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Where to buy a 2ct natural cushion diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 66 of them, across 30,311 current listings.

Updated October 30, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

30,311

Retailers carrying

66

Median confirmed price

A$15,602

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 27,523 · IGI 318 · HRD 278

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between A$10,301 and A$21,839 (as of October 30, 2026).

Lower 10% A$7,178Median A$15,602Upper 10% A$28,232

Middle half listed between A$10,301 to A$21,839

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 8,429 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

55%

Typical difference

A$7,589

Stones compared

6,228

Across 6,228 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 55% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of A$7,589. That gap is what comparing before you buy avoids.

Every retailer that stocks this spec

Ranked by active inventory count. Selection is mechanical, not editorial.

  1. 3Rare Carat1,406 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  2. 4Blue Nile1,330 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  3. 7Yorxs1,276 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  4. 8RockHer1,086 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  5. 9B2C Jewels1,073 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 15Cape Diamonds772 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  2. 17Ritani684 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
  3. 19Zales598 in stock
    United States·Founded 1924·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Zales
  4. 20Jared598 in stock
    United States·Founded 1993·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Jared
  5. 23Allurez521 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Australia
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded and shipping details come from public sources. Return terms are our summary of each retailer's own policy page, dated per retailer above. Retailers change their terms, so check the retailer's own returns and shipping pages before you buy.

17 of the 25 retailers ship to Australia. 8 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

Each combination below has its own page with the retailers that stock exactly that grade.

G VS22,670 · 60rF VS22,423 · 60rI VS22,141 · 55rH VS22,092 · 61rI VS11,979 · 54rG VS11,929 · 62rH VS11,727 · 55rE VS21,662 · 60rF VS11,499 · 57rD VS21,370 · 55rD VS11,326 · 57rG VVS21,097 · 60rE VS11,090 · 57rI VVS2902 · 51rF VVS2880 · 55rH VVS2811 · 52rG VVS1623 · 55rE VVS2615 · 50rI VVS1580 · 47rD VVS2489 · 55rH VVS1470 · 52rF VVS1463 · 48rE VVS1391 · 49rD VVS1387 · 53rF IF208 · 41rD IF105 · 31rE IF92 · 32rG IF85 · 36rD FL72 · 32rH IF61 · 33rI IF51 · 26rG FL13 · 12r

Stones at this spec now

Current examples carried by more than one retailer, so the comparison is real. Prices shown in USD.

What this spec means

  • Cushion: a softened-corner square or rectangle with a vintage feel.
  • Natural: mined diamonds with the certification, provenance and resale profile traditional buyers expect.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

Across 6,228 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 55%, about A$7,589.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 32 colour and clarity combinations above has its own page listing the retailers that stock exactly that grade.

Does Carat Hunter earn commission from these retailers?

No. We earn zero affiliate revenue from any retailer in our index.

How fresh is this data?

Listings refresh as we re-read each retailer, most of them every day. Static facts about each retailer refresh weekly.

How is the retailer ranking calculated?

Strictly by active inventory count for this exact spec. The retailer carrying the most stones at the spec ranks first. There is no editorial input, weighting or affiliate consideration.

Why do you not show per-retailer prices on this page?

Prices vary per stone, not per store. Click through to any matched diamond and you will see every retailer's price on the exact same physical stone, which is the meaningful comparison.