Round|Lab Grown|IGI

2.56ct J VS1 Round Lab Grown Diamond

ID • J/VS1 • IGI LG494173902

Shape and cutting style on the report: Round brilliant

Certificate IGI LG494173902

Diamond specifications and retailer prices

From $2,542 NZD
$1,430 USD
As of November 2, 2026
Save $14,794 NZD (85%) vs most expensive(unlock to see where)
12 retailers carry this diamond
Most expensive: $17,335 NZD at Cape Diamonds · As of October 29, 2026
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About this 2.56ct lab-grown round diamond

This 2.56ct lab-grown round sits in the two to three carat band, graded J colour (near-colourless) and VS1 clarity (very-slightly-included), with a top-tier cut grade and certified by IGI LG494173902 or 494173902. Listed at 12 retailers as of October 29, 2026, with prices from $2,542 to $17,335, a $14,794 spread on the same certified stone. Cape Diamonds lists it at $17,335. Lab-grown prices in the 2ct and up range have fallen 40 to 60% over the last 18 months. Use the cross-retailer spread above to find the lowest current listing.

The 4Cs

2.56
Carat
J
Colour
VS1
Clarity
Ideal
Cut

Specifications

CutIdeal
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceNone
Crown angle32.9°
Pavilion angle40.2°
OriginLab Grown
Grading LabIGI
CertificateIGI LG494173902
Dimensions8.94 × 8.97 × 5.24 mm
L/W Ratio1.00
Girdle conditionFaceted
Cert comments
This Laboratory Grown Diamond was created by Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) growth process and may include post-growth treatment Type IIa
Top View
8.94 mm8.97 mm2.56 ctJ / VS1
OriginLab Grown
CutIdeal
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceNone
CertificateIGI LG494173902
Side View
Table 59.5%Crown 32.9°GirdlePavilion 40.2°Culet: NoneDepth 58.5%

Caratlytics Score

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Price History

Last verified: Nov 2
Current: $17,335 NZD|Low: $2,542 NZD|High: $18,136 NZD|Avg: $9,376 NZD|-4.4%
Cape Diamonds
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November 1, 2026
Retailer 6$2,542 NZD
Retailer 8$5,794 NZD
Retailer 12$6,304 NZD
Retailer 11$6,489 NZD
Retailer 9$6,720 NZD
Retailer 3$7,003 NZD
Retailer 4$7,824 NZD
Retailer 13$8,398 NZD
Retailer 7$9,270 NZD
Retailer 10$10,435 NZD
Retailer 5$15,106 NZD
Retailer 2$17,035 NZD
Cape Diamonds$17,335 NZD

24 data points across 13 retailers

12 retailers$2,542 NZD to $17,335 NZD

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Cheapest Retailer
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$2,542 NZD
$1,430 USD
B+
Retailer 2
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$5,794 NZD
$3,260 USD
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B+
Retailer 3
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$6,304 NZD
$3,547 USD
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B+
Retailer 4
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$6,489 NZD
$3,651 USD
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Final sale: no returns
Retailer 5
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$6,720 NZD
$3,781 USD
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Price last confirmed 21 days ago
B+
Retailer 6
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$6,720 NZD
$3,781 USD
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B+
Retailer 7
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$7,003 NZD
$3,940 USD
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B
Retailer 8
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$8,398 NZD
$4,725 USD
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B
Retailer 9
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$9,270 NZD
$5,216 USD
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B
Retailer 10
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$10,435 NZD
$5,871 USD
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B
Retailer 11
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$17,035 NZD
£7,547 GBP
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Most Expensive
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Cape Diamonds
cert_494173902 · Oct 29
$17,335 NZD
ZAR 157,574 ZAR
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11 more retailers have this diamond
Prices start from $2,542 NZDSave up to $14,794 NZD

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2.56ct Round
$2,542 NZD