at $7,170

6 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 63.4%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,930

Compare at $5,278

5 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | H | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 44.1%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | H | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,906

Compare at $3,407

4 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 63.6%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,841

Compare at $5,051

5 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 63.4%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,930

Compare at $5,278

5 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Ideal
Save 81.2%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,975

Compare at $10,500

2 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 73.8%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,055

Compare at $7,830

2 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 79.2%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,975

Compare at $9,500

2 stores
IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 72.9%

IGI | 5.5ct | Oval | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,141

Compare at $7,900

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $960.

What to Know When Shopping for 5.5 Carat Oval Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $24,542 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 $3,517 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 777 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $960 and go up to $25,502.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $4,686 with a median around $3,517.

The observed spread is roughly $24,542 across tracked listings, which is about 96.2% 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 $3,517, 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 $24,542 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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