2.3 Carat Round Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of February 2026, 2.3 carat round natural diamonds usually range from $655 to $78,444, with an average price of $22,775.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.6%.Compare 449 verified listings across 7 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
2.3 Carat Round Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 449 verified 2.3-carat round natural diamonds listed across 7 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $655 to $78,444, with an average asking price of $22,775 and a median of $20,147.
The price spread of $77,789 (99.2% 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.
449 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $655 to $78,444
Average price: $22,775
Median price: $20,147
Available across 7 retailers
Savings potential: up to 99.2%
Price Range Overview
As of Feb 28, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
449
$655
$22,775
$20,147
$78,444
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
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GIA2.25ct | Round | H | VVS1 | Excellent
From $21,229
Compare at $21,700
GIASave 26.1%2.25ct | Round | L | SI2 | Ideal
From $7,008
Compare at $9,478
GIA2.25ct | Round | E | IF | Excellent
From $46,615
Compare at $46,912
GIA2.25ct | Round | K | VS1 | Excellent
From $18,137
Compare at $18,390
GIASave 36.2%2.25ct | Round | H | VVS2 | Excellent
From $27,326
Compare at $42,841
GIASave 67.8%2.25ct | Round | D | VVS2 | Excellent
From $1,096
Compare at $3,409
GIA2.25ct | Round | F | VS2 | Excellent
From $44,890
Compare at $47,166
2.25ct | Round | K | SI2 | Excellent
From $10,286
Compare at $13,749
GIASave 32.2%2.25ct | Round | D | SI2 | Excellent
From $16,933
Compare at $24,960
GIASave 77.6%2.25ct | Round | D | VVS1 | Excellent
From $1,750
Compare at $7,820
GIA2.25ct | Round | I | VS2 | Excellent
From $16,899
Compare at $18,707
GIA2.25ct | Round | I | SI2 | Excellent
From $14,940
Compare at $15,200
GIA2.25ct | Round | F | VS1 | Excellent
From $38,176
Compare at $40,185
GIA2.25ct | Round | K | VVS2 | Excellent
From $13,952
Compare at $14,655
GIASave 13.4%2.25ct | Round | G | VVS1 | Ideal
From $35,039
Compare at $40,439
GIASave 36.1%2.25ct | Round | I | VS2 | Excellent
From $18,147
Compare at $28,399
GIASave 18.3%2.25ct | Round | J | VVS2 | Ideal
From $13,166
Compare at $16,120
GIA2.25ct | Round | G | VS2 | Excellent
From $28,540
Compare at $30,603
GIASave 18.7%2.25ct | Round | H | SI2 | Ideal
From $13,209
Compare at $16,249
GIA2.25ct | Round | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $22,429
Compare at $23,202
GIA2.25ct | Round | F | VVS2 | Excellent
From $33,294
Compare at $36,241
GIASave 36.6%2.25ct | Round | E | VVS1 | Excellent
From $46,751
Compare at $73,730
GIA2.25ct | Round | E | SI1 | Ideal
From $24,020
Compare at $24,702
GIA2.25ct | Round | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $23,608
Compare at $24,696
GIA2.25ct | Round | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $22,429
Compare at $23,202
GIASave 13.9%2.25ct | Round | F | VS2 | Ideal
From $28,519
Compare at $33,105
GIASave 20.8%2.25ct | Round | J | VS1 | Ideal
From $11,760
Compare at $14,845
GIA2.25ct | Round | F | VVS1 | Excellent
From $39,446
Compare at $39,652
GIASave 21.6%2.25ct | Round | L | VVS2 | Ideal
From $11,313
Compare at $14,432
GIA2.25ct | Round | F | VS1 | Excellent
From $29,660
Compare at $30,411
GIA2.25ct | Round | F | SI1 | Ideal
From $23,330
Compare at $25,565
GIASave 30.9%2.25ct | Round | L | VS2 | Excellent
From $8,217
Compare at $11,889
GIASave 14.6%2.25ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Excellent
From $35,320
Compare at $41,352
GIA2.25ct | Round | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $17,049
Compare at $18,873
GIASave 15.3%2.25ct | Round | G | IF | Excellent
From $29,980
Compare at $35,409
GIASave 12.2%2.25ct | Round | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $16,109
Compare at $18,352
GIASave 14.2%2.25ct | Round | L | IF | Ideal
From $10,116
Compare at $11,789
GIASave 14.6%2.25ct | Round | G | VVS2 | Excellent
From $29,032
Compare at $34,003
2.25ct | Round | H | VS1 | Ideal
From $22,850
Compare at $23,749
GIA2.25ct | Round | H | VVS1 | Excellent
From $28,060
Compare at $28,897
GIASave 14.6%2.25ct | Round | F | VS1 | Excellent
From $30,791
Compare at $36,059
GIA2.25ct | Round | D | VVS2 | Excellent
From $53,373
Compare at $55,988
GIASave 67.8%2.25ct | Round | D | VVS2 | Excellent
From $1,096
Compare at $3,409
GIASave 77.6%2.25ct | Round | D | VVS1 | Excellent
From $1,750
Compare at $7,820
GIASave 17.7%2.25ct | Round | F | SI2 | Ideal
From $15,358
Compare at $18,668
GIASave 12.9%2.25ct | Round | F | VS2 | Excellent
From $29,110
Compare at $33,410
GIASave 59.7%2.25ct | Round | D | VVS2 | Excellent
From $1,380
Compare at $3,425
GIA2.25ct | Round | L | VVS2 | Excellent
From $11,071
Compare at $11,997
GIASave 22.5%2.25ct | Round | L | VS1 | Excellent
From $10,807
Compare at $13,941
GIASave 15.7%2.25ct | Round | L | VS2 | Excellent
From $7,687
Compare at $9,122
Entry pricing in this category starts around $655.
What to Know When Shopping for 2.3 Carat Round Natural Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $77,789 or more.
- 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.
- The median price of $20,147 is a useful benchmark. If you see a deal significantly below this, verify the retailer's reputation and return policy.
- 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.
- Compare natural vs. lab-grown options for the same carat and shape. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical but often 30-50% less expensive.
- Check shipping, insurance, and return policies. The lowest sticker price is not always the best deal once you factor in total cost of purchase.
- 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 449 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $655 and go up to $78,444.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $22,775 with a median around $20,147.
The observed spread is roughly $77,789 across tracked listings, which is about 99.2% 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 $20,147, 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 $77,789 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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