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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 32,968 current listings.

Updated November 1, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

32,968

Retailers carrying

70

Median confirmed price

CA$17,231

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 28,772 · IGI 1,649 · HRD 241

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$12,188 and CA$23,643 (as of November 1, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$8,542Median CA$17,231Upper 10% CA$29,374

Middle half listed between CA$12,188 to CA$23,643

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 4,166 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

56%

Typical difference

CA$8,703

Stones compared

3,252

Across 3,252 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 56% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$8,703. 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 Jewellers2,364 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. 4

    The Perfect Carat

    1,428 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  3. 5Rare Carat1,359 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. 7Aurelinne1,262 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  5. 8Yorxs1,117 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  6. 9B2C Jewels997 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
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 13Allurez909 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  2. 14Blue Nile891 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  3. 15RockHer873 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  4. 24Adiamor522 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor

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 VS12,511 · 56rH VS22,272 · 62rG VS12,237 · 63rG VS22,193 · 63rH VS12,178 · 60rI VS22,140 · 57rI VVS22,139 · 55rG VVS21,504 · 58rF VS21,423 · 62rF VS11,335 · 60rH VVS21,192 · 60rI VVS11,156 · 53rH VVS11,147 · 59rE VS21,067 · 54rG VVS11,038 · 59rD VS2993 · 60rD VS1907 · 56rF VVS2852 · 58rE VS1846 · 58rD VVS2727 · 56rE VVS2720 · 56rF VVS1514 · 50rE VVS1479 · 58rD VVS1437 · 50rD IF250 · 50rH IF199 · 36rF IF133 · 49rG IF119 · 39rI IF90 · 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 3,252 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 56%, about CA$8,703.

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.