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Where to buy a 2ct lab-grown emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 66 of them, across 279,644 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

279,644

Retailers carrying

66

Median confirmed price

CA$629

Grade combinations

31

Certificate mix:IGI 235,758 · GIA 34,126 · GCAL 1,116 · HRD 250

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$475 and CA$1,113 (as of October 29, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$441Median CA$629Upper 10% CA$3,388

Middle half listed between CA$475 to CA$1,113

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 23,514 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

383%

Typical difference

CA$2,180

Stones compared

18,847

Across 18,847 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 383% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$2,180. 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.

  3. 3Rare Carat14,199 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. 4NZ Jewellers13,851 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
  6. 6Aurelinne13,597 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  8. 8

    The Perfect Carat

    12,460 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
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  2. 12Adiamor10,018 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  4. 14B2C Jewels9,458 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
  7. 17RockHer7,710 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  9. 19Cape Diamonds6,714 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  11. 21Yorxs4,623 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs

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.

18 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 7 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VS142,704 · 56rE VS140,379 · 55rE VVS235,488 · 57rD VVS233,383 · 58rF VS117,903 · 55rD VVS116,652 · 53rF VVS216,603 · 53rE VS211,147 · 47rD IF9,881 · 49rD VS28,577 · 47rE VVS18,208 · 56rG VS18,116 · 46rF VS25,704 · 47rG VVS25,258 · 46rD FL4,720 · 39rG VS23,150 · 44rF VVS12,969 · 52rE IF2,054 · 47rH VS11,594 · 36rH VVS21,100 · 34rE FL1,040 · 36rF IF711 · 39rG VVS1655 · 43rH VS2475 · 33rF FL340 · 29rI VS1284 · 26rI VS2138 · 27rH VVS1130 · 26rI VVS2125 · 19rG IF120 · 35rG FL25 · 18r

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.
  • Lab-grown: chemically identical to natural diamonds, typically at least 90% less than a comparable natural cohort from 1 carat up.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

Across 18,847 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 383%, about CA$2,180.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 31 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.