How much does a 2.00 to 2.99ct I VS1 lab grown radiant diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 2.00 to 2.99ct I VS1 lab grown radiant diamonds typically cost $563 AUD to $5,849 AUD, with a median price of $1,808 AUD. There are currently 26 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VS1 radiant diamond?

About 19% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 237%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

2.00 to 2.99ct I VS1 Lab Grown Radiant

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 26 lab grown radiant diamonds with I colour and VS1 clarity in the 2.00 to 2.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $563 AUD to $5,849 AUD, with a median of $1,808 AUD. At least 42 retailers stock this exact specification, and 19% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 237%. Half of all listings fall between $502 AUD and $2,864 AUD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $13,865 AUD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +16.6% and the number of listings moved +5.3%.

Three of the best scored stones at this specification right now:

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, September 2026: natural diamonds at 2,335 USD per carat and lab-grown at 443 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 5.3 to 1. Radiant lab grown stones in the index: 474 USD per carat, -2.1% month on month. See the full index release

Figures come from current listings across more than 100 retailers and refresh daily. The index is a monthly release.

Last updated: October 2026

Available

Lowest Price

$386 AUD

Highest Price

$16,306 AUD

Average Price

$2,509 AUD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

19.3%

Price Spread

237.2%

30-Day Price Trend

+16.6%

30-Day Supply Change

+5.3%

Volatility (30d)

0.04

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$700/ct

10th Percentile

$250

Median

$700

90th Percentile

$3,121

Score Distribution

44 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

8 (18.2%)

Very Good

17 (38.6%)

Good

9 (20.5%)

Average

10 (22.7%)

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