2.2 Carat Round Natural Diamond Prices Comparison

As of May 2026, 2.2 carat round natural diamonds usually range from $970 to $67,569, with an average price of $22,839.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are up 1.4%.Compare 431 verified listings across 9 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-05-29

2.2 Carat Round Natural Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 431 verified 2.2-carat round natural diamonds listed across 9 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $970 to $67,569, with an average asking price of $22,839 and a median of $20,822.

The price spread of $66,600 (98.6% 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.

  • 431 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $970 to $67,569

  • Average price: $22,839

  • Median price: $20,822

  • Available across 9 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 98.6%

Price Range Overview

As of May 29, 2026
Spread $66,600

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

$970$67,569
Tracked

431

Lowest

$970

Average

$22,839

Median

$20,822

Highest

$67,569

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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GIA | 2.28ct | Round | L | SI2 | Very Good
Save 24.4%

GIA | 2.28ct | Round | L | SI2 | Very Good

From $5,862

Compare at $7,751

2 stores
IGI | 2.27ct | Round | K | VS2 | Excellent
Save 14%

IGI | 2.27ct | Round | K | VS2 | Excellent

From $6,435

Compare at $7,486

2 stores
IGI | 2.25ct | Round | K | VS2 | Excellent
Save 14.1%

IGI | 2.25ct | Round | K | VS2 | Excellent

From $6,470

Compare at $7,529

2 stores
IGI | 2.28ct | Round | K | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 10.3%

IGI | 2.28ct | Round | K | VVS2 | Excellent

From $6,944

Compare at $7,745

3 stores
GIA | 2.28ct | Round | K | SI2 | Ideal
Save 34.2%

GIA | 2.28ct | Round | K | SI2 | Ideal

From $7,185

Compare at $10,914

3 stores
IGI | 2.23ct | Round | K | SI1 | Ideal
Save 14.1%

IGI | 2.23ct | Round | K | SI1 | Ideal

From $7,480

Compare at $8,709

2 stores
GIA | 2.21ct | Round | L | VS2 | Excellent
Save 19.4%

GIA | 2.21ct | Round | L | VS2 | Excellent

From $7,653

Compare at $9,495

2 stores
GIA | 2.21ct | Round | K | SI1 | Excellent

GIA | 2.21ct | Round | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $7,855

Compare at $8,460

2 stores
GIA | 2.21ct | Round | L | SI1 | Excellent
Save 37.5%

GIA | 2.21ct | Round | L | SI1 | Excellent

From $7,878

Compare at $12,599

3 stores
GIA | 2.21ct | Round | J | SI2 | Excellent
Save 30.6%

GIA | 2.21ct | Round | J | SI2 | Excellent

From $7,961

Compare at $11,470

4 stores
GIA | 2.25ct | Round | L | VS2 | Excellent
Save 31.5%

GIA | 2.25ct | Round | L | VS2 | Excellent

From $8,143

Compare at $11,889

5 stores
GIA | 2.25ct | Round | L | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 24.4%

GIA | 2.25ct | Round | L | VVS2 | Excellent

From $8,372

Compare at $11,081

3 stores
IGI | 2.21ct | Round | K | VVS2 | Excellent

IGI | 2.21ct | Round | K | VVS2 | Excellent

From $8,380

Compare at $9,204

2 stores
GIA | 2.21ct | Round | J | SI2 | Excellent
Save 19.7%

GIA | 2.21ct | Round | J | SI2 | Excellent

From $8,585

Compare at $10,696

4 stores
IGI | 2.26ct | Round | J | VS1 | Excellent
Save 12.9%

IGI | 2.26ct | Round | J | VS1 | Excellent

From $8,660

Compare at $9,938

2 stores
IGI | 2.26ct | Round | J | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 13.9%

IGI | 2.26ct | Round | J | VVS2 | Excellent

From $8,890

Compare at $10,324

2 stores
GIA | 2.23ct | Round | L | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 21.9%

GIA | 2.23ct | Round | L | VVS1 | Ideal

From $8,902

Compare at $11,400

4 stores
GIA | 2.21ct | Round | L | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 21.8%

GIA | 2.21ct | Round | L | VVS1 | Ideal

From $8,960

Compare at $11,463

3 stores
IGI | 2.24ct | Round | K | IF | Excellent
Save 15.9%

IGI | 2.24ct | Round | K | IF | Excellent

From $9,020

Compare at $10,720

3 stores
GIA | 2.24ct | Round | K | VS2 | Ideal

GIA | 2.24ct | Round | K | VS2 | Ideal

From $9,055

Compare at $9,836

2 stores
GIA | 2.25ct | Round | L | VS1 | Excellent
Save 23.2%

GIA | 2.25ct | Round | L | VS1 | Excellent

From $9,117

Compare at $11,864

3 stores
GIA | 2.29ct | Round | K | VS2 | Ideal
Save 41.3%

GIA | 2.29ct | Round | K | VS2 | Ideal

From $9,219

Compare at $15,704

4 stores
GIA | 2.29ct | Round | L | VS1 | Excellent

GIA | 2.29ct | Round | L | VS1 | Excellent

From $9,283

Compare at $10,116

2 stores
IGI | 2.26ct | Round | J | VVS2 | Excellent

IGI | 2.26ct | Round | J | VVS2 | Excellent

From $9,356

Compare at $9,360

2 stores
GIA | 2.21ct | Round | J | SI2 | Ideal

GIA | 2.21ct | Round | J | SI2 | Ideal

From $9,390

Compare at $9,833

2 stores
GIA | 2.26ct | Round | L | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 34.3%

GIA | 2.26ct | Round | L | VVS1 | Ideal

From $9,426

Compare at $14,352

2 stores
GIA | 2.21ct | Round | I | SI2 | Ideal
Save 37.9%

GIA | 2.21ct | Round | I | SI2 | Ideal

From $9,458

Compare at $15,234

4 stores
IGI | 2.21ct | Round | J | IF | Ideal
Save 13.9%

IGI | 2.21ct | Round | J | IF | Ideal

From $9,470

Compare at $11,004

2 stores
GIA | 2.21ct | Round | J | SI2 | Ideal
Save 14.1%

GIA | 2.21ct | Round | J | SI2 | Ideal

From $9,517

Compare at $11,085

2 stores
IGI | 2.21ct | Round | I | VS1 | Ideal
Save 14%

IGI | 2.21ct | Round | I | VS1 | Ideal

From $9,680

Compare at $11,253

2 stores
IGI | 2.21ct | Round | J | VS1 | Excellent

IGI | 2.21ct | Round | J | VS1 | Excellent

From $9,705

Compare at $10,569

2 stores
IGI | 2.21ct | Round | I | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 14%

IGI | 2.21ct | Round | I | VVS1 | Excellent

From $9,770

Compare at $11,362

2 stores
GIA | 2.21ct | Round | L | VS1 | Excellent
Save 29.8%

GIA | 2.21ct | Round | L | VS1 | Excellent

From $9,776

Compare at $13,930

3 stores
GIA | 2.23ct | Round | L | IF | Excellent
Save 23.9%

GIA | 2.23ct | Round | L | IF | Excellent

From $9,778

Compare at $12,853

3 stores
IGI | 2.21ct | Round | J | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 14%

IGI | 2.21ct | Round | J | VVS2 | Excellent

From $9,840

Compare at $11,444

2 stores
GIA | 2.27ct | Round | K | SI2 | Ideal
Save 35.8%

GIA | 2.27ct | Round | K | SI2 | Ideal

From $9,853

Compare at $15,342

3 stores
GIA | 2.23ct | Round | L | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 22.2%

GIA | 2.23ct | Round | L | VVS2 | Excellent

From $10,010

Compare at $12,860

2 stores
IGI | 2.26ct | Round | J | VVS2 | Excellent

IGI | 2.26ct | Round | J | VVS2 | Excellent

From $10,013

Compare at $10,026

2 stores
GIA | 2.25ct | Round | J | SI1 | Ideal
Save 21.4%

GIA | 2.25ct | Round | J | SI1 | Ideal

From $10,118

Compare at $12,872

5 stores
GIA | 2.21ct | Round | J | SI1 | Excellent
Save 41.3%

GIA | 2.21ct | Round | J | SI1 | Excellent

From $10,247

Compare at $17,462

5 stores
GIA | 2.23ct | Round | J | SI2 | Excellent

GIA | 2.23ct | Round | J | SI2 | Excellent

From $10,274

Compare at $10,837

2 stores
GIA | 2.26ct | Round | J | SI1 | Ideal
Save 22%

GIA | 2.26ct | Round | J | SI1 | Ideal

From $10,292

Compare at $13,193

5 stores
IGI | 2.23ct | Round | I | VS1 | Excellent
Save 13.1%

IGI | 2.23ct | Round | I | VS1 | Excellent

From $10,330

Compare at $11,894

2 stores
GIA | 2.25ct | Round | L | VVS2 | Ideal

GIA | 2.25ct | Round | L | VVS2 | Ideal

From $10,494

Compare at $11,568

2 stores
GIA | 2.25ct | Round | K | VS2 | Excellent
Save 25%

GIA | 2.25ct | Round | K | VS2 | Excellent

From $10,526

Compare at $14,028

3 stores
GIA | 2.27ct | Round | L | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 21.1%

GIA | 2.27ct | Round | L | VVS1 | Ideal

From $10,580

Compare at $13,416

3 stores
GIA | 2.23ct | Round | K | VS2 | Excellent
Save 36.7%

GIA | 2.23ct | Round | K | VS2 | Excellent

From $10,620

Compare at $16,785

5 stores
GIA | 2.22ct | Round | J | SI2 | Ideal

GIA | 2.22ct | Round | J | SI2 | Ideal

From $10,649

Compare at $11,480

2 stores
GIA | 2.25ct | Round | K | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 19.9%

GIA | 2.25ct | Round | K | VVS2 | Excellent

From $10,722

Compare at $13,392

4 stores
GIA | 2.25ct | Round | J | SI1 | Ideal
Save 19.9%

GIA | 2.25ct | Round | J | SI1 | Ideal

From $10,734

Compare at $13,407

5 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $970.

What to Know When Shopping for 2.2 Carat Round Natural Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $66,600 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 $20,822 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.
  7. Round brilliants command a premium due to higher rough waste during cutting. If budget matters, consider oval or cushion shapes for similar visual size.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 431 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $970 and go up to $67,569.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $22,839 with a median around $20,822.

The observed spread is roughly $66,600 across tracked listings, which is about 98.6% from highest to lowest offer in this bucket.

We refresh pricing data daily so these pages stay current with market changes.

Based on completed market data, the fair market benchmark is $22,839. The median price is $20,822, so offers between the median and fair benchmark can be reasonable, while reputable listings below the median may be especially competitive.

We currently track this stone category across 9 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 $66,600 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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