2 Carat Emerald Natural Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 2 carat emerald natural diamonds usually range from $488 to $39,044, with an average price of $14,667.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.7%.Compare 1,513 verified listings across 7 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

2 Carat Emerald Natural Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 1,513 verified 2-carat emerald natural diamonds listed across 7 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $488 to $39,044, with an average asking price of $14,667 and a median of $14,149.

The price spread of $38,556 (98.8% 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.

  • 1,513 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $488 to $39,044

  • Average price: $14,667

  • Median price: $14,149

  • Available across 7 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 98.8%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $38,556

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

$488$39,044
Tracked

1,513

Lowest

$488

Average

$14,667

Median

$14,149

Highest

$39,044

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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1.95ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | IdealGIA
Save 59.8%

1.95ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,391

Compare at $3,464

3 stores
1.96ct | Emerald | F | SI2 | ExcellentGIA

1.96ct | Emerald | F | SI2 | Excellent

From $11,129

Compare at $12,110

2 stores
1.96ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 55.2%

1.96ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $536

Compare at $1,197

3 stores
1.96ct | Emerald | E | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 86.8%

1.96ct | Emerald | E | VVS1 | Very Good

From $575

Compare at $4,360

5 stores
1.96ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 55.3%

1.96ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $560

Compare at $1,253

3 stores
1.96ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 65.1%

1.96ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $568

Compare at $1,625

3 stores
1.97ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | GoodGIA
Save 22.3%

1.97ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Good

From $13,560

Compare at $17,459

3 stores
1.97ct | Emerald | H | IF | ExcellentGIA
Save 36.8%

1.97ct | Emerald | H | IF | Excellent

From $16,331

Compare at $25,829

2 stores
1.97ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 65.3%

1.97ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $593

Compare at $1,710

4 stores
1.97ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 65.2%

1.97ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $569

Compare at $1,635

4 stores
1.97ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 66.9%

1.97ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $593

Compare at $1,790

4 stores
1.97ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 65.2%

1.97ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $569

Compare at $1,635

4 stores
GIA
Save 12.8%

1.98ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Excellent

From $12,510

Compare at $14,338

2 stores
1.98ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 16.6%

1.98ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $20,439

Compare at $24,508

2 stores
1.98ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 65.2%

1.98ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $571

Compare at $1,640

4 stores
1.98ct | Emerald | D | FL | ExcellentGIA

1.98ct | Emerald | D | FL | Excellent

From $23,732

Compare at $23,821

2 stores
1.98ct | Emerald | H | VVS1 | ExcellentGIA

1.98ct | Emerald | H | VVS1 | Excellent

From $17,282

Compare at $18,034

2 stores
1.98ct | Emerald | D | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 66.6%

1.98ct | Emerald | D | VS2 | Very Good

From $568

Compare at $1,700

4 stores
1.98ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 55.4%

1.98ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $539

Compare at $1,209

3 stores
1.98ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 65.4%

1.98ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $595

Compare at $1,720

4 stores
1.98ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 55.5%

1.98ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $563

Compare at $1,266

3 stores
1.98ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 62.6%

1.98ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $548

Compare at $1,465

4 stores
1.99ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | GoodGIA

1.99ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | Good

From $8,667

Compare at $8,820

2 stores
1.99ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 65.5%

1.99ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $597

Compare at $1,730

4 stores
1.99ct | Emerald | FANCY | VS2 | GoodIGI
Save 52.6%

1.99ct | Emerald | FANCY | VS2 | Good

From $690

Compare at $1,456

2 stores
1.99ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 67%

1.99ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $597

Compare at $1,810

4 stores
1.99ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI

1.99ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $578

Compare at $611

2 stores
2ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | IdealGIA
Save 55.9%

2ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Ideal

From $12,180

Compare at $27,612

3 stores
2ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | IdealGIA

2ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | Ideal

From $15,600

Compare at $15,954

2 stores
2ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | IdealGIA
Save 55.7%

2ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $17,620

Compare at $39,780

3 stores
2ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 55.9%

2ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Excellent

From $20,207

Compare at $45,864

2 stores
2ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | IdealGIA
Save 56.4%

2ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $20,386

Compare at $46,800

3 stores
2ct | Emerald | K | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 56.1%

2ct | Emerald | K | VS2 | Ideal

From $4,858

Compare at $11,064

3 stores
2ct | Emerald | K | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 56.1%

2ct | Emerald | K | VS2 | Ideal

From $4,858

Compare at $11,064

3 stores
2ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 42.9%

2ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Very Good

From $544

Compare at $953

3 stores
2ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 34.7%

2ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $23,415

Compare at $35,855

2 stores
2ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very GoodGIA

2ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $14,770

Compare at $15,877

3 stores
2ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | ExcellentGIA
Save 11.7%

2ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $18,152

Compare at $20,549

3 stores
2ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | IdealGIA
Save 54%

2ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Ideal

From $9,540

Compare at $20,723

3 stores
2ct | Emerald | H | VVS1 | IdealGIA
Save 56.3%

2ct | Emerald | H | VVS1 | Ideal

From $16,316

Compare at $37,331

2 stores
2ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | IdealGIA
Save 53.2%

2ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Ideal

From $9,272

Compare at $19,815

2 stores
2ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 33.9%

2ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Excellent

From $13,131

Compare at $19,850

2 stores
2ct | Emerald | K | VS2 | ExcellentGIA

2ct | Emerald | K | VS2 | Excellent

From $7,830

Compare at $7,979

2 stores
2ct | Emerald | L | SI1 | Very GoodGIA

2ct | Emerald | L | SI1 | Very Good

From $4,103

Compare at $4,366

2 stores
2ct | Emerald | J | SI1 | IdealGIA

2ct | Emerald | J | SI1 | Ideal

From $7,070

Compare at $7,645

2 stores
2ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Very GoodGIA

2ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Very Good

From $12,710

Compare at $13,233

2 stores
2ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | IdealGIA

2ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $13,250

Compare at $14,055

2 stores
2ct | Emerald | I | SI2 | GoodGIA

2ct | Emerald | I | SI2 | Good

From $6,898

Compare at $7,279

2 stores
2ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA

2ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Excellent

From $10,070

Compare at $10,366

2 stores
2ct | Emerald | I | VVS2 | ExcellentGIA

2ct | Emerald | I | VVS2 | Excellent

From $11,580

Compare at $12,139

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $488.

What to Know When Shopping for 2 Carat Emerald Natural Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $38,556 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 $14,149 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. Emerald cuts show clarity more readily due to their step-cut facets. Consider VS2 or better clarity for this shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently track 1,513 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $488 and go up to $39,044.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $14,667 with a median around $14,149.

The observed spread is roughly $38,556 across tracked listings, which is about 98.8% 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 $14,149, 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 $38,556 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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