How much does a 0.20 to 0.49ct I VS2 lab grown oval diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 0.20 to 0.49ct I VS2 lab grown oval diamonds typically cost $277 CAD to $628 CAD, with a median price of $313 CAD. There are currently 5 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VS2 oval diamond?

About 42% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 91%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

0.20 to 0.49ct I VS2 Lab Grown Oval

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 5 lab grown oval diamonds with I color and VS2 clarity in the 0.20 to 0.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $277 CAD to $628 CAD, with a median of $313 CAD. At least 16 retailers stock this exact specification, and 42% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 91%. Half of all listings fall between $719 CAD and $1,496 CAD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $1,876 CAD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -4.2% and the number of listings moved -14.7%.

Three of the best scored stones at this specification right now:

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, September 2026: natural diamonds at 2,335 USD per carat and lab-grown at 443 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 5.3 to 1. Oval lab grown stones in the index: 453 USD per carat, -7.4% month on month. See the full index release

Figures come from current listings across more than 100 retailers and refresh daily. The index is a monthly release.

Last updated: October 2026

Available

Lowest Price

$237 CAD

Highest Price

$1,316 CAD

Average Price

$427 CAD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

41.7%

Price Spread

90.9%

30-Day Price Trend

-4.2%

30-Day Supply Change

-14.7%

Volatility (30d)

0.01

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$609/ct

10th Percentile

$480

Median

$609

90th Percentile

$1,941

Score Distribution

13 diamonds scored across 3 quality tiers

Very Good

6 (46.2%)

Good

1 (7.7%)

Average

6 (46.2%)

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