How much does a 3.00 to 4.99ct I VS2 natural oval diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 3.00 to 4.99ct I VS2 natural oval diamonds typically cost $26,963 USD to $86,186 USD, with a median price of $45,951 USD. There are currently 116 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 30% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 30%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

3.00 to 4.99ct I VS2 Natural Oval

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 116 natural oval diamonds with I color and VS2 clarity in the 3.00 to 4.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $26,963 USD to $86,186 USD, with a median of $45,951 USD. At least 61 retailers stock this exact specification, and 30% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 30%. Half of all listings fall between $11,497 USD and $15,536 USD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $457 USD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +0.1% and the number of listings moved +4.8%.

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 natural stones in the index: 2,655 USD per carat, +10.2% 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

116

Lowest Price

$16,366 USD

Highest Price

$148,910 USD

Average Price

$50,790 USD