2.3 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, the average price of a 2.3 carat lab grown diamond is $1,328.2.3 carat diamonds can cost anywhere from $450 to $14,580 depending on shape, color, clarity, and other factors.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are up 12.2%.Compare 9,496 verified listings across 12 retailers in the tables below.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-26

2.3 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 9,496 verified 2.3-carat lab grown diamonds listed across 12 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $450 to $14,580, with an average asking price of $1,328 and a median of $888.

The price spread of $14,130 (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.

  • 9,496 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $450 to $14,580

  • Average price: $1,328

  • Median price: $888

  • Available across 12 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 96.9%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 26, 2026
Spread $14,130

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

$450$14,580
Tracked

9,496

Lowest

$450

Average

$1,328

Median

$888

Highest

$14,580

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

2.3 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$1,2983,975View
Oval$1,3911,268View
Princess$1,165719View
Pear$1,422646View
Emerald$1,158511View
Radiant$1,586498View
Cushion$1,601405View
Heart$1,192271View
Marquise$1,541184View
Asscher$1,121178View
Antique$1,8676View

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2.26ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 80.9%

2.26ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,693

Compare at $8,850

3 stores
2.26ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 75.8%

2.26ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,840

Compare at $7,620

2 stores
2.31ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 61.6%

2.31ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,078

Compare at $10,620

2 stores
2.32ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 81.6%

2.32ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $986

Compare at $5,360

4 stores
2.32ct | Antique | E | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.2%

2.32ct | Antique | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,289

Compare at $7,240

4 stores
2.33ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.7%

2.33ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,318

Compare at $8,590

4 stores
2.35ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 81.1%

2.35ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,888

Compare at $9,990

3 stores
2.25ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 84.7%

2.25ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,324

Compare at $8,640

5 stores
2.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 43.3%

2.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,434

Compare at $4,294

3 stores
2.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 76.2%

2.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $1,537

Compare at $6,450

4 stores
2.25ct | Asscher | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 67.3%

2.25ct | Asscher | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $883

Compare at $2,700

3 stores
2.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 87.3%

2.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $680

Compare at $5,360

7 stores
2.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 87.3%

2.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $680

Compare at $5,360

7 stores
2.25ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 83.3%

2.25ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $774

Compare at $4,640

4 stores
2.25ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 81.9%

2.25ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $752

Compare at $4,160

4 stores
2.25ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 84.7%

2.25ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,324

Compare at $8,640

5 stores
2.25ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 79.4%

2.25ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $958

Compare at $4,640

3 stores
2.25ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 79.4%

2.25ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $958

Compare at $4,640

3 stores
2.25ct | Asscher | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 65%

2.25ct | Asscher | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $728

Compare at $2,082

4 stores
2.25ct | Asscher | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 62.8%

2.25ct | Asscher | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $660

Compare at $1,775

2 stores
2.25ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 41.9%

2.25ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,375

Compare at $2,368

3 stores
2.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 75.8%

2.25ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $871

Compare at $3,600

5 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | IdealGIA
Save 25.9%

2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $2,712

Compare at $3,660

2 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | ExcellentHRD
Save 62.5%

2.26ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $860

Compare at $2,294

2 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | J | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 65.7%

2.26ct | Asscher | J | VS2 | Ideal

From $2,930

Compare at $8,541

2 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | D | IF | Very GoodIGI
Save 72.4%

2.26ct | Asscher | D | IF | Very Good

From $4,156

Compare at $15,030

4 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | G | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 18.9%

2.26ct | Asscher | G | VS2 | Very Good

From $765

Compare at $943

2 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 76.6%

2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $925

Compare at $3,950

3 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 34.6%

2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $925

Compare at $1,413

2 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 77.3%

2.26ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $864

Compare at $3,810

3 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | E | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.6%

2.26ct | Asscher | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $945

Compare at $5,425

6 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 79.5%

2.26ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $962

Compare at $4,690

3 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 79.3%

2.26ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $962

Compare at $4,660

3 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 77.6%

2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $925

Compare at $4,120

3 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 77.1%

2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $669

Compare at $2,920

7 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 55.4%

2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,232

Compare at $2,760

2 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 66.9%

2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $641

Compare at $1,940

4 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 77.9%

2.26ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $925

Compare at $4,180

3 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 34.6%

2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $925

Compare at $1,413

2 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 77.6%

2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $925

Compare at $4,120

3 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 83.5%

2.26ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $776

Compare at $4,690

4 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 83.3%

2.26ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $776

Compare at $4,660

4 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 69.9%

2.26ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,243

Compare at $4,130

2 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 78.2%

2.26ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $703

Compare at $3,230

7 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | E | IF | GoodIGI
Save 82.7%

2.26ct | Asscher | E | IF | Good

From $1,252

Compare at $7,220

5 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 82.1%

2.26ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $809

Compare at $4,510

3 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 85.9%

2.26ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $653

Compare at $4,640

4 stores
2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 63%

2.26ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $726

Compare at $1,962

3 stores
2.27ct | Asscher | G | SI1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 78.5%

2.27ct | Asscher | G | SI1 | Excellent

From $637

Compare at $2,960

5 stores
2.27ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 71.9%

2.27ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $929

Compare at $3,300

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $450.

What to Know When Shopping for 2.3 Carat Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $14,130 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 $888 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 9,496 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $450 and go up to $14,580.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $1,328 with a median around $888.

The observed spread is roughly $14,130 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 $888, 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 12 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 $14,130 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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