2.3 Carat Emerald Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 2.3 carat emerald lab grown diamonds usually range from $450 to $6,470, with an average price of $1,158.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 2.6%.Compare 541 verified listings across 8 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

2.3 Carat Emerald Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 541 verified 2.3-carat emerald lab grown diamonds listed across 8 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $450 to $6,470, with an average asking price of $1,158 and a median of $825.

The price spread of $6,020 (93.0% 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.

  • 541 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $450 to $6,470

  • Average price: $1,158

  • Median price: $825

  • Available across 8 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 93.0%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $6,020

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

$450$6,470
Tracked

541

Lowest

$450

Average

$1,158

Median

$825

Highest

$6,470

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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2.25ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 61.6%

2.25ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $4,530

Compare at $11,798

4 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 53.8%

2.25ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $871

Compare at $1,885

3 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 25.4%

2.25ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Very Good

From $602

Compare at $807

2 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 83.5%

2.25ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $550

Compare at $3,340

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 74.5%

2.25ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,459

Compare at $5,720

4 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 81.9%

2.25ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $952

Compare at $5,270

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 58.1%

2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,319

Compare at $3,150

2 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 84%

2.25ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $1,052

Compare at $6,580

8 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | IdealGIA
Save 76.5%

2.25ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,082

Compare at $4,600

4 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 68.8%

2.25ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,563

Compare at $5,010

3 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.1%

2.25ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,874

Compare at $9,910

4 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 65%

2.25ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $728

Compare at $2,082

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 82.5%

2.25ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | Excellent

From $1,078

Compare at $6,170

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82%

2.25ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $681

Compare at $3,780

7 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 71%

2.25ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $797

Compare at $2,750

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 72.4%

2.25ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,095

Compare at $3,965

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.7%

2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $761

Compare at $4,160

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.7%

2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $761

Compare at $4,160

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.7%

2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $761

Compare at $4,160

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 74.8%

2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,048

Compare at $4,160

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.7%

2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $761

Compare at $4,160

7 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 74.8%

2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,048

Compare at $4,160

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 81.8%

2.25ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $769

Compare at $4,220

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 85.2%

2.25ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $626

Compare at $4,220

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 73.1%

2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $845

Compare at $3,140

2 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 72.8%

2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $683

Compare at $2,510

2 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 10.3%

2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $597

Compare at $665

2 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | F | IF | ExcellentGIA
Save 80.1%

2.25ct | Emerald | F | IF | Excellent

From $3,055

Compare at $15,360

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 67.8%

2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,678

Compare at $8,310

3 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 65%

2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,273

Compare at $3,636

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 56.4%

2.25ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $5,980

Compare at $13,700

3 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | FANCY | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 44.7%

2.25ct | Emerald | FANCY | VS1 | Very Good

From $806

Compare at $1,458

2 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 78.9%

2.25ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $580

Compare at $2,750

6 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.7%

2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $761

Compare at $4,160

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 60.8%

2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,009

Compare at $2,571

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82%

2.25ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $657

Compare at $3,650

3 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 69.5%

2.25ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $904

Compare at $2,960

2 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 73%

2.25ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,088

Compare at $4,030

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 74.7%

2.25ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,100

Compare at $4,340

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 74.2%

2.25ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,326

Compare at $5,140

3 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 84%

2.25ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $644

Compare at $4,030

6 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 74.7%

2.25ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,100

Compare at $4,340

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | FANCY | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 47%

2.25ct | Emerald | FANCY | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,295

Compare at $2,444

2 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 80%

2.25ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $640

Compare at $3,200

3 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 81.7%

2.25ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $869

Compare at $4,747

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 32.3%

2.25ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $705

Compare at $1,041

2 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 77.3%

2.25ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $759

Compare at $3,340

5 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Very GoodIGI

2.25ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $579

Compare at $631

2 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 29.6%

2.25ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $794

Compare at $1,127

2 stores
2.25ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 72.2%

2.25ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $703

Compare at $2,530

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $450.

What to Know When Shopping for 2.3 Carat Emerald Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $6,020 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 $825 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.
  7. Emerald cuts show clarity more readily due to their step-cut facets. Consider VS2 or better clarity for this shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 541 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $450 and go up to $6,470.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $1,158 with a median around $825.

The observed spread is roughly $6,020 across tracked listings, which is about 93.0% 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 $825, 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 8 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 $6,020 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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