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Where to buy a 2ct lab-grown emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 64 of them, across 150,323 live listings.

Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

150,323

Retailers carrying

64

Median active price

NZ$1,143

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:IGI 133,054 · GIA 12,678 · GCAL 662 · HRD 199

What it actually costs

Lower 10% NZ$570Median NZ$1,143Upper 10% NZ$4,213

Middle half sell between NZ$862 to NZ$2,120

Certificated stones with a live price only, 31,367 of them. Each contributes its best available price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

212%

Typical difference

NZ$2,153

Stones compared

17,963

Across 17,963 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 212% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of NZ$2,153. 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.

Show 15 more retailers

Stock counts are updated daily. Founded, return window and shipping details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.

1 of the 25 retailers ship to New Zealand. 24 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VS120,333 · 49rE VS118,946 · 52rD VVS218,593 · 56rE VVS218,551 · 49rD VVS110,497 · 49rF VVS210,181 · 50rF VS19,037 · 49rD IF5,866 · 42rE VVS15,829 · 45rE VS25,250 · 43rD VS24,955 · 42rG VS14,714 · 43rG VVS23,058 · 42rD FL2,694 · 30rF VS22,387 · 40rF VVS11,871 · 41rG VS21,801 · 38rE IF1,298 · 41rH VS11,238 · 32rH VVS2777 · 30rH VS2487 · 27rG VVS1484 · 36rF IF445 · 31rE FL365 · 25rI VS1168 · 25rI VS2134 · 24rF FL119 · 20rH VVS186 · 19rI VVS262 · 16rG IF58 · 28rG FL16 · 10rI VVS116 · 8r

Stones at this spec now

Live 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 60% to 80% less than a comparable natural cohort.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

Across 17,963 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 212%, about NZ$2,153.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 32 colour 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?

Live listings refresh daily. 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.