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Where to buy a 2ct natural round diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 71 of them, across 61,082 live listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

61,082

Retailers carrying

71

Median active price

A$20,119

Grade combinations

34

Certificate mix:GIA 47,134 · IGI 7,944 · HRD 1,772

What it actually costs

Lower 10% A$10,262Median A$20,119Upper 10% A$39,727

Middle half sell between A$14,050 to A$29,338

Certificated stones with a live price only, 26,358 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

31%

Typical difference

A$5,345

Stones compared

16,023

Across 16,023 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 31% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of A$5,345. 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 June 15, 2026.

3 of the 25 retailers ship to Australia. 22 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

H VS25,169 · 65rI VS24,639 · 54rH VS13,868 · 60rG VS23,755 · 60rI VS13,496 · 54rG VS13,159 · 64rI VVS22,698 · 54rF VS22,631 · 59rF VS12,538 · 60rH VVS22,528 · 55rE VS12,193 · 60rG VVS22,075 · 55rD VS22,042 · 59rE VS22,038 · 57rD VS11,862 · 61rG VVS11,845 · 57rH VVS11,743 · 53rI VVS11,701 · 50rF VVS21,557 · 56rD VVS21,467 · 58rF VVS11,277 · 55rE VVS21,203 · 58rD VVS1991 · 55rE VVS1918 · 54rH IF660 · 50rI IF568 · 43rE IF529 · 49rF IF524 · 47rD IF510 · 53rG IF471 · 44rD FL296 · 38rE FL56 · 25rF FL45 · 24rH FL20 · 9r

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

  • Round: the most common cut, with the highest light return per carat.
  • 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 16,023 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 31%, about A$5,345.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 34 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.