How much does a 2.00 to 2.99ct I I1 lab grown round diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 2.00 to 2.99ct I I1 lab grown round diamonds typically cost $8,003 NZD to $29,572 NZD, with a median price of $15,655 NZD. There are currently 67 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I I1 round diamond?

About 11% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 94%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

2.00 to 2.99ct I I1 Lab Grown Round

Quick answer

As of September 2026, there are 67 lab grown round diamonds with I colour and I1 clarity in the 2.00 to 2.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $8,003 NZD to $29,572 NZD, with a median of $15,655 NZD. At least 16 retailers stock this exact specification, and 11% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 94%. Half of all listings fall between $3,872 NZD and $10,854 NZD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $10,533 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -15.3% and the number of listings moved -65.0%.

Three of the best scored stones at this specification right now:

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, August 2026: natural diamonds at 2,184 USD per carat and lab-grown at 464 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 4.7 to 1. Round lab grown stones in the index: 438 USD per carat, -14.1% month on month. See the full index release

Figures come from live listings across more than 100 retailers and refresh daily. The index is a monthly release.

Last updated: September 2026

Available

Lowest Price

$7,744 NZD

Highest Price

$54,530 NZD

Average Price

$18,422 NZD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

10.9%

Price Spread

93.7%

30-Day Price Trend

-15.3%

30-Day Supply Change

-65.0%

Volatility (30d)

0.04

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$4,337/ct

10th Percentile

$2,220

Median

$4,337

90th Percentile

$7,461

Score Distribution

67 diamonds scored across 3 quality tiers

Very Good

33 (49.3%)

Good

5 (7.5%)

Average

29 (43.3%)

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