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Where to buy a 2ct natural emerald diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 70 of them, across 32,400 current listings.

Updated October 29, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

32,400

Retailers carrying

70

Median confirmed price

NZ$22,126

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 28,299 · IGI 1,558 · HRD 239

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between NZ$15,572 and NZ$30,275 (as of October 29, 2026).

Lower 10% NZ$10,786Median NZ$22,126Upper 10% NZ$37,667

Middle half listed between NZ$15,572 to NZ$30,275

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 4,153 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

54%

Typical difference

NZ$10,433

Stones compared

3,228

Across 3,228 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 54% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of NZ$10,433. 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. 1NZ Jewellers2,328 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  2. 4Rare Carat1,341 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  3. 5

    The Perfect Carat

    1,332 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  4. 7Aurelinne1,228 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  5. 8Yorxs1,165 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 12Blue Nile936 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  2. 13B2C Jewels922 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  3. 14Allurez909 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  4. 17RockHer809 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  5. 21Cape Diamonds585 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  6. 25Ritani497 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani

Stock counts are updated daily. 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 New Zealand. 7 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

I VS12,508 · 57rG VS12,208 · 63rG VS22,193 · 64rH VS22,189 · 64rH VS12,124 · 61rI VVS22,112 · 56rI VS22,024 · 58rG VVS21,494 · 59rF VS21,397 · 62rF VS11,318 · 61rH VVS21,168 · 62rH VVS11,117 · 61rI VVS11,082 · 54rE VS21,055 · 54rG VVS11,028 · 61rD VS2989 · 60rD VS1906 · 57rE VS1849 · 61rF VVS2834 · 59rE VVS2732 · 57rD VVS2718 · 57rF VVS1503 · 50rE VVS1472 · 59rD VVS1435 · 50rD IF238 · 51rH IF188 · 36rF IF137 · 50rG IF119 · 39rI IF92 · 34rD FL64 · 31rE IF59 · 33rG FL42 · 32r

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

  • Emerald: a rectangular step cut with a hall-of-mirrors look that requires high clarity.
  • Natural: mined diamonds with the certification, provenance and resale profile traditional buyers expect.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

Across 3,228 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 54%, about NZ$10,433.

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?

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.

Where to Buy 2ct Natural Emerald Diamonds | Carat Hunter