2.9 Carat Princess Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 2.9 carat princess lab grown diamonds usually range from $610 to $10,943, with an average price of $1,215.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 3.1%.Compare 615 verified listings across 8 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

2.9 Carat Princess Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 615 verified 2.9-carat princess lab grown diamonds listed across 8 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $610 to $10,943, with an average asking price of $1,215 and a median of $915.

The price spread of $10,333 (94.4% 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.

  • 615 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $610 to $10,943

  • Average price: $1,215

  • Median price: $915

  • Available across 8 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 94.4%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $10,333

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

$610$10,943
Tracked

615

Lowest

$610

Average

$1,215

Median

$915

Highest

$10,943

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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2.86ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.5%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,064

Compare at $6,880

4 stores
2.86ct | Princess | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 73%

2.86ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $848

Compare at $3,140

5 stores
2.86ct | Princess | G | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 42.4%

2.86ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,936

Compare at $3,360

2 stores
2.86ct | Princess | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 84%

2.86ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $631

Compare at $3,940

6 stores
2.86ct | Princess | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 83.2%

2.86ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $631

Compare at $3,750

6 stores
2.86ct | Princess | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 42.4%

2.86ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,936

Compare at $3,360

2 stores
2.86ct | Princess | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 42.4%

2.86ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,936

Compare at $3,360

2 stores
2.86ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 73%

2.86ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,063

Compare at $3,940

4 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 87.6%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $766

Compare at $6,160

6 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 88.3%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $807

Compare at $6,870

6 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 49.9%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $896

Compare at $1,788

3 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 87.2%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $707

Compare at $5,500

8 stores
2.86ct | Princess | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 69.5%

2.86ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $888

Compare at $2,915

2 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 73.2%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,645

Compare at $6,130

2 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 80.9%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $702

Compare at $3,680

6 stores
2.86ct | Princess | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 72.9%

2.86ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $898

Compare at $3,320

5 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 60.5%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $915

Compare at $2,315

2 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 65.4%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $848

Compare at $2,455

2 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 81%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $964

Compare at $5,080

3 stores
2.86ct | Princess | F | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 58.3%

2.86ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $904

Compare at $2,170

2 stores
2.86ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 83.2%

2.86ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $969

Compare at $5,780

3 stores
2.86ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 71.3%

2.86ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,500

Compare at $5,230

2 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 83.4%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,006

Compare at $6,060

3 stores
2.86ct | Princess | D | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 85.4%

2.86ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $982

Compare at $6,702

6 stores
2.86ct | Princess | F | VS1 | ExcellentGCAL
Save 76.3%

2.86ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,774

Compare at $7,470

2 stores
2.86ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 62.2%

2.86ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,904

Compare at $5,040

7 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 32.5%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,920

Compare at $2,844

2 stores
2.86ct | Princess | G | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 56.7%

2.86ct | Princess | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $6,530

Compare at $15,085

3 stores
2.86ct | Princess | F | SI1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 96%

2.86ct | Princess | F | SI1 | Excellent

From $1,327

Compare at $33,462

5 stores
2.86ct | Princess | F | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.3%

2.86ct | Princess | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $677

Compare at $4,930

4 stores
2.86ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 74.8%

2.86ct | Princess | G | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,113

Compare at $4,410

5 stores
2.86ct | Princess | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 86.2%

2.86ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $737

Compare at $5,340

6 stores
2.86ct | Princess | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.1%

2.86ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $830

Compare at $4,630

6 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 39.1%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,089

Compare at $1,788

2 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 39.1%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,089

Compare at $1,788

2 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 49.9%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $896

Compare at $1,788

3 stores
2.86ct | Princess | G | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 81.7%

2.86ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $839

Compare at $4,590

5 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 86.3%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $754

Compare at $5,490

4 stores
2.86ct | Princess | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 58.9%

2.86ct | Princess | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $926

Compare at $2,255

2 stores
2.86ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 90.2%

2.86ct | Princess | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $773

Compare at $7,920

3 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 62.3%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $926

Compare at $2,455

2 stores
2.86ct | Princess | D | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 69.5%

2.86ct | Princess | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $888

Compare at $2,915

2 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 88.9%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $774

Compare at $6,970

7 stores
2.86ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | IdealGCAL
Save 79%

2.86ct | Princess | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,090

Compare at $9,960

4 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.6%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $924

Compare at $6,890

4 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 82.2%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,092

Compare at $6,130

2 stores
2.86ct | Princess | G | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 81.9%

2.86ct | Princess | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $794

Compare at $4,384

8 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 62.3%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $926

Compare at $2,455

2 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 89.2%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $744

Compare at $6,890

7 stores
2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 62.3%

2.86ct | Princess | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $926

Compare at $2,455

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $610.

What to Know When Shopping for 2.9 Carat Princess Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $10,333 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 $915 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 615 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $610 and go up to $10,943.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $1,215 with a median around $915.

The observed spread is roughly $10,333 across tracked listings, which is about 94.4% 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 $915, 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 8 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 $10,333 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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