Market data and performance for 2 carat natural diamond prices. Easily compare diamond prices and performance across all shapes and sizes. (2024)

FAQs

How much should I expect to pay for a 2 carat diamond? ›

On average, you can expect the cost of a 2 carat diamond to widely vary depending on its shape, cut quality, clarity, color, and whether it's a naturally mined or lab diamond. The varying cost can range from $5,000 to $50,000 or more.

Well, a round 2 carat diamond averages about 8.1mm in diameter. An oval is about 10.5mm in length x 7mm in width—so it's going to visually look bigger. Meanwhile, a 2 carat Asscher cut diamond will measure approximately 7mm across. Don't even worry about carat weight until you're SET on your dream shape!

Are diamond prices rising or falling? Over the past year, natural diamond prices have fallen by 24.13% to an average price of about $4,000 for 1 carat natural diamonds.

PRICE AND CARAT

The price of diamonds increases exponentially. A diamond of 2 Carat is very much more expensive than twice as expensive compared to a diamond of 1 Carat. Two diamonds of 1 carat each are thus totally lower in price than a diamond of 2 Carat.

2-carat diamonds are flashy and valuable. They tend to look larger (depending on the shape) than their carat weight suggests. And, because they are large, to begin with, you likely won't ever feel like you have to upgrade to something bigger.

While prices vary depending on where you purchase your 2 carat diamond, a 2 carat diamond could be worth four times more than a 1 carat diamond. This can make it a good investment, whether you want to keep it forever or trade it in for a larger or different diamond in the future.

For two carat diamonds clarity, we recommend a VS2 or above. This grade usually ensures that the diamond is eye-clean and free of obstructive inclusions.

If your 2.5-carat diamond looks small, it may be because it has a poor quality cut, the diamond shape hides its carat weight, and/or the ring setting hides its size.

The average diamond size for engagement rings is around 1.0 to 1.5 carats. Therefore, a 2-carat diamond stands out significantly and offers a more pronounced appearance on the finger.

Diamond mining takes a major toll on our natural resources. And it's not just land! Mined diamonds produce more than 125 pounds of carbon for every single carat, whereas lab created diamonds produce just under 10 pounds.

Do natural diamonds have resale value? ›

As previously stated, scarcity is a huge factor that influences a product's value. Because natural diamonds are relatively rare, they have a higher value than lab-grown diamonds, which are not in short supply. This means their resale value is relatively low in comparison to a gemstone mined from the earth.

The Future of the Natural Diamond Industry

After several challenging years, an analysis of the supply and demand fundamentals points to a positive outlook. Supply and demand dynamics point to annual demand growth for natural diamonds in the range of 2% to 4% CAGR over the next ten years.

If you're looking for something big and noticeable, 2.00 cts will certainly make a statement. At this weight, a round diamond is a little over 8 mm in diameter (10 mm = 1 cm). However, finding a well-cut diamond of this size becomes difficult. Make sure you know what you're looking for.

Diamonds that fall within the weight range of 1.80 to 1.99 carats, 2.20 to 2.99 carats, 3.30 to 3.99 carats are rarer in quantity and supply by nature. They are referred to as premium sized diamonds and quite often, they are cut to a compromised level so to keep as much weight as possible due to market demand.

As mentioned, carat weight has a significant impact on price. Larger diamonds are much more valuable because they are discovered in nature less frequently than small diamonds. This means that diamonds are not priced linearly — a one-carat diamond will cost more than two half-carat diamonds of the same quality.

A simple formula of multiplying the carat weight by the diamond price per carat is used to determine the cost of a diamond. For instance, to calculate the price of 0.96ct H VVS2 round brilliant cut, we must locate the cell on the table and substitute the values. The price given for H VVS2 is 61 ($100s).

Hand Size and Finger Shape

For people with thin fingers, the diamond will appear larger than it is. If your fingers are smaller than a 6.5 ring size, most consider a 1.0 carat or a stone that is under 1.50 carats. If your fingers are larger than a 6.5 ring size, it's recommended that you can easily wear 1.50-2.0 carat.