2.9 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 2.9 carat radiant lab grown diamonds usually range from $581 to $16,760, with an average price of $996.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 3.5%.Compare 1,918 verified listings across 11 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

2.9 Carat Radiant Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 1,918 verified 2.9-carat radiant lab grown diamonds listed across 11 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $581 to $16,760, with an average asking price of $996 and a median of $809.

The price spread of $16,179 (96.5% 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.

  • 1,918 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $581 to $16,760

  • Average price: $996

  • Median price: $809

  • Available across 11 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 96.5%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $16,179

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

$581$16,760
Tracked

1,918

Lowest

$581

Average

$996

Median

$809

Highest

$16,760

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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2.86ct | Radiant | D | FL | GoodGIA
Save 83.9%

2.86ct | Radiant | D | FL | Good

From $7,751

Compare at $48,180

7 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 83.2%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,152

Compare at $6,840

3 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | H | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 50.6%

2.86ct | Radiant | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $5,610

Compare at $11,347

4 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 76.9%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $793

Compare at $3,430

3 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 69.8%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,856

Compare at $6,136

4 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 82.7%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,003

Compare at $5,810

3 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 27.1%

2.86ct | Radiant | G | VS2 | Excellent

From $640

Compare at $878

4 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 75.5%

2.86ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $685

Compare at $2,800

4 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.5%

2.86ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $685

Compare at $2,915

6 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 72.8%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $667

Compare at $2,455

6 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 63.9%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $804

Compare at $2,230

3 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 82.2%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $644

Compare at $3,630

7 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 71.8%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $667

Compare at $2,370

4 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 70.4%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $898

Compare at $3,030

3 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 71.4%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $898

Compare at $3,145

3 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 88%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $644

Compare at $5,370

7 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 68.9%

2.86ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $871

Compare at $2,800

3 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 78.2%

2.86ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $2,391

Compare at $10,950

5 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 66.7%

2.86ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | Excellent

From $953

Compare at $2,860

4 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 78.2%

2.86ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,004

Compare at $9,210

3 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 84.5%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $946

Compare at $6,120

3 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | GoodIGI
Save 87.1%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Good

From $796

Compare at $6,180

7 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 85.1%

2.86ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $953

Compare at $6,380

3 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | FANCY | VS2 | GoodIGI
Save 45.1%

2.86ct | Radiant | FANCY | VS2 | Good

From $827

Compare at $1,507

2 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 54.6%

2.86ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,013

Compare at $2,231

3 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 79.9%

2.86ct | Radiant | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $1,348

Compare at $6,700

6 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 81%

2.86ct | Radiant | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,508

Compare at $7,920

6 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | H | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 80.2%

2.86ct | Radiant | H | VVS2 | Ideal

From $858

Compare at $4,335

3 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 85.6%

2.86ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | Excellent

From $749

Compare at $5,210

3 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 72.1%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $662

Compare at $2,370

4 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 51.5%

2.86ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $822

Compare at $1,695

2 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 86.5%

2.86ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $669

Compare at $4,965

6 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 76.9%

2.86ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $782

Compare at $3,380

6 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.9%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $725

Compare at $3,145

6 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 85.6%

2.86ct | Radiant | G | VVS2 | Very Good

From $749

Compare at $5,210

2 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 85.6%

2.86ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $860

Compare at $5,960

5 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 74.6%

2.86ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $749

Compare at $2,950

3 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 75.5%

2.86ct | Radiant | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $1,585

Compare at $6,480

2 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 71.1%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $908

Compare at $3,145

4 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 14.9%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $893

Compare at $1,049

2 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 64.1%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $882

Compare at $2,455

3 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 64.1%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $882

Compare at $2,455

5 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VVS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 75.1%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VVS1 | Excellent

From $1,943

Compare at $7,810

3 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 26.9%

2.86ct | Radiant | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $651

Compare at $891

3 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 72.1%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $662

Compare at $2,370

4 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.5%

2.86ct | Radiant | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $685

Compare at $2,915

6 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 85.3%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $893

Compare at $6,085

6 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 63.6%

2.86ct | Radiant | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $893

Compare at $2,455

3 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 62.5%

2.86ct | Radiant | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $782

Compare at $2,085

3 stores
2.86ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 65.3%

2.86ct | Radiant | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $782

Compare at $2,255

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $581.

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

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $16,179 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 $809 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. Radiant cuts combine the elegance of emerald shapes with the brilliance of round cuts, offering good value per carat.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 1,918 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $581 and go up to $16,760.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $996 with a median around $809.

The observed spread is roughly $16,179 across tracked listings, which is about 96.5% 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 $809, 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 11 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 $16,179 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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