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2.81ct J VS1 Round Lab Grown Diamond

EX • J/VS1 • IGI LG485163257

Shape and cutting style on the report: Round brilliant

Certificate IGI LG485163257

Diamond specifications and retailer prices

From £1,211 GBP
As of November 5, 2026
Save £6,723 GBP (85%) vs most expensive(unlock to see where)
12 retailers carry this diamond
Most expensive: £7,934 GBP 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 LG485163257 or 485163257. Listed at 12 retailers as of November 3, 2026, with prices from £1,211 to £7,934, a £6,723 spread on the same certified stone. Cape Diamonds lists it at £7,934. 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 angle33.6°
Pavilion angle40.2°
OriginLab Grown
Grading LabIGI
CertificateIGI LG485163257
Dimensions9.09 × 9.13 × 5.41 mm
L/W Ratio1.00
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
9.09 mm9.13 mm2.81 ctJ / VS1
OriginLab Grown
CutExcellent
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceNone
CertificateIGI LG485163257
Side View
Table 61.5%Crown 33.6°Girdle: MED-STKPavilion 40.2°Culet: NoneDepth 59.3%

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Price History

Last verified: Nov 5
Current: £7,934 GBP|Low: £1,211 GBP|High: £10,972 GBP|Avg: £4,634 GBP|-4.1%
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November 3, 2026
Retailer 7£1,211 GBP
Retailer 9£2,644 GBP
Retailer 12£2,876 GBP
Retailer 14£2,960 GBP
Retailer 10£3,066 GBP
Retailer 3£3,180 GBP
Retailer 4£3,554 GBP
Retailer 13£3,832 GBP
Retailer 8£4,146 GBP
Retailer 11£4,754 GBP
Retailer 2£6,567 GBP
Retailer 6£6,926 GBP
Cape Diamonds£7,934 GBP
Retailer 5£10,972 GBP

20 data points across 14 retailers

12 retailers£1,211 GBP to £7,934 GBP

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Cheapest Retailer
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£1,211 GBP
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Retailer 2
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£2,644 GBP
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Retailer 3
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£2,876 GBP
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B+
Retailer 4
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£2,960 GBP
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Final sale: no returns
Retailer 5
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£3,066 GBP
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Price last confirmed 25 days ago
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Retailer 6
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£3,066 GBP
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Retailer 7
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£3,180 GBP
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B+
Retailer 8
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£3,832 GBP
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Retailer 9
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£4,146 GBP
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Retailer 10
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£4,754 GBP
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Retailer 11
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£6,567 GBP
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Most Expensive
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Cape Diamonds
cert_485163257 · Nov 3
£7,934 GBP
ZAR 172,505 ZAR
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11 more retailers have this diamond
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2.81ct Round
£1,211 GBP