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Where to buy a 2ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 70 of them, across 32,584 current listings.

Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

32,584

Retailers carrying

70

Median confirmed price

CA$17,396

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 28,469 · IGI 1,581 · HRD 236

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$12,294 and CA$23,828 (as of October 29, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$8,555Median CA$17,396Upper 10% CA$29,638

Middle half listed between CA$12,294 to CA$23,828

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 4,088 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

55%

Typical difference

CA$8,439

Stones compared

3,197

Across 3,197 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 CA$8,439. 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. 1NZ Jewellers2,299 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  2. 3

    The Perfect Carat

    1,428 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  3. 5Rare Carat1,341 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  4. 7Aurelinne1,224 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  5. 8Yorxs1,086 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 12B2C Jewels915 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  2. 13Allurez909 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  3. 14Blue Nile893 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  4. 16RockHer814 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  5. 24Adiamor524 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  6. 25Ritani486 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani

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.

21 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 4 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS12,492 · 56rG VS12,219 · 62rH VS22,202 · 63rG VS22,192 · 63rH VS12,137 · 60rI VVS22,112 · 55rI VS22,042 · 57rG VVS21,497 · 58rF VS21,414 · 61rF VS11,334 · 60rH VVS21,169 · 60rH VVS11,112 · 60rI VVS11,101 · 53rE VS21,066 · 54rG VVS11,031 · 60rD VS21,000 · 59rD VS1906 · 56rF VVS2853 · 58rE VS1851 · 60rE VVS2737 · 56rD VVS2726 · 57rF VVS1510 · 50rE VVS1493 · 60rD VVS1440 · 50rD IF241 · 50rH IF188 · 36rF IF135 · 49rG IF122 · 39rI IF92 · 34rD FL64 · 31rE IF59 · 33rG FL41 · 31r

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

  • 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 3,197 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 55%, about CA$8,439.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 32 color 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.