2 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of April 2026, the average price of a 2 carat lab grown diamond is $2,478.2 carat diamonds can cost anywhere from $219 to $13,682 depending on shape, color, clarity, and other factors.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.2%.Compare 148,425 verified listings across 13 retailers in the tables below.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-04-05

2 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 148,425 verified 2-carat lab grown diamonds listed across 13 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $219 to $13,682, with an average asking price of $2,478 and a median of $2,397.

The price spread of $13,463 (98.4% 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.

  • 148,425 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $219 to $13,682

  • Average price: $2,478

  • Median price: $2,397

  • Available across 13 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 98.4%

Price Range Overview

As of Apr 5, 2026
Spread $13,463

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

$219$13,682
Tracked

148,425

Lowest

$219

Average

$2,478

Median

$2,397

Highest

$13,682

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$1,28844,803View
Oval$1,28927,503View
Pear$1,03214,032View
Emerald$1,1419,760View
Cushion$1,2609,216View
Radiant$1,3898,837View
Marquise$9948,504View
Princess$1,2177,485View
Heart$1,1143,135View
Asscher$9652,835View
Antique$3,37318View

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GIA | 2ct | Antique | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 45.6%

GIA | 2ct | Antique | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $4,203

Compare at $7,730

3 stores
GIA | 2ct | Antique | E | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 71.7%

GIA | 2ct | Antique | E | VVS1 | Ideal

From $2,759

Compare at $9,750

3 stores
IGI | 2ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 84.8%

IGI | 2ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $820

Compare at $5,380

4 stores
GIA | 2.01ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 54.9%

GIA | 2.01ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,106

Compare at $9,100

2 stores
GIA | 2.01ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 45.9%

GIA | 2.01ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,106

Compare at $7,590

3 stores
IGI | 2.02ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | Ideal

IGI | 2.02ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $3,700

Compare at $4,040

2 stores
GIA | 2.03ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 45.9%

GIA | 2.03ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,146

Compare at $7,660

3 stores
IGI | 2.03ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 73.8%

IGI | 2.03ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,087

Compare at $4,140

3 stores
GIA | 2.04ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 45.6%

GIA | 2.04ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,165

Compare at $7,660

3 stores
IGI | 2.04ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 76.8%

IGI | 2.04ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,272

Compare at $5,490

3 stores
IGI | 2.04ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | Ideal

IGI | 2.04ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $3,740

Compare at $4,080

2 stores
IGI | 2.04ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | Ideal

IGI | 2.04ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $3,740

Compare at $4,080

2 stores
GIA | 2.05ct | Antique | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 45.6%

GIA | 2.05ct | Antique | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $4,306

Compare at $7,920

3 stores
IGI | 2.06ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 73.7%

IGI | 2.06ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,103

Compare at $4,200

4 stores
GIA | 2.07ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 46%

GIA | 2.07ct | Antique | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,590

Compare at $8,500

3 stores
GIA | 2.08ct | Antique | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 45.7%

GIA | 2.08ct | Antique | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $4,368

Compare at $8,040

3 stores
GIA | 2.08ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 45.9%

GIA | 2.08ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,246

Compare at $7,850

3 stores
GIA | 2.09ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 45.7%

GIA | 2.09ct | Antique | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $4,266

Compare at $7,850

3 stores
GIA | 2.1ct | Antique | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 69.2%

GIA | 2.1ct | Antique | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $2,388

Compare at $7,750

5 stores
GIA | 2.1ct | Antique | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 46%

GIA | 2.1ct | Antique | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $4,408

Compare at $8,160

3 stores
GIA | 2ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 74%

GIA | 2ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,706

Compare at $6,570

5 stores
GIA | 2ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 71.4%

GIA | 2ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,706

Compare at $5,970

5 stores
GIA | 2ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Ideal
Save 37.5%

GIA | 2ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $3,550

Compare at $5,680

2 stores
GIA | 2ct | Asscher | D | FL | Excellent
Save 77.6%

GIA | 2ct | Asscher | D | FL | Excellent

From $8,603

Compare at $38,440

6 stores
GIA | 2ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 77%

GIA | 2ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,671

Compare at $7,270

5 stores
GIA | 2ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 77%

GIA | 2ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,700

Compare at $7,390

5 stores
GIA | 2ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 77.1%

GIA | 2ct | Asscher | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,471

Compare at $6,420

5 stores
GIA | 2ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 77%

GIA | 2ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $1,671

Compare at $7,270

5 stores
GIA | 2ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 77%

GIA | 2ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $1,700

Compare at $7,390

5 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | H | SI2 | Ideal
Save 73.4%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | H | SI2 | Ideal

From $559

Compare at $2,100

4 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 63.8%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $3,752

Compare at $10,369

3 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | D | SI1 | Ideal
Save 54%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | D | SI1 | Ideal

From $638

Compare at $1,388

2 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | E | SI1 | Ideal
Save 70.9%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | E | SI1 | Ideal

From $872

Compare at $2,990

5 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | F | SI1 | Very Good
Save 37.9%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | F | SI1 | Very Good

From $1,001

Compare at $1,612

2 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | Ideal
Save 75%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $794

Compare at $3,170

4 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 41.8%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $1,061

Compare at $1,822

2 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Ideal
Save 74.9%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | D | VS2 | Ideal

From $890

Compare at $3,550

5 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | G | VS2 | Ideal
Save 71.1%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | G | VS2 | Ideal

From $759

Compare at $2,630

5 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | H | SI1 | Excellent
Save 77.3%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | H | SI1 | Excellent

From $558

Compare at $2,460

4 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | Ideal
Save 76.4%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $966

Compare at $4,090

2 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 75.9%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $954

Compare at $3,950

4 stores
Save 53.8%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $879

Compare at $1,901

5 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very Good
Save 80.1%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $792

Compare at $3,980

6 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 76.7%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $1,043

Compare at $4,480

2 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | D | IF | Ideal
Save 74.9%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | D | IF | Ideal

From $1,330

Compare at $5,300

4 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | E | IF | Ideal
Save 72.5%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | E | IF | Ideal

From $1,681

Compare at $6,120

3 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 79.3%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $964

Compare at $4,670

3 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | Ideal
Save 76.4%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $952

Compare at $4,030

2 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 68.2%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $888

Compare at $2,790

2 stores
IGI | 2ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Ideal
Save 59.7%

IGI | 2ct | Asscher | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $1,035

Compare at $2,571

6 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $219.

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 $13,463 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 $2,397 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 148,425 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $219 and go up to $13,682.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $2,478 with a median around $2,397.

The observed spread is roughly $13,463 across tracked listings, which is about 98.4% 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 $2,397, 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 $13,463 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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