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2.81ct J VS1 Round Lab Grown Diamond

EX • J/VS1 • IGI LG500151144

Shape and cutting style on the report: Round brilliant

Certificate IGI LG500151144

Diamond specifications and retailer prices

From $2,900 NZD
As of November 5, 2026
Save $16,096 NZD (85%) vs most expensive(unlock to see where)
12 retailers carry this diamond
Most expensive: $18,995 NZD at Cape Diamonds · As of November 3, 2026
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About this 2.81ct lab-grown round diamond

This 2.81ct 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 LG500151144 or 500151144. Listed at 12 retailers as of November 3, 2026, with prices from $2,900 to $18,995, a $16,096 spread on the same certified stone. Cape Diamonds lists it at $18,995. 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

2.81
Carat
J
Colour
VS1
Clarity
Excellent
Cut

Specifications

CutExcellent
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceNone
Crown angle36.4°
Pavilion angle40.7°
OriginLab Grown
Grading LabIGI
CertificateIGI LG500151144
Dimensions8.88 × 8.94 × 5.61 mm
L/W Ratio1.01
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
8.88 mm8.94 mm2.81 ctJ / VS1
OriginLab Grown
CutExcellent
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceNone
CertificateIGI LG500151144
Side View
Table 57.5%Crown 36.4°Girdle: Slightly ThickPavilion 40.7°Culet: NoneDepth 62.9%

Caratlytics Score

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Price History

Last verified: Nov 5
Current: $18,995 NZD|Low: $2,900 NZD|High: $19,811 NZD|Avg: $9,909 NZD|-4.1%
Cape Diamonds
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November 5, 2026
Retailer 6$2,900 NZD
Retailer 8$6,329 NZD
Retailer 12$6,886 NZD
Retailer 11$7,087 NZD
Retailer 9$7,342 NZD
Retailer 3$7,614 NZD
Retailer 4$8,510 NZD
Retailer 13$9,174 NZD
Retailer 7$9,926 NZD
Retailer 10$11,383 NZD
Retailer 2$15,681 NZD
Retailer 5$16,583 NZD
Cape Diamonds$18,995 NZD

22 data points across 13 retailers

12 retailers$2,900 NZD to $18,995 NZD

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Cheapest Retailer
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$2,900 NZD
B+
Retailer 2
-
$6,329 NZD
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B+
Retailer 3
-
$6,886 NZD
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B+
Retailer 4
-
$7,087 NZD
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Final sale: no returns
B+
Retailer 5
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$7,342 NZD
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Retailer 6
-
$7,342 NZD
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Price last confirmed 25 days ago
B+
Retailer 7
-
$7,614 NZD
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B+
Retailer 8
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$9,174 NZD
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B
Retailer 9
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$9,926 NZD
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B
Retailer 10
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$11,383 NZD
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B
Retailer 11
-
$15,681 NZD
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Most Expensive
B
Cape Diamonds
cert_500151144 · Nov 3
$18,995 NZD
ZAR 172,505 ZAR
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11 more retailers have this diamond
Prices start from $2,900 NZDSave up to $16,096 NZD

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2.81ct Round
$2,900 NZD