8.5 Carat Oval Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of March 2026, 8.5 carat oval lab grown diamonds usually range from $1,759 to $16,230, with an average price of $3,326.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 5%.Compare 70 verified listings across 6 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-03-01

8.5 Carat Oval Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 70 verified 8.5-carat oval lab grown diamonds listed across 6 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $1,759 to $16,230, with an average asking price of $3,326 and a median of $3,105.

The price spread of $14,471 (89.2% 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.

  • 70 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $1,759 to $16,230

  • Average price: $3,326

  • Median price: $3,105

  • Available across 6 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 89.2%

Price Range Overview

As of Mar 1, 2026
Spread $14,471

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

$1,759$16,230
Tracked

70

Lowest

$1,759

Average

$3,326

Median

$3,105

Highest

$16,230

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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8.45ct | Oval | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 88.6%

8.45ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,032

Compare at $17,840

7 stores
8.45ct | Oval | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.6%

8.45ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,601

Compare at $14,160

5 stores
8.45ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 85.8%

8.45ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,800

Compare at $19,650

5 stores
8.46ct | Oval | H | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 82.2%

8.46ct | Oval | H | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,967

Compare at $11,080

6 stores
8.46ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 76%

8.46ct | Oval | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $3,219

Compare at $13,438

5 stores
8.46ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 14.7%

8.46ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $5,944

Compare at $6,971

2 stores
8.47ct | Oval | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 89.5%

8.47ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,942

Compare at $18,430

4 stores
8.47ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 54.8%

8.47ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,484

Compare at $5,497

2 stores
8.47ct | Oval | G | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 87.4%

8.47ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,957

Compare at $15,510

7 stores
8.49ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 48.1%

8.49ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $3,238

Compare at $6,242

3 stores
8.49ct | Oval | G | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 87.4%

8.49ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,961

Compare at $15,550

8 stores
8.49ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI

8.49ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $2,968

Compare at $3,086

2 stores
8.49ct | Oval | E | VS1 | IdealGIA
Save 66%

8.49ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $10,403

Compare at $30,564

3 stores
8.49ct | Oval | F | VS2 | IdealGIA
Save 22%

8.49ct | Oval | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $16,230

Compare at $20,801

2 stores
8.5ct | Oval | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 89.1%

8.5ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,963

Compare at $17,950

3 stores
8.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 47.1%

8.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $3,182

Compare at $6,014

3 stores
8.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 81.3%

8.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $2,140

Compare at $11,460

5 stores
8.5ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 49.1%

8.5ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $3,285

Compare at $6,448

3 stores
8.5ct | Oval | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 47.1%

8.5ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $3,207

Compare at $6,061

3 stores
8.5ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 51.8%

8.5ct | Oval | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $5,030

Compare at $10,429

3 stores
8.5ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 49.1%

8.5ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $3,285

Compare at $6,448

3 stores
8.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 47.1%

8.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $3,182

Compare at $6,014

3 stores
8.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 89%

8.5ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $2,174

Compare at $19,770

7 stores
8.51ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 66.6%

8.51ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $2,428

Compare at $7,271

4 stores
8.51ct | Oval | F | VS1 | GoodIGI
Save 59.2%

8.51ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Good

From $4,282

Compare at $10,502

2 stores
8.51ct | Oval | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 70.3%

8.51ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $5,373

Compare at $18,090

2 stores
8.51ct | Oval | F | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 81.8%

8.51ct | Oval | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $2,947

Compare at $16,170

3 stores
8.51ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 90%

8.51ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,985

Compare at $19,910

6 stores
8.51ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 72.4%

8.51ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $3,512

Compare at $12,710

4 stores
8.51ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | GoodGIA
Save 74.9%

8.51ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Good

From $9,623

Compare at $38,320

2 stores
8.52ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 47.1%

8.52ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $3,255

Compare at $6,152

3 stores
8.52ct | Oval | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI

8.52ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $3,214

Compare at $3,340

2 stores
8.52ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 86.1%

8.52ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $3,087

Compare at $22,130

5 stores
8.52ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 87.7%

8.52ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,732

Compare at $22,130

5 stores
8.52ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 49.1%

8.52ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $3,293

Compare at $6,464

3 stores
8.52ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 47.1%

8.52ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $3,189

Compare at $6,028

3 stores
8.52ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 89.2%

8.52ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,141

Compare at $19,820

8 stores
8.52ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 83.1%

8.52ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $3,738

Compare at $22,130

4 stores
8.52ct | Oval | H | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 88.1%

8.52ct | Oval | H | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,759

Compare at $14,760

4 stores
8.52ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 30.9%

8.52ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $2,172

Compare at $3,145

3 stores
8.52ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 47.6%

8.52ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $3,088

Compare at $5,897

3 stores
8.52ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 62.5%

8.52ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $2,197

Compare at $5,852

4 stores
8.52ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 85.6%

8.52ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $3,122

Compare at $21,720

3 stores
8.52ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI

8.52ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $3,404

Compare at $3,489

2 stores
8.52ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 89.9%

8.52ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $2,238

Compare at $22,250

5 stores
8.53ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 71.3%

8.53ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $3,244

Compare at $11,310

4 stores
8.53ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 54.8%

8.53ct | Oval | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $3,296

Compare at $7,287

3 stores
8.53ct | Oval | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 89.5%

8.53ct | Oval | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,302

Compare at $21,890

7 stores
8.53ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 90.6%

8.53ct | Oval | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,878

Compare at $19,960

6 stores
8.53ct | Oval | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 64.6%

8.53ct | Oval | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,717

Compare at $7,676

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $1,759.

What to Know When Shopping for 8.5 Carat Oval Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $14,471 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 $3,105 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 70 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $1,759 and go up to $16,230.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $3,326 with a median around $3,105.

The observed spread is roughly $14,471 across tracked listings, which is about 89.2% 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 $3,105, 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 6 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 $14,471 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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