2.1 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of April 2026, the average price of a 2.1 carat lab grown diamond is $2,431.2.1 carat diamonds can cost anywhere from $359 to $11,412 depending on shape, color, clarity, and other factors.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.2%.Compare 11,768 verified listings across 13 retailers in the tables below.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-04-14

2.1 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 11,768 verified 2.1-carat lab grown diamonds listed across 13 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $359 to $11,412, with an average asking price of $2,431 and a median of $2,270.

The price spread of $11,053 (96.9% 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.

  • 11,768 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $359 to $11,412

  • Average price: $2,431

  • Median price: $2,270

  • Available across 13 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 96.9%

Price Range Overview

As of Apr 14, 2026
Spread $11,053

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

$359$11,412
Tracked

11,768

Lowest

$359

Average

$2,431

Median

$2,270

Highest

$11,412

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

2.1 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Prices by Shape

Shape-level averages for this carat and type. Open each shape page for full market detail.

ShapeAverage PriceListingsPage
Round$1,3567,021View
Oval$1,3263,921View
Emerald$1,1952,173View
Pear$1,4841,700View
Radiant$1,4371,635View
Princess$1,4721,304View
Marquise$1,0781,122View
Cushion$1,2461,092View
Heart$1,053720View
Asscher$1,100315View
Antique$3,07716View

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GIA | 2.11ct | Antique | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 45.8%

GIA | 2.11ct | Antique | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $4,060

Compare at $7,490

2 stores
GIA | 2.11ct | Antique | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 46%

GIA | 2.11ct | Antique | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $4,430

Compare at $8,200

2 stores
GIA | 2.12ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 45.9%

GIA | 2.12ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,325

Compare at $8,000

2 stores
GIA | 2.13ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 45.7%

GIA | 2.13ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,725

Compare at $8,700

2 stores
GIA | 2.13ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 45.6%

GIA | 2.13ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,350

Compare at $8,000

2 stores
GIA | 2.13ct | Antique | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 45.7%

GIA | 2.13ct | Antique | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $4,470

Compare at $8,230

2 stores
IGI | 2.13ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 81.9%

IGI | 2.13ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $765

Compare at $4,220

3 stores
IGI | 2.13ct | Antique | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 78.5%

IGI | 2.13ct | Antique | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $730

Compare at $3,400

3 stores
GCAL | 2.14ct | Antique | E | VS2 | Ideal
Save 69.3%

GCAL | 2.14ct | Antique | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $3,118

Compare at $10,150

2 stores
GIA | 2.14ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 45.9%

GIA | 2.14ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,370

Compare at $8,080

2 stores
IGI | 2.14ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 79%

IGI | 2.14ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $770

Compare at $3,670

3 stores
GIA | 2.15ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 45.9%

GIA | 2.15ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,385

Compare at $8,110

2 stores
IGI | 2.15ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 79.1%

IGI | 2.15ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $770

Compare at $3,690

3 stores
IGI | 2.19ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 73%

IGI | 2.19ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,172

Compare at $4,340

4 stores
GCAL | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 78.6%

GCAL | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,339

Compare at $6,250

4 stores
GIA | 2.11ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 51.1%

GIA | 2.11ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,466

Compare at $3,000

3 stores
GIA | 2.11ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 52.4%

GIA | 2.11ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,630

Compare at $3,420

3 stores
GIA | 2.11ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 77%

GIA | 2.11ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,611

Compare at $7,010

4 stores
GIA | 2.11ct | Asscher | G | VS1 | Ideal
Save 41.3%

GIA | 2.11ct | Asscher | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,854

Compare at $3,160

3 stores
GIA | 2.11ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 62.5%

GIA | 2.11ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,551

Compare at $4,140

3 stores
GIA | 2.11ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 77%

GIA | 2.11ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,611

Compare at $7,010

4 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | SI1 | Ideal
Save 68.1%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | SI1 | Ideal

From $578

Compare at $1,810

4 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Ideal
Save 42.2%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $883

Compare at $1,527

5 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | IF | Good
Save 73.9%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | IF | Good

From $1,833

Compare at $7,020

3 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 67.5%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,095

Compare at $3,374

4 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 16.4%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $905

Compare at $1,083

2 stores
Save 37.5%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $910

Compare at $1,457

5 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | IF | Ideal
Save 67.5%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | IF | Ideal

From $2,312

Compare at $7,120

3 stores
Save 38.5%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $842

Compare at $1,370

4 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | G | VS1 | Ideal
Save 32.6%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $7,180

Compare at $10,660

2 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 70.9%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $865

Compare at $2,970

2 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very Good
Save 32.5%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $891

Compare at $1,321

2 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Ideal

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $905

Compare at $950

2 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 66.6%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,224

Compare at $3,670

4 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 70.5%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $899

Compare at $3,050

3 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 62.7%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $888

Compare at $2,380

4 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 68.5%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $801

Compare at $2,540

2 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 66.8%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,026

Compare at $3,090

4 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | Ideal
Save 77.6%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $960

Compare at $4,280

2 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 69.3%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $897

Compare at $2,920

4 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | IF | Ideal
Save 81.6%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | IF | Ideal

From $1,298

Compare at $7,070

5 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 71.3%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $912

Compare at $3,180

4 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | FANCY | VS1 | Excellent
Save 52.6%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | FANCY | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,391

Compare at $2,933

3 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Good
Save 76.7%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Good

From $873

Compare at $3,740

2 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 68.5%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $800

Compare at $2,540

5 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 80.6%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $859

Compare at $4,430

6 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 84.1%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $652

Compare at $4,100

4 stores
IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 78.8%

IGI | 2.11ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $897

Compare at $4,240

5 stores
GIA | 2.12ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 78.2%

GIA | 2.12ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,240

Compare at $10,260

4 stores
GIA | 2.12ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 79.3%

GIA | 2.12ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,007

Compare at $9,710

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $359.

What to Know When Shopping for 2.1 Carat Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $11,053 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 $2,270 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 11,768 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $359 and go up to $11,412.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $2,431 with a median around $2,270.

The observed spread is roughly $11,053 across tracked listings, which is about 96.9% 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 $2,270, 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 13 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 $11,053 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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