Shape · buyer-reported prices · updated September 2026
Oval Engagement Ring Cost: 245 Real Prices
Buyers of a oval engagement ring paid a median of $2,500 across 245 purchases, against $2,250 for every shape together. 66% of those who named the stone chose lab-grown.
$2,500median oval ring, 245 purchases
$1,400–$5,500middle half of prices
2.51 ctmedian center stone (218 stated weights)
66%lab-grown, among buyers who named the stone
Oval rings by carat
| Center stone weight | Rings | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 to 0.99 ct | 6 | $1,875 | $500 to $3,700 |
| 1 to 1.49 ct | 25 | $2,000 | $1,000 to $2,500 |
| 1.5 to 1.99 ct | 25 | $2,200 | $1,300 to $7,800 |
| 2 to 2.49 ct | 46 | $2,518 | $1,400 to $6,300 |
| 2.5 to 2.99 ct | 25 | $3,150 | $1,500 to $7,600 |
| 3 to 3.99 ct | 53 | $2,400 | $1,587 to $5,200 |
| 4 ct and up | 37 | $2,800 | $1,700 to $5,000 |
Oval ring questions
How much does a oval engagement ring cost?
A median $2,500 across 245 buyer-reported purchases, half between $1,400 and $5,500; the median for every shape together is $2,250.
Every oval ring in the data
| Ring | Stone | Carat | Shape | Metal | Year | What the buyer reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | Moissanite | – | oval | other | 2026 | Cheap sterling silver ring bought casually just for the stone, not used as the final engagement ring; turned out too big |
| $40 | Moissanite | – | oval | other | – | Inexpensive oval moissanite solitaire on a thin plain 925 sterling silver band; daily piece that has held up well despite the low cost |
| $49 | Moissanite | – | oval | other | 2024 | 925 sterling silver band; 2-carat oval option cost more than the base listing price |
| $67 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | 2023 | Engagement ring from an AliExpress stock listing, worn with two stacking bands (one also Kuololit) totaling just over $100 for all three pieces, size 5.5 |
| $78 | Moissanite | – | oval | other | – | 3ct oval cyan moissanite bought in a silver setting because gold was too expensive at the time; price is the listing price at time of comment |
| $120 | Moissanite | – | oval | yellow gold | – | 1.5ct oval moissanite ring in 10k yellow gold from Kuololit on AliExpress. |
| $200 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | oval | white gold | – | 1ct-equivalent diamond-coated cubic zirconia, oval cut, 10k white gold, from Etsy; married 5 years, holds up well |
| $250 | Other gemstone | – | oval | gold | – | Jade on a gold band chosen to match her name; her braided gold band with tiny diamonds was about 600 |
| $265 | Moissanite | – | oval | white gold | 2023 | Chose this over a lab-diamond quote from the same vendor; planned to spend the savings on a wedding ring |
| $275 | Lab-grown diamond | 1 ct | oval | other | – | Writer's own 1ct oval stone set in silver bought from a Chinese vendor, cheaper than the Thailand price in the post |
| $300 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | 2026 | 5.5ct oval moissanite ring on a size 9 band, about $300 all in |
| $309 | Moissanite | – | oval | gold | 2025 | 1.5ct oval moissanite on a 10k gold band bought via Kuololit's AliExpress storefront this summer |
| $325 | Moissanite | – | oval | gold | 2021 | 10k gold, 10x8mm crushed-ice oval, replacing her mined diamond ring which she plans to reset as a right-hand ring |
| $350 | Moissanite | – | oval | rose gold | – | 3-stone oval setting ordered through Provence (working with Bobby), still being made, plus $30 shipping; her first time buying moissanite online |
| $360 | Moissanite | – | oval | rose gold | – | 2ct oval stone, D-F color range, VVS clarity, 14k rose gold setting |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | oval | gold | – | DEF color VVS1 moissanite with a certificate; side stones are 0.2 ct total marquise diamonds, G color VS clarity; expected around $1,000, bought on a surprise sale |
| $400 | Moissanite | – | oval | rose gold | – | Hidden halo with a twisted band; carat is a moissanite size equivalent, a little over 2 |
| $460 | Moissanite | – | oval | rose gold | 2021 | Custom bezel solitaire, 8x6mm oval in 14k rose gold, 5 weeks from inquiry to delivery |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | 2022 | Bought a nearly identical oval moissanite ring, later resold |
| $500 | Sapphire | 0.74 ct | oval | yellow gold | 1999 | Second engagement, to a different partner; 0.09 ct of diamond accents |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | oval | white gold | 2021 | Writer bought this for herself; originally listed at $1,500, bought on sale |
| $500 | Lab-grown diamond | 0.95 ct | oval | – | 2024 | Ordered a 0.95ct oval ring from an affordable lab diamond vendor for $500 |
| $500 | Lab-grown diamond | 0.2 ct | oval | gold | 2024 | 10k gold band with a small oval lab diamond; writer says it's exactly what she wanted |
| $550 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | 2025 | 2 ct oval moissanite with a hidden halo pave setting; same design in lab diamond would have cost about $2k more |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | – | Self-designed halo ring; oval center equals 1ct diamond equivalent, halo and side stones add roughly another 1ct equivalent |
| $680 | Moissanite | – | oval | yellow gold | 2025 | Three-stone ring: 10x7mm oval moissanite center with 0.5ct round moissanite sides, plus a matching plain 14k yellow gold band; buyer says the maker was wonderful to work with |
| $693 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.03 ct | oval | white gold | 2024 | 2.03ct oval G/VS1 lab diamond (IGI) from Luvansh, $330, set into a 50-year-old family setting; $363 more for new bezel/prongs, resize, rhodium plating. |
| $697 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | 2023 | Band bought separately from a local small business |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | oval | rose gold | 2024 | Custom rep-made moissanite ring from a China-based maker; wrong ring arrived in the mail, dispute ongoing |
| $700 | Moissanite | – | oval | two tone | 2024 | 18k rose gold band with 18k white gold head, hidden halo, engraving included; total with shipping |
| $700 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.16 ct | oval | yellow gold | 2025 | Buying a loose lab stone plus a made-to-order 10k yellow gold cathedral trellis setting from Provence ($336 + $30 shipping), set locally; expects total just under $700 |
| $700 | – | – | oval | – | – | Vintage-1920s-style oval halo engagement ring bought for what she calls the deal of the century; loves it and wouldn't change a thing. |
| $800 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | 2022 | Harro-cut oval moissanite graded like a D VVS2 diamond; rarely looked diamond-like except in direct sun; later resold for $400 |
| $800 | Moissanite | – | oval | gold | – | Custom-cut 4ct elongated oval moissanite plus 14k setting, both included in the price; vendor also sells via Etsy |
| $800 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.09 ct | oval | yellow gold | – | Writer's own upgrade from moissanite to lab diamond for their anniversary, cathedral setting with plain band |
| $830 | Moissanite | – | oval | platinum | 2026 | 3-carat oval stone in a custom platinum setting; ring still being made |
| $850 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | – | Jeweler reset wedding ring with new 3ct oval moissanite center replacing a marquise, plus matching moissanite side stones |
| $900 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | 2023 | 2+ carat, 11x7mm oval moissanite solitaire; writer says quality rivals a diamond and was worth the price |
| $955 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.61 ct | oval | yellow gold | 2025 | Vivid blue lab diamond in a 14k yellow gold cathedral pave setting, bought during a DovEggs Christmas sale. |
| $1,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 1 ct | oval | white gold | – | 1cttw oval-diamond ring (list price was $5000) plus a white-gold band with diamonds and sapphires, 1cttw (list price was $1200); carat figures are total weight, not center stone |
| $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.5 ct | oval | gold | – | Oval lab stone under 700, total ring in 14k gold with mele diamonds across the band came to just over 1000 |
| $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.66 ct | oval | rose gold | 2025 | A little over $1k for a 2.66ct D oval lab diamond in 10k rose gold, cited as cheaper than moissanite cost six years earlier |
| $1,012 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.13 ct | oval | gold | 2024 | East-west bezel oval; 14k setting custom made in China, local jeweler charged $30 extra to set the stone |
| $1,100 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | – | Latest and largest ring, a big oval stone |
| $1,100 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | 2022 | Ordered a 12x9mm oval moissanite ring from Mona, arriving soon; calls western retail markups insane |
| $1,142 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.13 ct | oval | – | – | Custom 14k gold setting with lab side diamonds made by Fay Jewelry (fayjewelry.com) for $625; center stone $487; local jeweler charged $30 to set the stone, total $1142 |
| $1,160 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.1 ct | oval | – | 2025 | Stone price given separately from the combined stone-plus-setting total |
| $1,169 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.5 ct | oval | yellow gold | 2026 | Custom-cut triangle diamond accents; total includes stone plus having it set in 14k solid yellow gold; a similar natural ring elsewhere would have cost roughly $31,000 |
| $1,200 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.5 ct | oval | gold | 2025 | 2.5ct center, 2.75ct total weight including band stones |
| $1,200 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | oval | gold | 2025 | 3ct oval lab diamond, good cut/color/clarity, set in a 14k gold solitaire; no trade-in option there |
| $1,200 | Lab-grown diamond | – | oval | rose gold | 2025 | Self-designed with fiance; 14k rose gold, 2mm band, IGI-certified oval stone, ring price about $1200ish |
| $1,250 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.29 ct | oval | gold | – | Stone from Luvansh, custom setting designed by Provence's Ada, mounted at Medallion Jewelers for about $150 |
| $1,260 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.06 ct | oval | yellow gold | 2025 | Custom oval with two half-moon side stones (~0.70-0.75ct total, 4.3x7.3mm each) in 14k gold (4.8g); paid $1260 plus $30 shipping; contacted the maker via Alibaba then WhatsApp |
| $1,300 | Lab-grown diamond | 1 ct | oval | gold | – | The person asking supplied her own stones; jeweler did all labor and setting on a custom 14K ring |
| $1,300 | Moissanite | – | oval | gold | – | 8 small 3mm side diamonds came from a grandmother's heirloom ring, helping keep the cost down |
| $1,300 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.02 ct | oval | gold | – | $400 lab stone + $600 14k gold Etsy setting (with moissanite accents) + $300 to a local jeweler to assemble them |
| $1,300 | – | 1 ct | oval | – | 2026 | Originally listed around $5k, bought on sale |
| $1,350 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 4 ct | oval | – | 2025 | Through a downtown LA jewelry district connect, wholesale-priced stone plus gold ring and setting made nearby; approximate |
| $1,390 | Lab-grown diamond | 5.54 ct | oval | two tone | 2024 | Set in a mixed 10k gold and platinum setting |
| $1,400 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | 2023 | 10x7mm oval solitaire with hidden halo, ring size 4.5, bought around the time of a recent proposal |
| $1,400 | Moissanite | – | oval | gold | – | Custom 4ct crushed-ice oval moissanite with 2 baguette side stones in 14k gold, from a UK-based Etsy seller; writer calls it a sweet deal |
| $1,400 | – | 5.5 ct | oval | – | – | A crushed-ice style oval stone, custom made in England; she nicknames this ring The Egg; her third ring overall. |
| $1,400 | – | – | oval | yellow gold | 2024 | Paid about $1000 less than the asker's $2400 ring for an oval bezel just over 1ct, 14k yellow gold setting |
| $1,400 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.79 ct | oval | – | – | Lab old-mine-cut moval diamond ring with a cutlet like a traditional antique cut; owner now reselling it |
| $1,400 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.16 ct | oval | gold | 2026 | 14k gold ring, excellent-cut oval stone. |
| $1,440 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.87 ct | oval | – | 2023 | Earlier ring; stone from Loose Grown Diamond, setting made overseas separately |
| $1,440 | Lab-grown diamond | 5.11 ct | oval | yellow gold | 2024 | Stone $1,100 with a 15% Labor Day sale + $340 custom 14k gold setting; separate $150 paid to a local jeweler to set the stone. |
| $1,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.5 ct | oval | – | 2024 | Stone from Ritani, setting made by a popular sub vendor, assembled by a local jeweler |
| $1,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.58 ct | oval | – | 2025 | Paid about $1500 for a CVD lab diamond from Ritani after Adiamor raised its price on a similar stone; later got Ritani to price-match a $1082 listing elsewhere, saving roughly $500 more |
| $1,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.1 ct | oval | – | – | Solitaire setting |
| $1,500 | – | 3 ct | oval | – | – | Pave band with a hidden halo |
| $1,500 | – | 2.7 ct | oval | – | 2026 | Cathedral-style setting with a basket top |
| $1,500 | – | 2.7 ct | oval | rose gold | – | 2.7ct oval E VVS2 ring cost $1,500; her 2mm 14k gold band unpriced, his 5mm band $800; all under $3k total |
| $1,500 | Lab-grown diamond | – | oval | – | 2026 | $1500 deposit paid toward a custom lab oval diamond ring (target 3.3-3.7ct, D or E, VVS2, ideal cut); seller stopped responding after taking the deposit, a scam; full price and delivery unknown |
| $1,523 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.29 ct | oval | – | 2023 | Loose lab diamond bought online; matching custom setting from overseas maker quoted ~$450 before ship/tax; her band from same maker was ~$400 |
| $1,587 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.56 ct | oval | yellow gold | 2024 | Bought a 3.56ct oval lab diamond in a 14k yellow gold setting about a year before this 2025 comment |
| $1,600 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.22 ct | oval | platinum | – | Total price including tax |
| $1,650 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.89 ct | oval | – | 2024 | Suggested as a much cheaper alternative to the Jared quote |
| $1,650 | Lab-grown diamond | 6 ct | oval | – | 2026 | Oval solitaire from a maker contacted directly via WhatsApp for a real quote; website list price was much higher |
| $1,667 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | oval | white gold | 2026 | Bought for the writer's fiancee, cited as a much cheaper comparison to the asker's quote |
| $1,675 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.7 ct | oval | white gold | 2026 | 6-prong tulip cathedral setting; bought online as an upgrade ring |
| $1,700 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 2.06 ct | oval | rose gold | 2026 | Price includes tax; also has D VVS2 pear side stones at 1/4 carat each; free shipping, made in USA, 30-day return |
| $1,700 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | oval | – | 2026 | Oval with side pear accents; vendor has thousands of reviews, 5/5 rating; 3-week turnaround, 30-day free returns. |
| $1,700 | Lab-grown diamond | 6 ct | oval | – | 2026 | Stone plus setting, bought from an online vendor found through a lab diamond community list |
| $1,700 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | oval | gold | 2026 | Just over $1,700 for a 2 ct D VVS triple-excellent oval in 14k gold, bought online with a 30-day return policy |
| $1,700 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | oval | – | – | Bought online with free delivery and a 30-day return window |
| $1,710 | Lab-grown diamond | 6 ct | oval | – | – | Currently having a 6ct oval solitaire made by this overseas vendor. |
| $1,740 | Natural diamond | 1.31 ct | oval | – | 2025 | Stone measures 9.29 by 6.11mm |
| $1,800 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.01 ct | oval | – | – | Comparison example bought elsewhere; color not given, unclear if price is stone-only or full ring |
| $1,845 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.59 ct | oval | gold | 2024 | 18k gold split cathedral setting with double prongs, customized and seen in person before deciding |
| $1,900 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.2 ct | oval | – | 2025 | Found the stone via Stone Algo; stuck with this jeweler for warranty and workmanship |
| $1,950 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | oval | – | – | Full ring from overseas vendor (contact Summer); now planning to buy a 3ct stone from LooseGrownDiamond and have it set locally |
| $1,994 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.06 ct | oval | gold | 2025 | 14k gold hidden-halo oval; exchanged an initial 1.51ct IF stone for this larger, lower-clarity one before delivery to fiancee; crafted in India, shipped via a NY office |
| $2,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 1 ct | oval | – | – | Solitaire from a little-advertised online seller; 2k was their agreed budget |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.5 ct | oval | gold | 2023 | 2.5ct oval lab diamond solitaire in 14k gold, all-in cost about $2,000 |
| $2,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 1 ct | oval | – | – | Bought a used 1ct oval E diamond ring from a store for around $2,000 |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.51 ct | oval | – | 2024 | Paid in the low $2,000s for a custom design after two earlier ring attempts with a different jeweler didn't feel right; came with a free lab diamond necklace thrown in |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.09 ct | oval | platinum | 2025 | Custom-designed elongated oval with hidden halo, diamond prongs, and round/marquise side stones on a platinum band |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.09 ct | oval | platinum | 2026 | Stone bought at a wholesale price; platinum hidden-halo setting with marquise/round accents brought total to $2,000. |
| $2,100 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.51 ct | oval | white gold | 2024 | 14k white gold solitaire, ring still being made/shipped at time of comment; similar rings elsewhere cost over $4k |
| $2,100 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | oval | – | 2025 | Rare Carat price-matched the stone with a $3700 discount off list; setting changed at no cost after being unhappy with the first choice |
| $2,100 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.01 ct | oval | yellow gold | 2026 | Three-stone pave setting, 2.5mm band, 14k yellow gold, 1.48 length-to-width ratio; upgraded from 4 to 6 prongs for an extra $100; ordered late April, delivered about a month later |
| $2,150 | Lab-grown diamond | – | oval | – | 2024 | 2.15ct-range oval recommended by a sales concierge; still deciding whether to keep it or exchange within the return window |
| $2,200 | Sapphire | 1.5 ct | oval | white gold | – | 0.5 ct diamond on each side; negotiated a discount to stay near a $2k budget |
| $2,200 | Lab-grown diamond | 5.6 ct | oval | – | 2024 | Bought around Christmas, arrived in February; had customer-service and shipping issues but the ring itself was praised |
| $2,200 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.66 ct | oval | – | 2025 | Ring price before tax; writer also considered Rare Carat's JM Care Plan lifetime protection add-on, priced separately. |
| $2,200 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | oval | platinum | 2025 | 2.0 ct E VVS1 lab oval in a platinum pave twist band, bought out-the-door for $2,200, about a tenth of the natural stone discussed here; has a similar bow tie but shows a reddish hue rather than dark |
| $2,250 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.4 ct | oval | – | – | Pave band; writer unsure whether this was a fair price, remembered as 2200-2300 |
| $2,290 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | oval | platinum | 2026 | Stacked a price match with a CEO discount and Black Friday deal; $500 of the total was a JM lifetime protection plan later canceled for a $460 refund. |
| $2,300 | – | 1.03 ct | oval | – | 2023 | Ordered from a shop in another country; total includes about $300 postage and tax, not yet received |
| $2,300 | – | 3 ct | oval | white gold | 2025 | 3ct oval center stone (writer unsure of exact grade, thinks F VVS2) in 14k white gold with peekaboo stones and hidden halo; originally quoted $2.6k, reduced to $2300; total diamond weight around 3.30ct |
| $2,300 | Natural diamond | 1 ct | oval | – | 1993 | 1ct oval center with 0.2ct trillion side stones on each side; total stated directly by the writer |
| $2,300 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.09 ct | oval | platinum | 2026 | 3.09ct E VS1 oval diamond bought online for $620 with IGI cert; jeweler set it into a hidden-halo platinum ring with round accent stones for about $2300 total, using the online cert to push toward wholesale pricing |
| $2,321 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.35 ct | oval | – | 2026 | Budgeted $2300, final price came to $2321 for a modified-oval cut; this was their main ring, not a travel one |
| $2,336 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.08 ct | oval | platinum | 2025 | 3.08ct E VVS2 lab oval, platinum pave twist setting; diamond price-matched down from Rare Carat's $5500 listing via Loose Grown Diamonds |
| $2,400 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.08 ct | oval | gold | 2025 | 3.08ct lab moval (marquise-oval hybrid) sold as antique cut, disputed by buyers as lacking an open culet; 18k bezel setting, price covers stone plus setting |
| $2,400 | Sapphire | 1.2 ct | oval | yellow gold | – | Diamonds set on either side of the sapphire; rose gold detailing on a yellow gold band |
| $2,400 | – | – | oval | – | 1993 | A similarly styled ring with an oval center stone and baguette diamonds, offered as a price comparison to the asker's inherited heirloom ring. |
| $2,400 | Lab-grown diamond | 5.19 ct | oval | gold | 2025 | Uncertified 5.19ct OMC oval lab diamond custom-set by Fiorese in a 14K gold twig setting; about $2400 total with shipping, setting almost half the cost due to the gold used. |
| $2,400 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | oval | platinum | 2026 | Picked the diamond first then found the jeweler with the least margin on it; slow turnaround, awkward mobile site |
| $2,500 | Lab-grown diamond | – | oval | – | 2024 | A similar cathedral-style setting but with a lab diamond instead of moissanite, all-in price, still being made |
| $2,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.42 ct | oval | gold | 2024 | 18k gold band with accent diamonds; a local jeweler confirmed it was a real lab diamond |
| $2,500 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 1.36 ct | oval | white gold | – | 1.36ct oval center with 18 pave diamonds I/I2 on 14k white gold; total included tax and insurance |
| $2,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.05 ct | oval | two tone | 2025 | Custom fancy vivid blue lab diamond, VS1, oval brilliant; diamond alone was about $1200 of the $2500 total; platinum head, 14k gold band, pave |
| $2,500 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 2.42 ct | oval | white gold | – | Husband purchased; writer recommends going to a jeweler rather than Etsy |
| $2,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.94 ct | oval | rose gold | 2026 | Price-matched after finding the same stone listed cheaper elsewhere |
| $2,536 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | oval | gold | 2023 | Stone alone cost under $2k; setting made overseas (Summer at Better Star) for $512 in 18k gold, plus $75 local mounting, totaled $2,536; appraised afterward at $8,700 for insurance |
| $2,600 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | oval | white gold | 2024 | Out-the-door price, bought this week |
| $2,600 | Lab-grown diamond | 4 ct | oval | yellow gold | – | Cathedral setting with a euro shank |
| $2,700 | Lab-grown diamond | – | oval | – | – | Second ring for a new relationship; roughly double the carat of her first natural ring; natural equivalent would run $15k-$20k |
| $2,700 | Lab-grown diamond | 4 ct | oval | gold | 2025 | 4ct oval lab stone set in 10k gold |
| $2,800 | Lab-grown diamond | 5 ct | oval | gold | 2026 | 5ct oval lab diamond ring with better specs than the Zales piece, all-in cost from a local jeweler |
| $2,800 | Lab-grown diamond | 7 ct | oval | platinum | – | Cathedral setting with diamond basket; stone price-matched via Rare Carat, ring total about $2,800 |
| $2,900 | – | 3 ct | oval | white gold | – | Lab-grown oval solitaire with hidden halo from a local family-owned business |
| $3,000 | Moissanite | – | oval | white gold | 2021 | 8.5x6mm antique oval 'radiance summer white' center stone with a diamond pave band, 14k white gold, custom designed |
| $3,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.11 ct | oval | gold | 2022 | Fiancé bought a 2.11ct oval lab-diamond solitaire with a 14k gold band; suggests the person asking reconsider a small natural stone at this price |
| $3,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.3 ct | oval | – | 2022 | Approximate price for the whole ring |
| $3,000 | Moissanite | – | oval | platinum | 2023 | Near-colorless oval moissanite solitaire; writer says a comparable natural stone would run about $40k |
| $3,000 | – | – | oval | – | 2025 | Upgraded from a pointy pear-cut ring that caught on gloves to a 3k oval; no stone type or clarity given |
| $3,000 | – | – | oval | – | – | Oval stone with nice sparkle, happy with the purchase |
| $3,100 | Lab-grown diamond | 7.22 ct | oval | gold | 2026 | Self-assembled 14k gold cathedral setting; price includes taxes |
| $3,150 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.98 ct | oval | – | 2025 | Jeweler set the online-bought stone after failing to upsell their own lab-grown stone; quoted over 8000 replacement value for insurance |
| $3,200 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | oval | – | – | Cathedral setting, tulip prongs, pave bridge; bought when lab diamonds were pricier than now |
| $3,200 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.4 ct | oval | gold | 2026 | Lab oval diamond in Indian gold band with marquise and princess side stones; keeps a CZ travel dupe too |
| $3,250 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.5 ct | oval | yellow gold | – | Three-stone oval lab diamond ring (3.5 tcw total, 1.5ct center plus two 1ct sides) on sale from $7,000; combined household income around $600k |
| $3,250 | Natural diamond | 0.92 ct | oval | platinum | – | 2mm platinum band, bought before lab-grown diamonds became widely popular; writer unsure of exact price |
| $3,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | oval | gold | – | Gold band with two 0.33ct lab baguette side stones; sized up from what she originally wanted |
| $3,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.6 ct | oval | – | – | 3.6ct oval diamond price-matched from a $7k listing to $900; custom band made too; ~$3.5k total, appraised at $5k |
| $3,600 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | oval | – | 2025 | Only rough price given here ('I think it was 3.6k'), size 7 finger, no other specs shared |
| $3,625 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 3 ct | oval | platinum | – | Loose diamond bought separately about 40% off, set into a platinum pave-twist setting with 0.6ct accent diamonds (setting about 50% off, plus $200 to set); recommends buying stone and setting apart |
| $3,674 | Lab-grown diamond | 7 ct | oval | rose gold | 2026 | 7ct oval fancy pink stone bought online, paired with a custom 14k rose gold three-stone setting with white diamond pear side stones; ring still being finished as of the comment. |
| $3,700 | Natural diamond | 0.7 ct | oval | rose gold | – | 10 additional small detail stones bring total weight just over 1 ct |
| $3,700 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | oval | gold | – | Custom-made, ordered last week but not yet delivered; band was just over half the total cost |
| $3,789 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.07 ct | oval | platinum | 2025 | Oval lab diamond plus custom band, setting and spacer band in platinum, all-in total |
| $3,800 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.54 ct | oval | gold | 2026 | 40th-anniv. upgrade; IGI lab oval; setting by Gabriel & Co NY, 14K gold, 28 natural accent diamonds; later comment gives ~$1800/$2100 |
| $3,800 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.01 ct | oval | – | 2025 | Oval center with pear and round accent stones, lab diamond chosen to save money, made by a longtime family jeweler with low overhead |
| $3,900 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.01 ct | oval | rose gold | 2026 | 2.01ct fancy pink lab-grown oval diamond with its rose gold setting, bought online, delivered in 16 days |
| $4,000 | Moissanite | – | oval | – | – | 3ct oval moissanite with pear-shaped accent stones; sized locally then ordered online |
| $4,000 | – | 2.3 ct | oval | platinum | – | 3-stone ring with 0.25ct pear side stones; total after taxes and fees was just shy of $4k, with the center diamond alone about half that; custom design made for free |
| $4,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | oval | – | 2024 | $3.2k for the certified stone alone, $4k total for the finished pave ring with hidden halo |
| $4,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.08 ct | oval | gold | 2026 | Pave band; she asked only for oval cut and gold, fiance chose the rest |
| $4,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.6 ct | oval | – | – | Stone originally listed at $8k on Luvansh, price-matched to $900; custom band done with the same vendor |
| $4,100 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.01 ct | oval | white gold | 2023 | Jeweler quoted $5000 for a 3ct oval; after shopping around, countered with 3.01ct E VVS2 excellent for $3800+$300 band; bought there near online price. |
| $4,200 | – | 3 ct | oval | – | 2026 | Upgrade with an oval diamond band bought at a local jeweler; combined household income about $200k/year |
| $4,500 | – | 4.5 ct | oval | – | 2024 | Ordered via text and video call from out of state; contrasted with a worse Jared quote for the same size |
| $4,500 | Sapphire | – | oval | – | – | Teal sapphire center with diamond halo and diamond band |
| $4,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 5 ct | oval | white gold | 2025 | 5ct oval center $2,400 IGI-certified on Luvansh; two 1.5ct-total side stones about $250 each; 18k white gold setting about $1,500; bought last month, total about $4,500 |
| $4,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.5 ct | oval | – | 2026 | Completely custom setting and band from a local shop |
| $4,958 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.58 ct | oval | platinum | – | Platinum cathedral setting with 15% discount, super ideal cut, GIA certified, took 5 weeks including CAD approval |
| $5,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 5 ct | oval | – | 2026 | Bought online; a 4-carat version of the same order would have been only about $200 cheaper |
| $5,000 | – | 0.75 ct | oval | white gold | – | Forevermark branded diamond; halo brings total weight to about 1 ct |
| $5,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 8.08 ct | oval | gold | – | Elongated custom-cut oval with a hidden halo on solid 18k gold, just over $5k; separately used StoneAlgo to find the same certified stone listed elsewhere and got a local jeweler to price-match, saving $1200 |
| $5,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.2 ct | oval | gold | – | Side stones originally quoted around $1,500; total paid about $5k for the whole ring, which she calls reasonable |
| $5,000 | – | 5 ct | oval | – | – | Felt like a great deal |
| $5,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | – | oval | – | – | Oval stone with a simple band; wanted something nice without overspending |
| $5,200 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.5 ct | oval | white gold | – | Fiancé paid in full without financing; ring appraised higher than the purchase price |
| $5,310 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 1.5 ct | oval | white gold | 2026 | Upgrade from a too-shallow oval; chose strong blue fluorescence on purpose for extra white sparkle; ideal-cut oval on a 14k white gold tapered solitaire, 2.3mm band |
| $5,400 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | oval | gold | – | Hidden halo 14k gold setting with platinum prongs |
| $5,500 | Lab-grown diamond | – | oval | – | 2023 | Lab-grown oval cut engagement ring; later returned within the return window after being told it was about double the going rate |
| $5,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.2 ct | oval | gold | 2024 | 18k gold custom 3-stone ring: 4.2ct lab-grown oval center; side-stone size still being disputed after CAD looked oversized; store's first custom order |
| $5,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.27 ct | oval | – | 2025 | Custom-designed 2.27ct oval lab diamond with 0.10ct side diamonds and tiny yellow shank diamonds, tattoo-inspired engraved gallery, built by a local designer; no budget set beforehand. |
| $5,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | oval | gold | – | Oval solitaire on a gold band, called cheap for a stone this size |
| $5,600 | Lab-grown diamond | 4 ct | oval | – | – | Upgraded after a career change; household income now 700-800k/year, just paid off a 228k student loan |
| $5,750 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.57 ct | oval | – | – | Accented with pear, marquise and round diamonds totaling about 0.80 additional carats |
| $5,990 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.14 ct | oval | yellow gold | 2022 | 18k yellow gold setting with 3/4 pave and a knife-edge shank cost more than the original sketch; buyer described the total as around 6k |
| $6,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 7.42 ct | oval | yellow gold | 2026 | Paid about $6,000 total for a 7.42ct oval lab diamond ring, plus a $100 upcharge for a wider 2.5mm band; the same ring was listed for $13,000 elsewhere; her actual engagement ring was natural |
| $6,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.31 ct | oval | platinum | 2025 | Out-the-door price included expedited shipping, engraving, presentation box, and free lab earring studs |
| $6,000 | – | 3 ct | oval | – | – | Includes 24 additional accent diamonds and the setting |
| $6,000 | – | 4.61 ct | oval | platinum | – | Engagement ring has an integrated 4mm oval diamond eternity-style band |
| $6,300 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.04 ct | oval | white gold | – | Returned - white gold band with 6 small diamonds plus 22 dark, tiny sapphires in a halo wasn't pretty; writer would not recommend James Allen, calls it extremely overpriced |
| $6,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.03 ct | oval | gold | 2023 | Verragio Parisian setting, 14k, 1.03ct oval G-H/VS center plus 0.47ct pear side stones; questions if husband overpaid |
| $6,500 | Natural diamond | 1 ct | oval | yellow gold | 1989 | Handmade 14k setting with two 1/3 ct trillions; jeweler friend charged at or near cost; reset 1994, stolen and replaced 2001, reset again 2015 |
| $6,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.54 ct | oval | – | – | Verragio setting bought through Diamonds Direct |
| $7,000 | Sapphire | 1.69 ct | oval | – | – | John Dyer Starbrite-cut Montana sapphire in a diamond compass setting with about 1.4 ct total of pear and marquise natural diamonds averaging F color VVS1 |
| $7,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.8 ct | oval | white gold | – | Band alternates two round diamonds then a baguette |
| $7,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | oval | – | – | Cvd oval bought early when lab prices were much higher; resold for a fraction of cost |
| $7,500 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 1.5 ct | oval | – | 2018 | Halo setting with 0.5ct of round accent stones; boyfriend negotiated the price; later also mentioned $5,000, so the exact figure is uncertain |
| $7,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.02 ct | oval | – | 2022 | 7-8k, still being made; about two weeks gross income; stayed under 2.5 ct as she has small hands |
| $7,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.5 ct | oval | – | – | Ring with 4.5 total carat weight and a lab-grown oval center stone cost about $7,500; called essentially flawless |
| $7,999 | Natural diamond | 1 ct | oval | platinum | 2026 | 2.35 CTW halo ring with 1ct oval center plus 19 side diamonds in platinum 950; ordered and awaiting delivery |
| $8,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.09 ct | oval | – | – | 29-year anniversary upgrade; mounting is Ashi Couture with 0.90ctw diamonds; separate 1-carat lab diamond band; total for everything $9,499 |
| $8,000 | Lab-grown diamond | – | oval | platinum | 2025 | Upgrade bought the year before the comment: lab oval in platinum, maybe 8k by her estimate; couple close to retirement |
| $8,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.6 ct | oval | – | – | Fully custom pave twist filigree design |
| $8,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 2.52 ct | oval | rose gold | – | Custom blush-colored oval diamond ring with a rose gold band and diamond accents |
| $8,050 | Lab-grown diamond | 10 ct | oval | white gold | 2024 | 10-ct oval lab diamond in a thin white-gold band; later returned partly over durability and practicality concerns |
| $8,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.55 ct | oval | rose gold | 2023 | 14k rose gold setting with a 2.55ct ideal F VVS1 oval; other buyers were surprised the price was so low |
| $8,600 | Sapphire | – | oval | platinum | 2024 | Custom-designed natural green Montana sapphire with diamond accents, made by an independent local jeweler; came in a bit under his original ~$9k estimate |
| $9,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.52 ct | oval | two tone | 2023 | CVD lab oval going into a custom 4-prong platinum/18k champagne gold setting, in production; vendor inferred from a matching public listing another buyer linked |
| $10,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.7 ct | oval | two tone | 2022 | New 2nd set, platinum and yellow gold; writer says a natural equivalent would have run $20k+, so chose lab to get a bigger stone |
| $10,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.07 ct | oval | gold | – | Hidden halo with 16 diamonds totaling 0.07 ct; cost split $8k/$2k between partners |
| $10,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.01 ct | oval | platinum | – | Two 0.25 ct D color half-moon side stones; almost bought a $25k natural D VVS2 round instead |
| $10,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.32 ct | oval | platinum | 2024 | Total ring with platinum setting came to about $10k after tax; chose a nicer stone than first shown |
| $10,800 | Natural diamond | 1.52 ct | oval | white gold | 2024 | Price includes the 18k white gold setting shown; still needs to be set and sized |
| $11,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.5 ct | oval | – | – | 3.5ct pointed oval lab-grown diamond ring |
| $11,500 | Natural diamond | 2.02 ct | oval | gold | 2024 | 2.02ct J SI1 oval with strong blue fluorescence in a custom 18k ring; several buyers called it overpriced for the specs |
| $12,000 | Natural diamond | 2.54 ct | oval | – | – | Fancy yellow-brown diamond, originally listed at $22k, bought for $12k |
| $12,000 | Natural diamond | 2 ct | oval | yellow gold | – | The custom band is a regular gold band made from gold recycled from a necklace her fiance's late grandmother had given him |
| $15,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.5 ct | oval | platinum | – | Diamond bought wholesale online through Rare Carat; cost was split between both partners |
| $15,500 | Natural diamond | 1.5 ct | oval | yellow gold | – | 4-prong 18k white gold basket setting on an 18k yellow gold band |
| $16,500 | Natural diamond | 2 ct | oval | yellow gold | 2020 | 18k yellow gold ring including tax; paid about 10% more than the identical diamond's Whiteflash listing price |
| $17,000 | Natural diamond | 1.5 ct | oval | – | 2024 | First upgrade, oval cut |
| $18,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 4 ct | oval | – | – | Oval solitaire plus two 0.5ct trilliants, small melee, and a custom hinged shank; total ended up close to the original ring's cost after the trade-in credit |
| $19,000 | Natural diamond | 1.7 ct | oval | – | 2023 | Oval diamond with no fluorescence, dimensions close to the asker's stone; bought from a local jeweler |
| $20,000 | Natural diamond | 3 ct | oval | platinum | 2025 | Bought ahead of a proposal; natural stone confirmed in comments, clean to the eye despite SI2 clarity with twinning wisps, needles, and an indented natural |
| $20,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.01 ct | oval | – | 2020 | Partner's 3.01ct oval lab diamond bought about five years before this 2025 comment |
| $22,000 | Natural diamond | 2.2 ct | oval | gold | 2026 | 2.2ct elongated oval diamond with a hidden halo, bought in the US for $22k, later appraised at £35k GBP by a UK jeweler for insurance. |
| $25,000 | Natural diamond | 2 ct | oval | – | 2016 | Halo setting; cost stated as of 10 years before this comment |
| $27,000 | Natural diamond | 2.51 ct | oval | – | 2022 | 2.51ct natural stone bought at Diamonds Direct through her fiance's personal jeweler contact; buyers cited the price as about $27k (one said $25k); independent appraisal came in $6k above what was paid |
| $27,700 | Natural diamond | 2.23 ct | oval | platinum | 2025 | 2.23 ct E VS2 natural oval, excellent polish, VG symmetry, no fluorescence, platinum pave setting with a hidden sapphire and diamond; buyers noted a visible bow tie despite the price |
| $30,000 | Natural diamond | – | oval | two tone | 2025 | Oval I/SI1 GIA natural diamond; total with an 18k gold and platinum-prong setting plus birthstones added inside the band came to $30,000 |
| $30,000 | Natural diamond | 1.81 ct | oval | platinum | 2023 | Custom platinum setting with two 3x5mm pear side stones matching the center's color; all-in price including tax, ring not finished yet so buyer expects it may end up a bit less |
| $32,500 | Natural diamond | 1.19 ct | oval | – | 2025 | Tiffany Soleste Oval solitaire; writer only gave a range (more than $20k, less than $45k) rather than an exact figure |
| $34,000 | Natural diamond | 3.26 ct | oval | – | – | Bought in NYC's diamond district |
| $35,000 | Natural diamond | 3.26 ct | oval | platinum | – | Bought some years before the comment; appraised well above the purchase price |
| $37,000 | Natural diamond | 3 ct | oval | – | 2000 | 3ct oval center diamond plus about 2ct of surrounding diamonds, all natural; now rarely worn because it's heavy, replaced day-to-day by three thin ~$800 stacking bands |
| $50,000 | Natural diamond | 3.21 ct | oval | – | – | Original budget was under $40k but raised it once a stone hit every C without compromise |
| $70,000 | Natural diamond | 3.3 ct | oval | – | 2019 | 3.3ct D VVS2 natural oval bought in 2019 |
Sources and method
Price reports on this page come from 178 public discussions where buyers answered in their own words. Each comment that stated what someone paid became one row; notes are paraphrased, never quoted.
The largest discussions used here (60)
- 2025-12: Which band? (1122 comments)
- 2026-01: Update on 30k ring. See last post for more details (1100 comments)
- 2026-01: Ring will be around 23k-35k. NEED ADVICE (1050 comments)
- 2026-03: Does this look pink? (825 comments)
- 2025-01: How much did you pay? (703 comments)
- 2023-08: Am I wrong to buy a lab diamond? (655 comments)
- 2025-12: How do all my friends have such huge engagement rings? (573 comments)
- 2023-10: Thoughts on my diamond? (547 comments)
- 2025-03: Do people actually spend 3 months salary on a ring? (539 comments)
- 2026-01: I don’t mean this rudely at all but is everyone posting here marrying rich guys or are my standards just not attuned to what the norm is these days? (533 comments)
- 2026-08: I want to propose. She wants a natural diamond. I want to buy her a ring that doesn't destroy our finances (526 comments)
- 2023-08: Show me you inexpensive rings! (475 comments)
- 2026-01: Do people actually make mean comments in real life about big rings? (436 comments)
- 2025-12: would you be okay with a lab-grown diamond engagement ring? (415 comments)
- 2026-03: Am I crazy for wanting a $6k ring? (412 comments)
- 2022-10: How much y’all paying for your engagement rings? (399 comments)
- 2025-01: I messed up and I feel bad (363 comments)
- 2024-03: Genuine question (and I mean no offense to anyone!)... Why would you choose to pay for a natural diamond when you can get an equally beautiful lab diamond for approx 1/3 of the price? (341 comments)
- 2022-10: Is everyone here super rich? 😅 (336 comments)
- 2024-12: Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings? (335 comments)
- 2026-07: What is your opinion of reusing a diamond? (335 comments)
- 2026-05: MEN of SG, how much did you spend on your engagement ring? (333 comments)
- 2026-09: Anyone else pay for a portion of their engagement ring? (328 comments)
- 2024-07: Absolutely mortified about getting a ring for my gf (308 comments)
- 2023-07: I know she will love it, but now I’m nervous that I overpaid (290 comments)
- 2025-10: For people with diamond rings, do you have a natural or lab diamond? (270 comments)
- 2023-03: How do people afford engagement rings?! (258 comments)
- 2026-05: So disappointed with jeweler’s bait and switch (257 comments)
- 2025-04: For those who have a ring costing 30-50k usd, what does it look like? (252 comments)
- 2025-11: Help! GF loves this 3-ring set from Jewels of Toronto, but I’m scared to pull the trigger ($7.5k, 4.5ct Lab). Advice needed! (242 comments)
- 2024-03: Ring I (26m) designed for my girlfriend (24f). She saw the stone but not the finished product… yet! Thoughts? (236 comments)
- 2025-09: Average cost of an engagement ring (229 comments)
- 2025-07: My custom made blue diamond ring arrived today! Wish it was a sunny day here to get the maximum sparkle, but still looks amazing. Made by Zuvelio (222 comments)
- 2024-06: how can i nonchalantly point my boyfriend in the right direction ring shopping? (218 comments)
- 2024-09: Is Luvansh for real ? (215 comments)
- 2024-04: RECEIVED THE WRONG RING FROM PROVENCE JEWELRY! Need your opinion! (212 comments)
- 2025-10: Planning on proposing soon. Am I Overpaying? (207 comments)
- 2024-01: Will I regret getting a 3ct Moissanite vs a 1.31ct lab diamond (pictured)? (197 comments)
- 2025-12: Lab vs natural diamonds - what did you choose? (196 comments)
- 2024-07: Absolutely mortified about getting a ring for my gf (185 comments)
- 2022-10: How much did you spend on your SO’s ring? (180 comments)
- 2025-06: Picked up my girlfriends ring yesterday. Won't be long before that title changes. (176 comments)
- 2025-12: Is this ring worth what they’re asking for? (174 comments)
- 2025-12: I’m going to propose. (172 comments)
- 2024-06: $8.5k Lab grown engagement ring (168 comments)
- 2022-11: Looking for opinions on my natural diamond! I’ve posted several times on the e ring sub but wanted pure stone opinions not thoughts on the ring as a whole! Here are several photos of the stone and the GIA cert and plot. It’s a 2.51 carat G color with SI2 clarity. (163 comments)
- 2023-12: If diamonds depreciate so much, why doesn't everyone buy used? (158 comments)
- 2025-08: Lab grown diamond prices (152 comments)
- 2025-08: ✨ I love seeing everyone’s oval engagement rings! Show me yours in the comments and don’t forget to share your finger size and carat weight too. 💍 Mine’s a 3.06ct on a size 8! (150 comments)
- 2025-11: Sometimes regretting the halo (148 comments)
- 2026-07: Round (practical) or Oval (preferred)? (145 comments)
- 2025-05: Anyone know where to get a cheap engagement ring that doesn’t look cheap? (139 comments)
- 2026-02: $3,135 for this 3CT F VS1 (139 comments)
- 2025-07: Frustration over attitude (133 comments)
- 2025-06: I ordered an antique moval set in 18k bezel and I don’t love it (130 comments)
- 2025-09: OMC twig ring in action in different lighting conditions! Great bang for buck with an uncertified stone (126 comments)
- 2026-06: Went and looked at this Sam’s Club ring (125 comments)
- 2025-03: I want to shop local, but these prices are insane… $35k for 2ct lab?? (125 comments)
- 2026-03: Price Check? (124 comments)
- 2022-10: Macy’s engagement ring? My girlfriend picked this one and it’s 4500$ 55% off the actual price. Just want advise to see if it’s worth it or not plz help (123 comments)
- and 118 more, all in the dataset
A ring counts here when the buyer named the center stone's shape. Old European and old mine cuts are counted as round or cushion.