2.9 Carat Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of May 2026, the average price of a 2.9 carat natural diamond is $37,521.2.9 carat diamonds can cost anywhere from $808 to $114,960 depending on shape, color, clarity, and other factors.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are up 0.9%.Compare 137 verified listings across 9 retailers in the tables below.
2.9 Carat Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 137 verified 2.9-carat natural diamonds listed across 9 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $808 to $114,960, with an average asking price of $37,521 and a median of $36,359.
The price spread of $114,152 (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.
137 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $808 to $114,960
Average price: $37,521
Median price: $36,359
Available across 9 retailers
Savings potential: up to 99.3%
Price Range Overview
As of May 29, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
137
$808
$37,521
$36,359
$114,960
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
2.9 Carat Natural Diamond Prices by Shape
Shape-level averages for this carat and type. Open each shape page for full market detail.
Live Listings
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Save 16.5%IGI | 2.92ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Very Good
From $9,925
Compare at $11,885
Save 17.4%GIA | 2.9ct | Round | L | VS2 | Excellent
From $12,482
Compare at $15,110
Save 19%IGI | 2.99ct | Pear | J | VVS2 | Very Good
From $12,520
Compare at $15,456
Save 10.8%IGI | 2.9ct | Round | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $13,335
Compare at $14,943
Save 26.7%GIA | 2.92ct | Oval | K | SI2 | Excellent
From $13,791
Compare at $18,811
Save 13.9%IGI | 2.92ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Ideal
From $13,805
Compare at $16,038
IGI | 2.9ct | Round | K | VS1 | Ideal
From $13,905
Compare at $15,144
GIA | 2.91ct | Princess | K | VS2 | Excellent
From $14,340
Compare at $15,868
Save 24.6%GIA | 2.93ct | Round | K | SI1 | Very Good
From $15,079
Compare at $19,994
Save 15.7%IGI | 2.94ct | Round | K | VVS1 | Excellent
From $15,455
Compare at $18,324
Save 27.2%GIA | 2.9ct | Round | L | SI1 | Excellent
From $15,535
Compare at $21,341
Save 13.1%IGI | 2.91ct | Princess | J | VVS2 | Very Good
From $15,675
Compare at $18,041
IGI | 2.93ct | Round | K | VVS2 | Excellent
From $17,027
Compare at $17,375
IGI | 2.91ct | Princess | I | VS1 | Very Good
From $17,334
Compare at $17,909
Save 11%IGI | 2.9ct | Round | J | VS2 | Excellent
From $17,405
Compare at $19,556
Save 11%IGI | 2.9ct | Round | J | VVS2 | Excellent
From $18,515
Compare at $20,812
Save 35.4%GIA | 2.9ct | Round | J | SI2 | Excellent
From $18,521
Compare at $28,681
IGI | 2.9ct | Round | J | VS1 | Excellent
From $18,915
Compare at $21,263
Save 38.3%GIA | 2.9ct | Round | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $18,929
Compare at $30,680
Save 10.1%IGI | 2.97ct | Round | J | VVS1 | Excellent
From $19,320
Compare at $21,487
Save 16.3%IGI | 2.9ct | Round | J | VVS1 | Excellent
From $19,950
Compare at $23,833
IGI | 2.9ct | Radiant | I | VS1 | Very Good
From $20,146
Compare at $20,150
Save 20.3%GIA | 2.91ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Excellent
From $20,276
Compare at $25,438
Save 18.4%GIA | 2.9ct | Round | J | VS2 | Ideal
From $21,335
Compare at $26,157
Save 14.7%IGI | 2.94ct | Round | I | VVS2 | Excellent
From $22,040
Compare at $25,828
IGI | 2.94ct | Round | I | VS2 | Excellent
From $22,050
Compare at $23,138
Save 35.2%GIA | 2.9ct | Round | I | SI2 | Excellent
From $22,202
Compare at $34,245
IGI | 2.91ct | Pear | I | VS1 | Very Good
From $22,226
Compare at $22,230
Save 10.7%GIA | 2.92ct | Radiant | H | SI2 | Excellent
From $22,710
Compare at $25,421
Save 39.4%GIA | 2.9ct | Emerald | E | SI1 | Excellent
From $22,910
Compare at $37,825
Save 16.4%IGI | 2.9ct | Round | I | VVS2 | Excellent
From $22,920
Compare at $27,403
Save 37%GIA | 2.9ct | Round | J | VS2 | Excellent
From $22,935
Compare at $36,413
IGI | 2.92ct | Round | I | VVS1 | Excellent
From $22,985
Compare at $25,460
Save 29.7%GIA | 2.97ct | Round | K | VS2 | Excellent
From $23,054
Compare at $32,781
Save 18.9%GIA | 2.91ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Excellent
From $23,075
Compare at $28,465
Save 35.7%GIA | 2.95ct | Emerald | J | IF | Good
From $23,350
Compare at $36,331
IGI | 2.9ct | Round | H | SI1 | Excellent
From $23,920
Compare at $26,502
IGI | 2.9ct | Round | H | SI1 | Excellent
From $24,195
Compare at $26,806
IGI | 2.9ct | Round | I | VVS1 | Excellent
From $24,393
Compare at $25,894
IGI | 2.9ct | Round | I | VVS2 | Excellent
From $25,166
Compare at $26,869
Save 36.2%GIA | 2.9ct | Round | I | SI1 | Excellent
From $26,003
Compare at $40,758
GIA | 2.9ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $26,020
Compare at $28,584
Save 35.7%GIA | 2.9ct | Round | I | VS2 | Excellent
From $26,210
Compare at $40,781
Save 29.8%GIA | 2.9ct | Round | H | SI2 | Excellent
From $26,518
Compare at $37,800
Save 17.4%GIA | 2.9ct | Round | I | VS2 | Ideal
From $26,700
Compare at $32,337
Save 29.8%GIA | 2.9ct | Round | E | SI2 | Ideal
From $27,807
Compare at $39,629
Save 13.5%GIA | 2.91ct | Emerald | H | SI1 | Excellent
From $28,271
Compare at $32,672
IGI | 2.9ct | Round | H | VVS1 | Ideal
From $29,030
Compare at $32,190
GIA | 2.9ct | Round | J | VVS2 | Excellent
From $29,180
Compare at $30,486
Save 15.6%GIA | 2.93ct | Round | H | SI1 | Ideal
From $29,250
Compare at $34,666
Entry pricing in this category starts around $808.
What to Know When Shopping for 2.9 Carat Natural Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $114,152 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 $36,359 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
We currently track 137 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $808 and go up to $114,960.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $37,521 with a median around $36,359.
The observed spread is roughly $114,152 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 completed market data, the fair market benchmark is $37,521. The median price is $36,359, 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 $114,152 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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