2.1 Carat Natural Diamond Prices Comparison

As of April 2026, the average price of a 2.1 carat natural diamond is $18,592.2.1 carat diamonds can cost anywhere from $651 to $65,287 depending on shape, color, clarity, and other factors.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.5%.Compare 1,349 verified listings across 7 retailers in the tables below.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-04-14

2.1 Carat Natural Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 1,349 verified 2.1-carat natural diamonds listed across 7 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $651 to $65,287, with an average asking price of $18,592 and a median of $17,298.

The price spread of $64,636 (99.0% 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.

  • 1,349 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $651 to $65,287

  • Average price: $18,592

  • Median price: $17,298

  • Available across 7 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 99.0%

Price Range Overview

As of Apr 14, 2026
Spread $64,636

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

$651$65,287
Tracked

1,349

Lowest

$651

Average

$18,592

Median

$17,298

Highest

$65,287

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

2.1 Carat Natural Diamond Prices by Shape

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

ShapeAverage PriceListingsPage
Round$19,516455View
Oval$17,42044View
Cushion$13,82742View
Emerald$16,59935View
Pear$17,45333View
Princess$11,77929View
Heart$13,13320View
Marquise$27,05016View
Asscher$11,70315View
Radiant$17,28013View

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Save 11.8%

GIA | 2.11ct | Asscher | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $23,122

Compare at $26,210

2 stores
GIA | 2.12ct | Asscher | K | FL | Ideal
Save 35.4%

GIA | 2.12ct | Asscher | K | FL | Ideal

From $6,248

Compare at $9,670

3 stores
GIA | 2.12ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | Very Good
Save 19.1%

GIA | 2.12ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $19,090

Compare at $23,592

4 stores
Save 13.8%

GIA | 2.13ct | Asscher | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $25,295

Compare at $29,354

2 stores
GIA | 2.14ct | Asscher | L | SI1 | Excellent
Save 10.4%

GIA | 2.14ct | Asscher | L | SI1 | Excellent

From $5,442

Compare at $6,075

2 stores
GIA | 2.14ct | Asscher | I | SI1 | Excellent
Save 18.8%

GIA | 2.14ct | Asscher | I | SI1 | Excellent

From $9,136

Compare at $11,252

3 stores
GIA | 2.15ct | Asscher | H | VS2 | Ideal
Save 36.5%

GIA | 2.15ct | Asscher | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $8,929

Compare at $14,069

3 stores
GIA | 2.15ct | Asscher | J | IF | Excellent
Save 11.9%

GIA | 2.15ct | Asscher | J | IF | Excellent

From $10,272

Compare at $11,659

4 stores
GIA | 2.18ct | Asscher | J | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 30.4%

GIA | 2.18ct | Asscher | J | VVS2 | Excellent

From $9,996

Compare at $14,360

4 stores
GIA | 2.19ct | Asscher | F | VS2 | Ideal
Save 19.1%

GIA | 2.19ct | Asscher | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $19,100

Compare at $23,604

5 stores
GIA | 2.19ct | Asscher | I | VS2 | Excellent
Save 31.7%

GIA | 2.19ct | Asscher | I | VS2 | Excellent

From $9,164

Compare at $13,423

3 stores
GIA | 2.19ct | Asscher | J | VS2 | Ideal
Save 29%

GIA | 2.19ct | Asscher | J | VS2 | Ideal

From $7,560

Compare at $10,645

2 stores
GIA | 2.2ct | Asscher | G | VS1 | Excellent

GIA | 2.2ct | Asscher | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $24,499

Compare at $26,388

2 stores
GIA | 2.2ct | Asscher | K | SI2 | Excellent
Save 22.6%

GIA | 2.2ct | Asscher | K | SI2 | Excellent

From $5,168

Compare at $6,678

2 stores
GIA | 2.2ct | Asscher | J | VS2 | Excellent

GIA | 2.2ct | Asscher | J | VS2 | Excellent

From $9,210

Compare at $10,093

3 stores
GIA | 2.2ct | Asscher | F | VS2 | Excellent
Save 18%

GIA | 2.2ct | Asscher | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $23,523

Compare at $28,673

2 stores
GIA | 2.2ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Excellent
Save 18%

GIA | 2.2ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $18,596

Compare at $22,665

4 stores
GIA | 2.2ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 13.7%

GIA | 2.2ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $16,910

Compare at $19,598

3 stores
GIA | 2.2ct | Asscher | J | SI1 | Ideal
Save 35.4%

GIA | 2.2ct | Asscher | J | SI1 | Ideal

From $5,919

Compare at $9,160

3 stores
HRD | 2.2ct | Asscher | J | VVS1 | Ideal

HRD | 2.2ct | Asscher | J | VVS1 | Ideal

From $6,430

Compare at $6,674

2 stores
IGI | 2.2ct | Asscher | J | VS2 | Very Good
Save 16.5%

IGI | 2.2ct | Asscher | J | VS2 | Very Good

From $4,705

Compare at $5,632

2 stores
GIA | 2.11ct | Cushion | J | SI1 | Excellent
Save 21%

GIA | 2.11ct | Cushion | J | SI1 | Excellent

From $12,027

Compare at $15,215

4 stores
GIA | 2.11ct | Cushion | H | SI1 | Ideal
Save 25.7%

GIA | 2.11ct | Cushion | H | SI1 | Ideal

From $8,635

Compare at $11,616

4 stores
GIA | 2.11ct | Cushion | D | IF | Excellent

GIA | 2.11ct | Cushion | D | IF | Excellent

From $34,378

Compare at $34,418

2 stores
GIA | 2.12ct | Cushion | J | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 21.3%

GIA | 2.12ct | Cushion | J | VVS2 | Excellent

From $7,828

Compare at $9,947

4 stores
GIA | 2.12ct | Cushion | K | SI1 | Excellent

GIA | 2.12ct | Cushion | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $6,871

Compare at $6,931

2 stores
GIA | 2.12ct | Cushion | F | SI1 | Excellent
Save 19.8%

GIA | 2.12ct | Cushion | F | SI1 | Excellent

From $15,485

Compare at $19,320

4 stores
GIA | 2.12ct | Cushion | H | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 19.1%

GIA | 2.12ct | Cushion | H | VVS2 | Very Good

From $19,420

Compare at $24,000

3 stores
GIA | 2.12ct | Cushion | H | VS1 | Ideal
Save 36.5%

GIA | 2.12ct | Cushion | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $12,155

Compare at $19,153

3 stores
GIA | 2.13ct | Cushion | H | VS2 | Excellent
Save 12%

GIA | 2.13ct | Cushion | H | VS2 | Excellent

From $17,492

Compare at $19,873

3 stores
GIA | 2.13ct | Cushion | I | SI1 | Excellent
Save 12.9%

GIA | 2.13ct | Cushion | I | SI1 | Excellent

From $10,837

Compare at $12,440

3 stores
GIA | 2.13ct | Cushion | I | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 21%

GIA | 2.13ct | Cushion | I | VVS1 | Excellent

From $14,593

Compare at $18,464

4 stores
IGI | 2.13ct | Cushion | I | VS2 | Very Good
Save 17.1%

IGI | 2.13ct | Cushion | I | VS2 | Very Good

From $6,287

Compare at $7,585

3 stores
GIA | 2.14ct | Cushion | J | VS2 | Very Good
Save 21%

GIA | 2.14ct | Cushion | J | VS2 | Very Good

From $12,729

Compare at $16,111

4 stores
GIA | 2.14ct | Cushion | J | VS2 | Very Good
Save 20.9%

GIA | 2.14ct | Cushion | J | VS2 | Very Good

From $11,294

Compare at $14,278

2 stores
GIA | 2.14ct | Cushion | K | VS2 | Excellent

GIA | 2.14ct | Cushion | K | VS2 | Excellent

From $7,687

Compare at $8,072

2 stores
GIA | 2.15ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Excellent

GIA | 2.15ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Excellent

From $19,688

Compare at $20,208

2 stores
GIA | 2.15ct | Cushion | G | VS1 | Excellent
Save 18%

GIA | 2.15ct | Cushion | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $24,490

Compare at $29,853

3 stores
GIA | 2.15ct | Cushion | F | IF | Excellent

GIA | 2.15ct | Cushion | F | IF | Excellent

From $16,919

Compare at $18,114

2 stores
GIA | 2.15ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

GIA | 2.15ct | Cushion | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $14,850

Compare at $16,084

2 stores
GIA | 2.15ct | Cushion | G | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 29%

GIA | 2.15ct | Cushion | G | VVS1 | Excellent

From $21,315

Compare at $30,023

2 stores
GIA | 2.16ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 27%

GIA | 2.16ct | Cushion | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $20,792

Compare at $28,500

3 stores
GIA | 2.16ct | Cushion | I | VS1 | Very Good

GIA | 2.16ct | Cushion | I | VS1 | Very Good

From $8,476

Compare at $8,691

3 stores
GIA | 2.16ct | Cushion | I | VS1 | Good
Save 19%

GIA | 2.16ct | Cushion | I | VS1 | Good

From $10,710

Compare at $13,227

3 stores
GIA | 2.16ct | Cushion | J | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 12.1%

GIA | 2.16ct | Cushion | J | VVS2 | Excellent

From $8,800

Compare at $10,010

3 stores
GIA | 2.17ct | Cushion | I | VS2 | Excellent
Save 23.9%

GIA | 2.17ct | Cushion | I | VS2 | Excellent

From $13,441

Compare at $17,656

3 stores
GIA | 2.17ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 29%

GIA | 2.17ct | Cushion | E | VVS1 | Excellent

From $23,820

Compare at $33,549

2 stores
GIA | 2.17ct | Cushion | K | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 22.4%

GIA | 2.17ct | Cushion | K | VVS1 | Excellent

From $5,781

Compare at $7,446

4 stores
GIA | 2.18ct | Cushion | I | IF | Excellent
Save 12.9%

GIA | 2.18ct | Cushion | I | IF | Excellent

From $13,143

Compare at $15,083

3 stores
GIA | 2.18ct | Cushion | H | VS2 | Excellent
Save 34.2%

GIA | 2.18ct | Cushion | H | VS2 | Excellent

From $9,785

Compare at $14,875

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $651.

What to Know When Shopping for 2.1 Carat Natural Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $64,636 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 $17,298 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. Compare natural vs. lab-grown options for the same carat and shape. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical but often 30-50% less expensive.
  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 1,349 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $651 and go up to $65,287.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $18,592 with a median around $17,298.

The observed spread is roughly $64,636 across tracked listings, which is about 99.0% 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 $17,298, 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 7 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 $64,636 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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