2.3 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 2.3 carat round lab grown diamonds usually range from $544 to $14,340, with an average price of $1,304.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 4.7%.Compare 4,422 verified listings across 12 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

2.3 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 4,422 verified 2.3-carat round lab grown diamonds listed across 12 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $544 to $14,340, with an average asking price of $1,304 and a median of $869.

The price spread of $13,796 (96.2% 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.

  • 4,422 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $544 to $14,340

  • Average price: $1,304

  • Median price: $869

  • Available across 12 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 96.2%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $13,796

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

$544$14,340
Tracked

4,422

Lowest

$544

Average

$1,304

Median

$869

Highest

$14,340

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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2.25ct | Round | J | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 65.4%

2.25ct | Round | J | VS2 | Ideal

From $3,220

Compare at $9,295

4 stores
2.25ct | Round | I | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 50%

2.25ct | Round | I | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,341

Compare at $2,682

2 stores
2.25ct | Round | J | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 50%

2.25ct | Round | J | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,344

Compare at $2,688

2 stores
2.25ct | Round | I | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 50%

2.25ct | Round | I | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,341

Compare at $2,682

2 stores
2.25ct | Round | J | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 65.6%

2.25ct | Round | J | VS1 | Ideal

From $808

Compare at $2,347

4 stores
2.25ct | Round | J | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 50%

2.25ct | Round | J | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,344

Compare at $2,688

2 stores
2.25ct | Round | J | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 50%

2.25ct | Round | J | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,301

Compare at $2,602

2 stores
2.25ct | Round | G | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 69.4%

2.25ct | Round | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $818

Compare at $2,670

2 stores
2.25ct | Round | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 74.5%

2.25ct | Round | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $871

Compare at $3,420

5 stores
2.25ct | Round | G | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 12.3%

2.25ct | Round | G | VVS2 | Excellent

From $841

Compare at $958

2 stores
2.25ct | Round | G | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 60.4%

2.25ct | Round | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $798

Compare at $2,015

3 stores
2.25ct | Round | I | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 50%

2.25ct | Round | I | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,341

Compare at $2,682

2 stores
2.25ct | Round | J | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 65.9%

2.25ct | Round | J | VS1 | Ideal

From $3,500

Compare at $10,262

4 stores
2.25ct | Round | I | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 66.5%

2.25ct | Round | I | VS2 | Ideal

From $3,800

Compare at $11,350

4 stores
2.25ct | Round | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 76.8%

2.25ct | Round | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,476

Compare at $6,370

3 stores
2.25ct | Round | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.2%

2.25ct | Round | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $640

Compare at $4,050

5 stores
2.25ct | Round | G | SI1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 60.2%

2.25ct | Round | G | SI1 | Excellent

From $861

Compare at $2,162

3 stores
2.25ct | Round | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 69.9%

2.25ct | Round | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $804

Compare at $2,669

4 stores
2.25ct | Round | D | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 75.2%

2.25ct | Round | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,145

Compare at $4,620

5 stores
2.25ct | Round | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 83.2%

2.25ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $770

Compare at $4,580

7 stores
2.25ct | Round | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 57.8%

2.25ct | Round | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $6,560

Compare at $15,527

3 stores
2.25ct | Round | E | VVS2 | IdealGCAL

2.25ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,599

Compare at $4,725

2 stores
2.25ct | Round | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 64.7%

2.25ct | Round | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $3,254

Compare at $9,230

3 stores
2.25ct | Round | E | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 71.6%

2.25ct | Round | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,021

Compare at $7,120

3 stores
2.25ct | Round | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 63.8%

2.25ct | Round | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $2,018

Compare at $5,570

4 stores
2.25ct | Round | D | VS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 77.4%

2.25ct | Round | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,367

Compare at $6,040

4 stores
2.25ct | Round | D | SI1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 82.5%

2.25ct | Round | D | SI1 | Excellent

From $1,230

Compare at $7,040

6 stores
2.25ct | Round | E | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 68.3%

2.25ct | Round | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,284

Compare at $4,050

4 stores
2.25ct | Round | J | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 65.9%

2.25ct | Round | J | VS1 | Ideal

From $3,500

Compare at $10,262

4 stores
2.25ct | Round | J | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 65.4%

2.25ct | Round | J | VS2 | Ideal

From $3,220

Compare at $9,295

4 stores
2.25ct | Round | I | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 66.9%

2.25ct | Round | I | VS1 | Ideal

From $4,040

Compare at $12,197

4 stores
2.25ct | Round | J | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 65.9%

2.25ct | Round | J | VS1 | Ideal

From $3,500

Compare at $10,262

4 stores
2.25ct | Round | I | SI2 | IdealIGI
Save 49.1%

2.25ct | Round | I | SI2 | Ideal

From $4,854

Compare at $9,537

2 stores
2.25ct | Round | K | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 42%

2.25ct | Round | K | VS1 | Ideal

From $7,484

Compare at $12,910

2 stores
2.25ct | Round | J | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 65.9%

2.25ct | Round | J | VS1 | Ideal

From $3,500

Compare at $10,262

4 stores
2.25ct | Round | J | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 50%

2.25ct | Round | J | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,344

Compare at $2,688

2 stores
2.25ct | Round | J | SI1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 50%

2.25ct | Round | J | SI1 | Excellent

From $1,341

Compare at $2,682

2 stores
2.25ct | Round | D | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 70.7%

2.25ct | Round | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,402

Compare at $4,780

4 stores
2.25ct | Round | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 78.5%

2.25ct | Round | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $726

Compare at $3,370

8 stores
2.25ct | Round | G | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 74.9%

2.25ct | Round | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $851

Compare at $3,390

5 stores
2.25ct | Round | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 58.2%

2.25ct | Round | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $5,730

Compare at $13,700

3 stores
2.25ct | Round | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 28.4%

2.25ct | Round | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,544

Compare at $2,156

2 stores
2.25ct | Round | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 37%

2.25ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $819

Compare at $1,300

2 stores
2.25ct | Round | H | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 79.6%

2.25ct | Round | H | VVS2 | Ideal

From $655

Compare at $3,220

5 stores
2.25ct | Round | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 69.2%

2.25ct | Round | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $744

Compare at $2,412

5 stores
2.25ct | Round | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 75.3%

2.25ct | Round | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,094

Compare at $4,430

5 stores
2.25ct | Round | D | IF | IdealIGI
Save 84%

2.25ct | Round | D | IF | Ideal

From $1,207

Compare at $7,530

7 stores
2.25ct | Round | D | IF | IdealIGI
Save 84%

2.25ct | Round | D | IF | Ideal

From $1,207

Compare at $7,530

6 stores
2.25ct | Round | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.1%

2.25ct | Round | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $681

Compare at $3,810

3 stores
2.25ct | Round | H | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.4%

2.25ct | Round | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $576

Compare at $3,090

5 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $544.

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

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $13,796 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 $869 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. 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 4,422 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $544 and go up to $14,340.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $1,304 with a median around $869.

The observed spread is roughly $13,796 across tracked listings, which is about 96.2% 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 $869, 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 $13,796 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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