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Where to buy a 2ct lab-grown oval diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 66 of them, across 394,861 current listings.

Updated November 1, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

394,861

Retailers carrying

66

Median confirmed price

NZ$1,432

Grade combinations

31

Certificate mix:IGI 340,386 · GIA 34,606 · GCAL 8,410 · HRD 62

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between NZ$916 and NZ$2,111 (as of November 1, 2026).

Lower 10% NZ$731Median NZ$1,432Upper 10% NZ$3,445

Middle half listed between NZ$916 to NZ$2,111

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 45,686 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

307%

Typical difference

NZ$2,958

Stones compared

28,760

Across 28,760 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 307% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of NZ$2,958. 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. 2Rare Carat21,144 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
  2. 3NZ Jewellers19,901 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
  3. 6Aurelinne17,387 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  4. 8

    The Perfect Carat

    14,920 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11Adiamor13,575 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
  2. 15B2C Jewels12,758 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. 16Moon Ocean11,753 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
  4. 17Brilliance11,688 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  5. 20Cape Diamonds9,368 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. 21RockHer9,164 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to New Zealand
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer

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.

16 of the 25 retailers ship to New Zealand. 9 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

D VVS265,821 · 63rE VVS255,710 · 62rD VVS140,316 · 58rE VS139,622 · 59rD VS136,737 · 58rF VVS224,902 · 57rD IF20,827 · 54rF VS119,812 · 54rE VVS117,790 · 58rD FL17,725 · 44rE VS212,714 · 53rD VS28,140 · 48rG VS16,337 · 49rG VVS25,760 · 43rF VVS15,722 · 51rE IF5,277 · 50rF VS24,070 · 46rG VS21,789 · 47rH VS11,237 · 36rE FL1,211 · 39rG VVS11,102 · 39rF IF642 · 40rH VVS2605 · 29rH VS2491 · 28rF FL127 · 32rG IF107 · 30rH VVS1105 · 24rI VS180 · 22rI VS248 · 23rH FL19 · 18rI VVS213 · 9r

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

  • Oval: an elongated brilliant cut that looks larger face-up than its carat weight.
  • Lab-grown: chemically identical to natural diamonds, typically at least 90% less than a comparable natural cohort from 1 carat up.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

Across 28,760 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 307%, about NZ$2,958.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 31 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.