8 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Prices Comparison

As of October 2026, 8 carat oval natural diamonds in the 8.00–8.99 carat benchmark range usually range from $9,249 to $573,769, with an average price of $240,632.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are up 0.9%.Compare 42 verified listings across 9 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-10-21

8 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 42 verified 8-carat oval natural diamonds in the 8.00–8.99 carat benchmark range, listed across 9 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $9,249 to $573,769, with an average asking price of $240,632 and a median of $232,285.

Across this category, asking prices span $564,520 (98.4% from the most expensive to the cheapest listing). The same certified diamond can also be listed at different prices by different retailers, which is why CaratRadar compares stones by certificate number.

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.

  • 42 diamonds tracked in the 8.00–8.99 carat benchmark

  • Price range: $9,249 to $573,769

  • Average price: $240,632

  • Median price: $232,285

  • Available across 9 retailers

  • Category price spread: 98.4%

All charts, listings, price matrices, shape comparisons, FAQs, and schema on this page use the same 8.00–8.99 carat benchmark range.

Price Range Overview

As of Oct 21, 2026
Spread $564,520

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

$9,249$573,769
Tracked

42

Lowest

$9,249

Average

$240,632

Median

$232,285

Highest

$573,769

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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HRD | 8.13ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Ideal

HRD | 8.13ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Ideal

From $47,321

Compare at $51,346

2 stores
EGL | 8.73ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Ideal
Save 19.4%

EGL | 8.73ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Ideal

From $71,397

Compare at $88,633

2 stores
IGI | 8.01ct | Oval | K | VVS2 | Very Good

IGI | 8.01ct | Oval | K | VVS2 | Very Good

From $74,366

Compare at $82,448

2 stores
GIA | 8.02ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Ideal
Save 19.4%

GIA | 8.02ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Ideal

From $79,040

Compare at $98,120

2 stores
GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent
Save 13.3%

GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent

From $92,780

Compare at $107,067

2 stores
GIA | 8.03ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Excellent
Save 13.3%

GIA | 8.03ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Excellent

From $101,467

Compare at $117,085

2 stores
GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Excellent
Save 11.6%

GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Excellent

From $107,171

Compare at $121,171

2 stores
GIA | 8.04ct | Oval | L | IF | Excellent
Save 11.3%

GIA | 8.04ct | Oval | L | IF | Excellent

From $119,937

Compare at $135,218

2 stores
HRD | 8.02ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Ideal
Save 19%

HRD | 8.02ct | Oval | H | SI2 | Ideal

From $120,201

Compare at $148,468

2 stores
GIA | 8.63ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Very Good
Save 23.3%

GIA | 8.63ct | Oval | J | SI1 | Very Good

From $121,311

Compare at $158,152

3 stores
GIA | 8.03ct | Oval | J | VS2 | Excellent
Save 15.1%

GIA | 8.03ct | Oval | J | VS2 | Excellent

From $125,391

Compare at $147,725

5 stores
GIA | 8.02ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Ideal
Save 23.3%

GIA | 8.02ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Ideal

From $130,559

Compare at $170,204

2 stores
GIA | 8.02ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Excellent
Save 11.3%

GIA | 8.02ct | Oval | J | SI2 | Excellent

From $142,628

Compare at $160,787

2 stores
GIA | 8.88ct | Oval | K | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 10.5%

GIA | 8.88ct | Oval | K | VVS2 | Very Good

From $145,616

Compare at $162,732

3 stores
GIA | 8.04ct | Oval | I | SI1 | Good
Save 19%

GIA | 8.04ct | Oval | I | SI1 | Good

From $148,563

Compare at $183,500

6 stores
GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Ideal
Save 23.3%

GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | I | SI2 | Ideal

From $149,939

Compare at $195,458

2 stores
GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | J | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 14.7%

GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | J | VVS1 | Ideal

From $163,641

Compare at $191,951

5 stores
IGI | 8.14ct | Oval | H | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 19%

IGI | 8.14ct | Oval | H | VVS2 | Very Good

From $177,916

Compare at $219,757

4 stores
GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | I | VS1 | Excellent
Save 26.8%

GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | I | VS1 | Excellent

From $196,092

Compare at $267,778

5 stores
GIA | 8.12ct | Oval | J | VVS2 | Excellent

GIA | 8.12ct | Oval | J | VVS2 | Excellent

From $197,151

Compare at $209,243

4 stores
GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | I | VS1 | Very Good
Save 20.2%

GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | I | VS1 | Very Good

From $203,453

Compare at $255,086

5 stores
HRD | 8.05ct | Oval | H | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 19%

HRD | 8.05ct | Oval | H | VVS2 | Ideal

From $204,185

Compare at $252,204

3 stores
GIA | 8.06ct | Oval | H | SI1 | Excellent
Save 22%

GIA | 8.06ct | Oval | H | SI1 | Excellent

From $212,180

Compare at $272,025

3 stores
IGI | 8.53ct | Oval | I | IF | Ideal

IGI | 8.53ct | Oval | I | IF | Ideal

From $222,219

Compare at $239,866

3 stores
IGI | 8.04ct | Oval | I | IF | Ideal

IGI | 8.04ct | Oval | I | IF | Ideal

From $229,874

Compare at $248,134

3 stores
GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | H | VS1 | Excellent
Save 13.1%

GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | H | VS1 | Excellent

From $241,284

Compare at $277,559

5 stores
GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Ideal
Save 28.6%

GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | F | SI1 | Ideal

From $247,067

Compare at $346,032

8 stores
GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | H | VVS2 | Good

GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | H | VVS2 | Good

From $276,515

Compare at $277,187

2 stores
GIA | 8.25ct | Oval | H | VS1 | Very Good
Save 37.2%

GIA | 8.25ct | Oval | H | VS1 | Very Good

From $280,305

Compare at $446,346

5 stores
GIA | 8.02ct | Oval | D | SI1 | Excellent
Save 22%

GIA | 8.02ct | Oval | D | SI1 | Excellent

From $281,502

Compare at $360,900

3 stores
GIA | 8.02ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Excellent
Save 13.1%

GIA | 8.02ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $283,472

Compare at $326,112

5 stores
GIA | 8.08ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Ideal
Save 28.6%

GIA | 8.08ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $323,648

Compare at $453,288

8 stores
GIA | 8.08ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 22.1%

GIA | 8.08ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $335,763

Compare at $431,152

2 stores
GIA | 8.04ct | Oval | D | VS2 | Ideal

GIA | 8.04ct | Oval | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $339,990

Compare at $355,846

2 stores
GIA | 8.02ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Ideal
Save 26.9%

GIA | 8.02ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $349,681

Compare at $478,433

4 stores
GIA | 8.74ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Very Good
Save 12.4%

GIA | 8.74ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $354,960

Compare at $405,068

3 stores
GIA | 8.12ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Very Good

GIA | 8.12ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $361,404

Compare at $361,405

2 stores
GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 22%

GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $363,622

Compare at $466,182

3 stores
GIA | 8.46ct | Oval | G | VVS1 | Excellent

GIA | 8.46ct | Oval | G | VVS1 | Excellent

From $385,556

Compare at $391,545

2 stores
GIA | 8.88ct | Oval | F | VS2 | Good
Save 16.2%

GIA | 8.88ct | Oval | F | VS2 | Good

From $391,790

Compare at $467,494

4 stores
GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | E | FL | Excellent
Save 14.5%

GIA | 8.01ct | Oval | E | FL | Excellent

From $444,156

Compare at $519,317

2 stores
GIA | 8.03ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Very Good
Save 15.6%

GIA | 8.03ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $462,203

Compare at $547,715

3 stores

Entry pricing in this benchmark range starts around $9,249.

What to Know When Shopping for 8 Carat Oval Natural Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers, because the same certificate can be listed at different prices by different stores. Across this whole category, asking prices span $564,520 from the cheapest to the most expensive listing.
  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 $232,285 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 42 comparable stones in the 8.00–8.99 carat benchmark range. Prices start around $9,249 and go up to $573,769.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $240,632 with a median around $232,285.

The observed spread is roughly $564,520 across tracked listings, which is about 98.4% from highest to lowest offer in the 8.00–8.99 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 $240,632. The median price is $232,285, 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 9 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. Across this category, asking prices span $564,520 from the cheapest to the most expensive listing, and the same certified diamond can also carry different prices at different 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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