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2.96ct F VVS2 Emerald Lab Grown Diamond

VG • F/VVS2 • IGI LG797640770

Certificate IGI LG797640770

Diamond specifications and retailer prices

From $3,489 USD
As of October 31, 2026
Save $1,441 USD (29%) vs most expensive(unlock to see where)
4 retailers carry this diamond
Most expensive: $4,930 USD at Zales · As of November 2, 2026
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About this 2.96ct lab-grown emerald diamond

This 2.96ct lab-grown emerald sits in the two to three carat band, graded F colour (colourless) and VVS2 clarity (very-very-slightly-included), with a very-good cut grade and certified by IGI LG797640770 or 797640770. Listed at 4 retailers as of October 31, 2026, with prices from $3,489 to $4,930, a $1,441 spread on the same certified stone. Zales lists it at $4,930. Cut grade matters more than carat or clarity for visible brilliance. If you can shift budget toward an Excellent or Ideal cut, do it before chasing higher colour or clarity.

The 4Cs

2.96
Carat
F
Color
VVS2
Clarity
Very Good
Cut

Specifications

CutVery Good
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceNone
OriginLab Grown
Grading LabIGI
CertificateIGI LG797640770
Dimensions9.76 × 6.95 × 4.39 mm
L/W Ratio1.40
Top View
9.76 mm6.95 mm2.96 ctF / VVS2
OriginLab Grown
CutVery Good
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceNone
CertificateIGI LG797640770
Side View
Table 64.0%CrownGirdle: MediumPavilionCulet: NoneDepth 63.2%

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Price History

Last verified: Oct 31
Current: $3,520 USD|Low: $3,489 USD|High: $5,260 USD|Avg: $4,435 USD|-33.1%
Retailer 1
Retailer 2
Retailer 3
Zales
September 28, 2026
Retailer 2$3,489 USD
Retailer 1$3,520 USD
Retailer 3$4,930 USD
Zales$4,930 USD

2 data points across 4 retailers

4 retailers$3,489 USD to $4,930 USD

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Cheapest Retailer
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$3,489 USD
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Retailer 2
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$3,520 USD
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Retailer 3
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$4,930 USD
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Most Expensive
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Zales
528529207 · Nov 2
$4,930 USD
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3 more retailers have this diamond
Prices start from $3,489 USDSave up to $1,441 USD

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2.96ct Emerald
$3,489 USD