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Where to buy a 2ct lab-grown princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 64 of them, across 168,577 current listings.

Updated November 5, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

168,577

Retailers carrying

64

Median confirmed price

CA$682

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:IGI 148,742 · GIA 8,845 · GCAL 3,493 · HRD 1

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$489 and CA$1,302 (as of November 5, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$432Median CA$682Upper 10% CA$3,225

Middle half listed between CA$489 to CA$1,302

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 13,331 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Cheapest to dearest, median

396%

Cheapest to dearest, median in price

CA$2,318

Stones compared

11,307

Across 11,307 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 396% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$2,318. 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. 1Rare Carat10,159 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
  2. 4NZ Jewellers8,058 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
  3. 5

    The Perfect Carat

    7,822 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  4. 8Aurelinne6,310 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  5. 9Adiamor6,282 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 13B2C Jewels5,352 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. 17RockHer4,291 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  3. 23Yorxs3,339 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  4. 24Cape Diamonds3,088 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

Stock counts reflect current listings. 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.

E VVS235,769 · 56rE VS125,151 · 56rD VVS217,897 · 55rF VVS217,089 · 50rF VS115,378 · 49rD VS112,737 · 54rE VVS16,531 · 51rD VVS15,498 · 51rE VS25,020 · 46rG VS14,721 · 50rG VVS24,522 · 46rD IF3,532 · 48rD FL2,892 · 40rF VS22,248 · 44rF VVS11,974 · 44rD VS21,956 · 42rG VS21,093 · 40rE IF1,071 · 39rH VS1947 · 41rH VVS2727 · 40rG VVS1568 · 41rH VS2526 · 33rH VVS1179 · 32rE FL156 · 31rF IF98 · 30rG IF86 · 29rI VVS245 · 15rI VS144 · 16rI VS244 · 18rI VVS139 · 27rF FL27 · 24rH IF12 · 11r

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

  • Princess: a square brilliant cut, second only to round in popularity.
  • 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 11,307 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 396%, about CA$2,318.

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.