2.5 Carat Princess Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of April 2026, 2.5 carat princess lab grown diamonds usually range from $464 to $11,403, with an average price of $2,387.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are up 0.2%.Compare 2,755 verified listings across 9 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-04-13

2.5 Carat Princess Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 2,755 verified 2.5-carat princess lab grown diamonds listed across 9 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $464 to $11,403, with an average asking price of $2,387 and a median of $1,760.

The price spread of $10,939 (95.9% 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.

  • 2,755 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $464 to $11,403

  • Average price: $2,387

  • Median price: $1,760

  • Available across 9 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 95.9%

Price Range Overview

As of Apr 13, 2026
Spread $10,939

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

$464$11,403
Tracked

2,755

Lowest

$464

Average

$2,387

Median

$1,760

Highest

$11,403

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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GCAL | 2.5ct | Princess | D | FL | Excellent
Save 14.4%

GCAL | 2.5ct | Princess | D | FL | Excellent

From $8,571

Compare at $10,013

2 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Very Good

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,791

Compare at $1,820

2 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | H | VVS2 | Good

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | H | VVS2 | Good

From $1,433

Compare at $1,506

2 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Excellent
Save 62.2%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,171

Compare at $3,097

4 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 78.2%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,168

Compare at $9,940

4 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Very Good
Save 83.5%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Very Good

From $850

Compare at $5,160

5 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 72.3%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $3,151

Compare at $11,360

6 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 65.4%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,753

Compare at $5,066

5 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 77.6%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $2,157

Compare at $9,640

4 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Ideal
Save 35%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $1,938

Compare at $2,980

2 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 77%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,683

Compare at $7,320

5 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 77.6%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,088

Compare at $9,330

4 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 18.3%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,839

Compare at $2,251

2 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 77%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,621

Compare at $7,060

4 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 65.7%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $2,664

Compare at $7,770

5 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Excellent
Save 62.2%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,171

Compare at $3,097

4 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | IF | Excellent
Save 46.7%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | IF | Excellent

From $9,401

Compare at $17,630

3 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 66.2%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,750

Compare at $5,180

4 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Excellent
Save 72.8%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,052

Compare at $3,870

4 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Excellent
Save 62.2%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,156

Compare at $3,058

4 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 77%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,643

Compare at $7,150

4 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Excellent
Save 77%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,605

Compare at $6,990

5 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 77%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,621

Compare at $7,060

4 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Excellent
Save 71.8%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $2,672

Compare at $9,460

5 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | IF | Excellent
Save 46.7%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | IF | Excellent

From $9,401

Compare at $17,630

3 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 79.4%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,840

Compare at $8,930

2 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | VS2 | Excellent
Save 24.2%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $4,950

Compare at $6,530

2 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | IF | Excellent
Save 46.7%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | IF | Excellent

From $9,401

Compare at $17,630

3 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Ideal

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $5,680

2 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | E | SI1 | Excellent
Save 84%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | E | SI1 | Excellent

From $950

Compare at $5,920

5 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Excellent
Save 76.8%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,714

Compare at $7,380

4 stores
GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | IF | Excellent
Save 77%

GIA | 2.5ct | Princess | D | IF | Excellent

From $6,394

Compare at $27,740

8 stores
IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | K | SI1 | Ideal

IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | K | SI1 | Ideal

From $4,086

Compare at $4,090

2 stores
IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | J | SI1 | Ideal

IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | J | SI1 | Ideal

From $5,203

Compare at $5,205

2 stores
IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | K | SI1 | Ideal

IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | K | SI1 | Ideal

From $4,086

Compare at $4,090

2 stores
IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | K | VS2 | Ideal

IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | K | VS2 | Ideal

From $7,054

Compare at $7,055

2 stores
IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 76.4%

IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,003

Compare at $4,250

4 stores
IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | H | VVS2 | Ideal

IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | H | VVS2 | Ideal

From $7,286

Compare at $7,290

2 stores
IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | I | SI1 | Ideal

IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | I | SI1 | Ideal

From $5,597

Compare at $5,600

2 stores
IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | SI1 | Ideal

IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | SI1 | Ideal

From $6,667

Compare at $6,670

2 stores
IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | I | VS2 | Ideal

IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | I | VS2 | Ideal

From $5,781

Compare at $5,785

2 stores
IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Ideal
Save 34.2%

IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $7,710

Compare at $11,720

2 stores
IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | H | VS1 | Ideal

IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $6,997

Compare at $7,000

2 stores
IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal

IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $8,118

Compare at $8,120

2 stores
IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Ideal
Save 34.2%

IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $7,710

Compare at $11,720

2 stores
IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal

IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $8,118

Compare at $8,120

2 stores
IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal

IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $8,118

Compare at $8,120

2 stores
IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Ideal
Save 34.2%

IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $7,710

Compare at $11,720

2 stores
IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Ideal
Save 34.2%

IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $7,710

Compare at $11,720

2 stores
IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Ideal
Save 34.2%

IGI | 2.5ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $7,710

Compare at $11,720

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $464.

What to Know When Shopping for 2.5 Carat Princess Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $10,939 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 $1,760 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. Princess-cut diamonds are prone to chipping at the corners. Look for protective prong settings and avoid stones with visible inclusions near the edges.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 2,755 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $464 and go up to $11,403.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $2,387 with a median around $1,760.

The observed spread is roughly $10,939 across tracked listings, which is about 95.9% 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 $1,760, 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 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 $10,939 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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