2.4 Carat Natural Diamond Prices Comparison

As of May 2026, the average price of a 2.4 carat natural diamond is $23,494.2.4 carat diamonds can cost anywhere from $1,003 to $72,916 depending on shape, color, clarity, and other factors.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are up 1%.Compare 356 verified listings across 9 retailers in the tables below.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-05-29

2.4 Carat Natural Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 356 verified 2.4-carat natural diamonds listed across 9 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $1,003 to $72,916, with an average asking price of $23,494 and a median of $21,973.

The price spread of $71,912 (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.

  • 356 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $1,003 to $72,916

  • Average price: $23,494

  • Median price: $21,973

  • Available across 9 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 98.6%

Price Range Overview

As of May 29, 2026
Spread $71,912

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

$1,003$72,916
Tracked

356

Lowest

$1,003

Average

$23,494

Median

$21,973

Highest

$72,916

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

2.4 Carat Natural Diamond Prices by Shape

Shape-level averages for this carat and type. Open each shape page for full market detail.

ShapeAverage PriceListingsPage
Round$26,002319View
Oval$21,25474View
Emerald$22,65768View
Cushion$18,94260View
Princess$12,60735View
Pear$23,38530View
Radiant$20,11219View
Asscher$17,79314View
Heart$18,90812View
Marquise$27,62410View

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IGI | 2.46ct | Princess | K | VS2 | Very Good
Save 23.2%

IGI | 2.46ct | Princess | K | VS2 | Very Good

From $5,165

Compare at $6,727

2 stores
GIA | 2.46ct | Radiant | L | VS1 | Excellent

GIA | 2.46ct | Radiant | L | VS1 | Excellent

From $6,009

Compare at $6,280

2 stores
GIA | 2.4ct | Round | L | SI2 | Excellent
Save 41.8%

GIA | 2.4ct | Round | L | SI2 | Excellent

From $6,813

Compare at $11,711

2 stores
GIA | 2.43ct | Cushion | L | SI1 | Excellent

GIA | 2.43ct | Cushion | L | SI1 | Excellent

From $7,663

Compare at $8,038

2 stores
GIA | 2.41ct | Cushion | K | SI1 | Excellent
Save 21%

GIA | 2.41ct | Cushion | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $7,779

Compare at $9,844

5 stores
GIA | 2.42ct | Round | L | SI2 | Excellent
Save 53.1%

GIA | 2.42ct | Round | L | SI2 | Excellent

From $7,946

Compare at $16,924

4 stores
GIA | 2.46ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Very Good
Save 23.9%

GIA | 2.46ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Very Good

From $8,377

Compare at $11,001

4 stores
GIA | 2.41ct | Princess | K | VS2 | Very Good
Save 31.2%

GIA | 2.41ct | Princess | K | VS2 | Very Good

From $8,569

Compare at $12,456

2 stores
IGI | 2.48ct | Round | J | VS2 | Excellent
Save 13.9%

IGI | 2.48ct | Round | J | VS2 | Excellent

From $9,000

Compare at $10,449

2 stores
IGI | 2.44ct | Round | K | VS1 | Excellent

IGI | 2.44ct | Round | K | VS1 | Excellent

From $9,023

Compare at $9,025

2 stores
GIA | 2.43ct | Round | L | IF | Ideal
Save 14.7%

GIA | 2.43ct | Round | L | IF | Ideal

From $9,309

Compare at $10,919

2 stores
GIA | 2.4ct | Round | K | VS1 | Ideal
Save 38.6%

GIA | 2.4ct | Round | K | VS1 | Ideal

From $9,867

Compare at $16,070

2 stores
IGI | 2.47ct | Pear | J | VS2 | Very Good
Save 14.6%

IGI | 2.47ct | Pear | J | VS2 | Very Good

From $9,885

Compare at $11,574

2 stores
GIA | 2.4ct | Round | I | SI2 | Excellent
Save 22.1%

GIA | 2.4ct | Round | I | SI2 | Excellent

From $10,019

Compare at $12,858

3 stores
GIA | 2.41ct | Round | K | SI2 | Excellent
Save 29.4%

GIA | 2.41ct | Round | K | SI2 | Excellent

From $10,133

Compare at $14,347

3 stores
GIA | 2.41ct | Round | L | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 23.2%

GIA | 2.41ct | Round | L | VVS2 | Excellent

From $10,152

Compare at $13,223

3 stores
IGI | 2.45ct | Round | J | VS2 | Excellent
Save 14%

IGI | 2.45ct | Round | J | VS2 | Excellent

From $10,185

Compare at $11,847

2 stores
GIA | 2.4ct | Round | K | VS2 | Ideal

GIA | 2.4ct | Round | K | VS2 | Ideal

From $10,205

Compare at $11,090

2 stores
GIA | 2.4ct | Round | L | VS2 | Excellent

GIA | 2.4ct | Round | L | VS2 | Excellent

From $10,653

Compare at $11,487

2 stores
GIA | 2.41ct | Round | L | SI1 | Excellent
Save 19.2%

GIA | 2.41ct | Round | L | SI1 | Excellent

From $10,681

Compare at $13,216

2 stores
GIA | 2.49ct | Cushion | H | SI2 | Excellent
Save 24.9%

GIA | 2.49ct | Cushion | H | SI2 | Excellent

From $10,683

Compare at $14,218

3 stores
GIA | 2.4ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent
Save 19.4%

GIA | 2.4ct | Oval | L | SI2 | Excellent

From $10,711

Compare at $13,291

2 stores
GIA | 2.4ct | Round | K | SI1 | Excellent
Save 18.7%

GIA | 2.4ct | Round | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $10,790

Compare at $13,270

3 stores
IGI | 2.46ct | Round | J | VS2 | Ideal
Save 16.3%

IGI | 2.46ct | Round | J | VS2 | Ideal

From $10,815

Compare at $12,927

3 stores
GIA | 2.4ct | Oval | K | VS2 | Excellent

GIA | 2.4ct | Oval | K | VS2 | Excellent

From $10,901

Compare at $11,670

2 stores
GIA | 2.41ct | Round | L | VS1 | Excellent

GIA | 2.41ct | Round | L | VS1 | Excellent

From $11,001

Compare at $11,856

2 stores
GIA | 2.45ct | Round | K | SI2 | Excellent
Save 43.1%

GIA | 2.45ct | Round | K | SI2 | Excellent

From $11,041

Compare at $19,396

4 stores
GIA | 2.4ct | Radiant | J | SI2 | Excellent
Save 36%

GIA | 2.4ct | Radiant | J | SI2 | Excellent

From $11,425

Compare at $17,840

5 stores
GIA | 2.4ct | Asscher | L | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 22.6%

GIA | 2.4ct | Asscher | L | VVS1 | Excellent

From $11,428

Compare at $14,771

2 stores
GIA | 2.41ct | Emerald | L | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 19.3%

GIA | 2.41ct | Emerald | L | VVS1 | Excellent

From $11,696

Compare at $14,496

2 stores
GIA | 2.43ct | Round | K | VS2 | Excellent
Save 38.7%

GIA | 2.43ct | Round | K | VS2 | Excellent

From $11,725

Compare at $19,141

4 stores
IGI | 2.49ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Very Good

IGI | 2.49ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Very Good

From $11,765

Compare at $12,866

2 stores
GIA | 2.41ct | Asscher | I | SI1 | Excellent
Save 21.8%

GIA | 2.41ct | Asscher | I | SI1 | Excellent

From $11,770

Compare at $15,058

3 stores
IGI | 2.44ct | Round | J | VS1 | Excellent
Save 14.7%

IGI | 2.44ct | Round | J | VS1 | Excellent

From $11,840

Compare at $13,883

3 stores
IGI | 2.4ct | Round | J | VS1 | Excellent

IGI | 2.4ct | Round | J | VS1 | Excellent

From $11,890

Compare at $12,244

2 stores
GIA | 2.44ct | Heart | D | SI2 | Good

GIA | 2.44ct | Heart | D | SI2 | Good

From $12,230

Compare at $12,561

2 stores
GIA | 2.4ct | Cushion | G | VS2 | Good

GIA | 2.4ct | Cushion | G | VS2 | Good

From $12,324

Compare at $13,019

2 stores
GIA | 2.4ct | Emerald | K | VS2 | Very Good

GIA | 2.4ct | Emerald | K | VS2 | Very Good

From $12,335

Compare at $12,866

3 stores
GIA | 2.46ct | Round | K | SI1 | Excellent
Save 19.6%

GIA | 2.46ct | Round | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $12,365

Compare at $15,382

3 stores
GIA | 2.4ct | Round | J | VS2 | Ideal
Save 29.1%

GIA | 2.4ct | Round | J | VS2 | Ideal

From $12,557

Compare at $17,715

6 stores
GIA | 2.4ct | Emerald | K | SI1 | Very Good
Save 24.1%

GIA | 2.4ct | Emerald | K | SI1 | Very Good

From $12,581

Compare at $16,569

3 stores
GIA | 2.46ct | Oval | K | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 22.1%

GIA | 2.46ct | Oval | K | VVS2 | Excellent

From $12,678

Compare at $16,267

4 stores
GIA | 2.4ct | Emerald | K | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 22.1%

GIA | 2.4ct | Emerald | K | VVS2 | Excellent

From $12,707

Compare at $16,305

3 stores
GIA | 2.43ct | Round | J | SI1 | Excellent
Save 37.3%

GIA | 2.43ct | Round | J | SI1 | Excellent

From $12,882

Compare at $20,561

4 stores
GIA | 2.41ct | Round | K | SI1 | Excellent
Save 23.6%

GIA | 2.41ct | Round | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $13,023

Compare at $17,039

2 stores
IGI | 2.41ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Very Good
Save 13.1%

IGI | 2.41ct | Oval | I | VS2 | Very Good

From $13,200

Compare at $15,191

2 stores
GIA | 2.4ct | Oval | K | VS2 | Excellent

GIA | 2.4ct | Oval | K | VS2 | Excellent

From $13,240

Compare at $13,843

3 stores
GIA | 2.4ct | Oval | K | VVS2 | Very Good

GIA | 2.4ct | Oval | K | VVS2 | Very Good

From $13,240

Compare at $13,590

2 stores
IGI | 2.4ct | Round | I | VS1 | Excellent
Save 13.3%

IGI | 2.4ct | Round | I | VS1 | Excellent

From $13,255

Compare at $15,285

2 stores
GIA | 2.4ct | Pear | K | VS1 | Excellent
Save 26.7%

GIA | 2.4ct | Pear | K | VS1 | Excellent

From $13,338

Compare at $18,199

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $1,003.

What to Know When Shopping for 2.4 Carat Natural Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $71,912 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 $21,973 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 356 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $1,003 and go up to $72,916.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $23,494 with a median around $21,973.

The observed spread is roughly $71,912 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 $23,494. The median price is $21,973, 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 $71,912 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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