2.5 Carat Princess Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of February 2026, 2.5 carat princess natural diamonds usually range from $679 to $55,772, with an average price of $18,300.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.9%.Compare 127 verified listings across 7 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
2.5 Carat Princess Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 127 verified 2.5-carat princess natural diamonds listed across 7 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $679 to $55,772, with an average asking price of $18,300 and a median of $16,310.
The price spread of $55,093 (98.8% 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.
127 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $679 to $55,772
Average price: $18,300
Median price: $16,310
Available across 7 retailers
Savings potential: up to 98.8%
Price Range Overview
As of Feb 28, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
127
$679
$18,300
$16,310
$55,772
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
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GIASave 18.8%2.49ct | Princess | I | VVS2 | Very Good
From $21,811
Compare at $26,848
GIASave 34.7%2.49ct | Princess | I | VVS1 | Excellent
From $24,465
Compare at $37,439
GIA2.5ct | Princess | E | SI1 | Excellent
From $27,570
Compare at $28,513
GIASave 54.3%2.5ct | Princess | E | SI2 | Ideal
From $12,150
Compare at $26,614
2.5ct | Princess | I | VS2 | Very Good
From $16,310
Compare at $19,904
GIASave 57.8%2.5ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal
From $26,403
Compare at $62,615
GIA2.5ct | Princess | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $16,404
Compare at $16,931
GIASave 58.3%2.5ct | Princess | G | VVS1 | Good
From $20,930
Compare at $50,145
GIA2.5ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Excellent
From $43,046
Compare at $45,331
GIA2.5ct | Princess | I | SI2 | Excellent
From $11,900
Compare at $12,410
GIASave 45.7%2.5ct | Princess | G | VVS1 | Good
From $28,540
Compare at $52,587
GIASave 56.4%2.5ct | Princess | I | VS2 | Ideal
From $15,260
Compare at $35,022
GIASave 54.9%2.5ct | Princess | J | SI2 | Excellent
From $9,600
Compare at $21,288
GIASave 56.3%2.5ct | Princess | J | VS1 | Ideal
From $12,740
Compare at $29,166
GIASave 55.9%2.5ct | Princess | D | SI2 | Ideal
From $18,395
Compare at $41,736
IGI2.5ct | Princess | J | SI1 | Very Good
From $6,850
Compare at $7,325
GIA2.5ct | Princess | J | VVS2 | Excellent
From $13,140
Compare at $14,076
GIA2.5ct | Princess | I | VS2 | Very Good
From $19,398
Compare at $21,000
GIA2.5ct | Princess | J | VS1 | Excellent
From $15,304
Compare at $15,391
GIASave 53.8%2.5ct | Princess | K | VS2 | Good
From $10,271
Compare at $22,230
2.5ct | Princess | J | SI2 | Excellent
From $15,407
Compare at $17,359
GIASave 55.6%2.5ct | Princess | J | VS1 | Good
From $13,200
Compare at $29,699
GIASave 55.3%2.5ct | Princess | J | SI1 | Ideal
From $11,733
Compare at $26,220
GIA2.5ct | Princess | J | SI2 | Excellent
From $13,735
Compare at $14,903
GIASave 57.6%2.5ct | Princess | H | VS1 | Ideal
From $20,760
Compare at $48,959
GIASave 12.7%2.5ct | Princess | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $39,770
Compare at $45,554
GIA2.5ct | Princess | J | VS2 | Excellent
From $10,460
Compare at $11,204
IGISave 49.9%2.5ct | Princess | K | VS2 | Ideal
From $5,957
Compare at $11,891
GIASave 11.4%2.5ct | Princess | H | VVS1 | Excellent
From $26,435
Compare at $29,824
GIASave 31.6%2.5ct | Princess | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $9,354
Compare at $13,680
GIASave 18.3%2.5ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Good
From $27,502
Compare at $33,666
GIA2.5ct | Princess | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $17,630
Compare at $19,020
GIA2.5ct | Princess | I | VS2 | Excellent
From $20,072
Compare at $20,371
GIA2.5ct | Princess | G | IF | Excellent
From $37,775
Compare at $38,900
GIASave 53.9%2.5ct | Princess | L | VS2 | Very Good
From $8,741
Compare at $18,954
GIASave 57.4%2.5ct | Princess | I | VS1 | Good
From $15,410
Compare at $36,139
GIA2.5ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $26,960
Compare at $29,084
GIASave 20.8%2.5ct | Princess | D | SI2 | Excellent
From $20,112
Compare at $25,409
GIASave 32.3%2.5ct | Princess | J | VVS1 | Excellent
From $17,207
Compare at $25,405
GIA2.5ct | Princess | J | SI2 | Good
From $10,059
Compare at $10,250
GIASave 55.2%2.5ct | Princess | J | VS2 | Ideal
From $11,661
Compare at $26,055
GIA2.5ct | Princess | F | SI2 | Excellent
From $13,860
Compare at $14,756
GIASave 36.7%2.5ct | Princess | K | VS2 | Excellent
From $10,786
Compare at $17,045
GIA2.5ct | Princess | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $12,988
Compare at $14,256
GIASave 57%2.5ct | Princess | I | VS2 | Good
From $14,810
Compare at $34,439
GIA2.5ct | Princess | J | VS1 | Ideal
From $11,690
Compare at $12,291
GIA2.5ct | Princess | J | VVS1 | Excellent
From $14,188
Compare at $14,190
GIA2.5ct | Princess | E | SI1 | Excellent
From $28,430
Compare at $30,938
GIASave 53.2%2.5ct | Princess | K | VS2 | Ideal
From $9,567
Compare at $20,448
GIASave 36%2.51ct | Princess | G | VVS1 | Good
From $38,291
Compare at $59,808
Entry pricing in this category starts around $679.
What to Know When Shopping for 2.5 Carat Princess Natural Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $55,093 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 $16,310 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.
- 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 127 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $679 and go up to $55,772.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $18,300 with a median around $16,310.
The observed spread is roughly $55,093 across tracked listings, which is about 98.8% 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 $16,310, 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 $55,093 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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