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2.5 Carat Round Natural Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 2.5 carat round natural diamonds usually range from $662 to $93,136, with an average price of $25,277.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 4.7%.Compare 1,290 verified listings across 7 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

2.5 Carat Round Natural Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 1,290 verified 2.5-carat round natural diamonds listed across 7 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $662 to $93,136, with an average asking price of $25,277 and a median of $25,016.

The price spread of $92,474 (99.3% 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.

  • 1,290 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $662 to $93,136

  • Average price: $25,277

  • Median price: $25,016

  • Available across 7 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 99.3%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $92,474

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

$662$93,136
Tracked

1,290

Lowest

$662

Average

$25,277

Median

$25,016

Highest

$93,136

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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GIA
Save 11.8%

2.46ct | Round | L | VVS1 | Excellent

From $20,279

Compare at $22,980

2 stores
2.46ct | Round | K | SI1 | ExcellentGIA

2.46ct | Round | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $16,155

Compare at $16,433

2 stores
2.46ct | Round | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 74.4%

2.46ct | Round | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $1,820

Compare at $7,120

6 stores
2.46ct | Round | D | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 68.5%

2.46ct | Round | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $759

Compare at $2,410

4 stores
2.46ct | Round | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 16.2%

2.46ct | Round | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $912

Compare at $1,089

2 stores
2.46ct | Round | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 64.3%

2.46ct | Round | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $728

Compare at $2,040

4 stores
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IGI
Save 65.1%

2.46ct | Round | FANCY | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,064

Compare at $3,046

3 stores
2.46ct | Round | D | SI1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 75.7%

2.46ct | Round | D | SI1 | Excellent

From $1,645

Compare at $6,770

2 stores
2.46ct | Round | F | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 68.9%

2.46ct | Round | F | VVS1 | Excellent

From $1,590

Compare at $5,120

6 stores
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GIA
Save 19.2%

2.46ct | Round | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $30,270

Compare at $37,484

2 stores
2.46ct | Round | I | SI1 | IdealGIA

2.46ct | Round | I | SI1 | Ideal

From $19,919

Compare at $20,105

2 stores
2.46ct | Round | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 85%

2.46ct | Round | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,064

Compare at $7,070

5 stores
2.47ct | Round | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 61.5%

2.47ct | Round | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $1,875

Compare at $4,877

3 stores
2.47ct | Round | I | VVS2 | IdealGIA

2.47ct | Round | I | VVS2 | Ideal

From $24,032

Compare at $26,209

4 stores
2.47ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Very GoodGIA
Save 17.6%

2.47ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $47,637

Compare at $57,835

3 stores
2.47ct | Round | G | VS1 | IdealGIA
Save 39.1%

2.47ct | Round | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $37,918

Compare at $62,243

2 stores
2.47ct | Round | D | VVS2 | IdealGIA

2.47ct | Round | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $49,572

Compare at $53,046

2 stores
2.47ct | Round | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 70.9%

2.47ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $761

Compare at $2,615

4 stores
2.47ct | Round | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 60%

2.47ct | Round | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $718

Compare at $1,796

3 stores
2.47ct | Round | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 65.6%

2.47ct | Round | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $730

Compare at $2,120

4 stores
2.47ct | Round | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 60%

2.47ct | Round | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $718

Compare at $1,796

3 stores
2.47ct | Round | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 60%

2.47ct | Round | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $718

Compare at $1,796

3 stores
2.47ct | Round | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 70.9%

2.47ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $761

Compare at $2,615

4 stores
2.47ct | Round | D | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 74.1%

2.47ct | Round | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,494

Compare at $5,770

6 stores
2.47ct | Round | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 60%

2.47ct | Round | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $718

Compare at $1,796

3 stores
2.48ct | Round | J | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA

2.48ct | Round | J | VVS2 | Excellent

From $33,208

Compare at $34,626

2 stores
2.48ct | Round | L | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 20.8%

2.48ct | Round | L | VS1 | Excellent

From $15,268

Compare at $19,266

2 stores
2.48ct | Round | FANCY | SI1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 57.1%

2.48ct | Round | FANCY | SI1 | Excellent

From $1,089

Compare at $2,538

2 stores
2.48ct | Round | D | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 69.9%

2.48ct | Round | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $723

Compare at $2,405

4 stores
2.48ct | Round | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 60.1%

2.48ct | Round | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $720

Compare at $1,803

3 stores
2.48ct | Round | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 74.5%

2.48ct | Round | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $1,833

Compare at $7,180

6 stores
2.48ct | Round | FANCY | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 46.9%

2.48ct | Round | FANCY | VS1 | Ideal

From $697

Compare at $1,314

2 stores
2.49ct | Round | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 39.2%

2.49ct | Round | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $1,433

Compare at $2,359

3 stores
2.49ct | Round | K | VS1 | IdealGIA
Save 37.1%

2.49ct | Round | K | VS1 | Ideal

From $13,785

Compare at $21,932

3 stores
2.49ct | Round | E | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 19%

2.49ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $50,469

Compare at $62,318

4 stores
2.49ct | Round | FANCY | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 64.7%

2.49ct | Round | FANCY | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,207

Compare at $3,422

2 stores
2.49ct | Round | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 47.5%

2.49ct | Round | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $662

Compare at $1,261

3 stores
2.49ct | Round | E | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 67.9%

2.49ct | Round | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,111

Compare at $3,465

3 stores
2.49ct | Round | G | IF | ExcellentGIA

2.49ct | Round | G | IF | Excellent

From $64,565

Compare at $67,626

2 stores
2.49ct | Round | K | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 28.2%

2.49ct | Round | K | VVS1 | Excellent

From $15,141

Compare at $21,080

4 stores
2.49ct | Round | FANCY | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 55.4%

2.49ct | Round | FANCY | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,760

Compare at $3,944

2 stores
2.49ct | Round | F | IF | ExcellentGIA

2.49ct | Round | F | IF | Excellent

From $48,016

Compare at $50,053

3 stores
2.49ct | Round | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 50.7%

2.49ct | Round | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $770

Compare at $1,562

3 stores
2.49ct | Round | D | SI1 | IdealGIA
Save 15.9%

2.49ct | Round | D | SI1 | Ideal

From $19,614

Compare at $23,329

2 stores
2.5ct | Round | I | SI1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 16.5%

2.5ct | Round | I | SI1 | Excellent

From $19,871

Compare at $23,809

2 stores
2.5ct | Round | D | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 39%

2.5ct | Round | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $40,265

Compare at $66,050

2 stores
2.5ct | Round | H | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 31.1%

2.5ct | Round | H | VVS2 | Ideal

From $28,097

Compare at $40,750

6 stores
2.5ct | Round | I | VS1 | IdealGIA

2.5ct | Round | I | VS1 | Ideal

From $24,864

Compare at $25,380

2 stores
2.5ct | Round | K | VS1 | IdealGIA
Save 57.6%

2.5ct | Round | K | VS1 | Ideal

From $16,099

Compare at $37,952

3 stores
2.5ct | Round | D | SI1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 24.1%

2.5ct | Round | D | SI1 | Excellent

From $27,362

Compare at $36,033

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $662.

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What to Know When Shopping for 2.5 Carat Round Natural Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $92,474 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 $25,016 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.
  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 1,290 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $662 and go up to $93,136.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $25,277 with a median around $25,016.

The observed spread is roughly $92,474 across tracked listings, which is about 99.3% 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 $25,016, 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 $92,474 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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