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Where to buy a 2ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 68 of them, across 24,268 live listings.

Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

24,268

Retailers carrying

68

Median active price

A$19,042

Grade combinations

33

Certificate mix:GIA 20,429 · IGI 1,208 · HRD 236

What it actually costs

Lower 10% A$9,547Median A$19,042Upper 10% A$32,759

Middle half sell between A$13,388 to A$25,967

Certificated stones with a live price only, 5,293 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

32%

Typical difference

A$5,219

Stones compared

3,624

Across 3,624 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 32% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of A$5,219. 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.

Show 15 more retailers

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified September 2, 2026.

2 of the 25 retailers ship to Australia. 23 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS11,796 · 50rG VS11,606 · 59rI VVS21,564 · 49rH VS11,531 · 55rG VS21,502 · 56rH VS21,490 · 57rI VS21,483 · 51rG VVS21,145 · 58rF VS21,145 · 56rF VS11,107 · 56rI VVS1919 · 51rG VVS1861 · 56rH VVS2849 · 56rH VVS1831 · 56rE VS2799 · 50rD VS2776 · 56rE VS1711 · 52rD VS1672 · 56rE VVS2630 · 53rF VVS2620 · 54rD VVS2479 · 53rF VVS1353 · 46rE VVS1340 · 49rD VVS1285 · 48rD IF151 · 38rF IF130 · 44rI IF127 · 36rH IF112 · 29rG IF83 · 27rE IF68 · 34rD FL54 · 27rG FL28 · 26rF FL11 · 10r

Stones at this spec now

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

What this spec means

  • Emerald: a rectangular step cut with a hall-of-mirrors look that requires high clarity.
  • 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 3,624 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 32%, about A$5,219.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 33 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?

Live listings refresh daily. 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.