2 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, the average price of a 2 carat lab grown diamond is $1,092.2 carat diamonds can cost anywhere from $336 to $55,234 depending on shape, color, clarity, and other factors.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.3%.Compare 84,015 verified listings across 13 retailers in the tables below.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

2 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 84,015 verified 2-carat lab grown diamonds listed across 13 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $336 to $55,234, with an average asking price of $1,092 and a median of $842.

The price spread of $54,898 (99.4% 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.

  • 84,015 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $336 to $55,234

  • Average price: $1,092

  • Median price: $842

  • Available across 13 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 99.4%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $54,898

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

$336$55,234
Tracked

84,015

Lowest

$336

Average

$1,092

Median

$842

Highest

$55,234

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

2 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Prices by Shape

Shape-level averages for this carat and type. Open each shape page for full market detail.

ShapeAverage PriceListingsPage
Round$1,15125,886View
Oval$1,11320,173View
Pear$9877,825View
Marquise$9146,370View
Emerald$9795,820View
Cushion$1,0695,594View
Radiant$1,2565,235View
Princess$1,2283,609View
Heart$9382,062View
Asscher$9261,431View
Antique$1,79010View

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2ct | Antique | E | VVS1 | IdealGIA
Save 73.8%

2ct | Antique | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,760

Compare at $10,550

3 stores
2ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 79.7%

2ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,668

Compare at $8,210

2 stores
2ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.6%

2ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $829

Compare at $5,380

4 stores
2ct | Antique | D | VS1 | IdealGIA
Save 79.8%

2ct | Antique | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,561

Compare at $7,730

3 stores
2.01ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 79.9%

2.01ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,529

Compare at $7,590

3 stores
2.01ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 54.9%

2.01ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,106

Compare at $9,100

2 stores
2.03ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 79.9%

2.03ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,542

Compare at $7,660

3 stores
2.03ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 73.8%

2.03ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,083

Compare at $4,140

3 stores
2.04ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 79.8%

2.04ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,548

Compare at $7,660

3 stores
2.04ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.8%

2.04ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,272

Compare at $5,490

3 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | F | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 76.9%

1.95ct | Asscher | F | VVS1 | Very Good

From $893

Compare at $3,870

3 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | F | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 56.1%

1.95ct | Asscher | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $807

Compare at $1,840

3 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 76.7%

1.95ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $969

Compare at $4,160

2 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | G | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 72%

1.95ct | Asscher | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $598

Compare at $2,140

3 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 74.4%

1.95ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $1,107

Compare at $4,330

5 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 83.2%

1.95ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $566

Compare at $3,370

5 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 65.2%

1.95ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,102

Compare at $3,170

2 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | F | VS1 | IdealGIA
Save 50.1%

1.95ct | Asscher | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,070

Compare at $4,150

2 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 84.2%

1.95ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $670

Compare at $4,230

5 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 77.1%

1.95ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $674

Compare at $2,940

4 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 76.6%

1.95ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $555

Compare at $2,370

6 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | E | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 85.1%

1.95ct | Asscher | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $681

Compare at $4,560

6 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 70.8%

1.95ct | Asscher | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $604

Compare at $2,070

3 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 54.3%

1.95ct | Asscher | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $882

Compare at $1,930

4 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 40.8%

1.95ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,409

Compare at $2,380

2 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 23.1%

1.95ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $690

Compare at $896

2 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 74.5%

1.95ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,072

Compare at $4,210

5 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 86.2%

1.95ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $583

Compare at $4,230

6 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | E | SI1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 79.8%

1.95ct | Asscher | E | SI1 | Excellent

From $746

Compare at $3,700

5 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 80.4%

1.95ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $555

Compare at $2,830

5 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 52.6%

1.95ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $1,024

Compare at $2,160

2 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 53.3%

1.95ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $583

Compare at $1,247

3 stores
1.95ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 82.4%

1.95ct | Asscher | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $596

Compare at $3,390

5 stores
1.96ct | Asscher | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 80.4%

1.96ct | Asscher | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $607

Compare at $3,100

4 stores
1.96ct | Asscher | E | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 75.6%

1.96ct | Asscher | E | VVS1 | Very Good

From $1,113

Compare at $4,560

4 stores
1.96ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 70.3%

1.96ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $657

Compare at $2,210

2 stores
1.96ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 82.5%

1.96ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $528

Compare at $3,010

4 stores
1.96ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 83.4%

1.96ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $558

Compare at $3,350

6 stores
1.96ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 83.1%

1.96ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $682

Compare at $4,040

6 stores
1.96ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.7%

1.96ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $845

Compare at $3,630

2 stores
1.96ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 83.5%

1.96ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $700

Compare at $4,250

5 stores
1.96ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 82.8%

1.96ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $616

Compare at $3,570

4 stores
1.96ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 67.9%

1.96ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $869

Compare at $2,710

3 stores
1.96ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | GoodIGI
Save 82.2%

1.96ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Good

From $809

Compare at $4,540

6 stores
1.96ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 80%

1.96ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $584

Compare at $2,919

5 stores
1.96ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 76.9%

1.96ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $520

Compare at $2,250

5 stores
IGI
Save 30.6%

1.96ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $1,505

Compare at $2,170

2 stores
1.96ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | GoodIGI
Save 85.1%

1.96ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Good

From $554

Compare at $3,720

3 stores
1.96ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 83.5%

1.96ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $700

Compare at $4,250

5 stores
1.96ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 39.1%

1.96ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $680

Compare at $1,117

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $336.

What to Know When Shopping for 2 Carat Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $54,898 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 $842 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 84,015 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $336 and go up to $55,234.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $1,092 with a median around $842.

The observed spread is roughly $54,898 across tracked listings, which is about 99.4% 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 $842, 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 13 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 $54,898 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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