How much does a 2.00 to 2.99ct I VS2 natural oval diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 2.00 to 2.99ct I VS2 natural oval diamonds typically cost $10,862 USD to $28,545 USD, with a median price of $16,772 USD. There are currently 231 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VS2 oval diamond?

About 31% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 33%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

2.00 to 2.99ct I VS2 Natural Oval

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 231 natural oval diamonds with I color and VS2 clarity in the 2.00 to 2.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $10,862 USD to $28,545 USD, with a median of $16,772 USD. At least 63 retailers stock this exact specification, and 31% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 33%. Half of all listings fall between $7,051 USD and $9,793 USD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $436 USD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -0.7% and the number of listings moved +6.7%.

Three of the best scored stones at this specification right now:

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, September 2026: natural diamonds at 2,335 USD per carat and lab-grown at 443 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 5.3 to 1. Oval natural stones in the index: 2,655 USD per carat, +10.2% month on month. See the full index release

Figures come from current listings across more than 100 retailers and refresh daily. The index is a monthly release.

Last updated: October 2026

Available

231

Lowest Price

$6,463 USD

Highest Price

$50,470 USD

Average Price

$18,884 USD