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Where to buy a 2ct lab-grown princess diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 63 of them, across 166,092 current listings.

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

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

166,092

Retailers carrying

63

Median confirmed price

$498

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:IGI 146,907 · GIA 8,945 · GCAL 3,381 · HRD 1

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $354 and $950 (as of November 1, 2026).

Lower 10% $311Median $498Upper 10% $2,334

Middle half listed between $354 to $950

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 13,320 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

399%

Typical difference

$1,670

Stones compared

11,242

Across 11,242 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 399% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $1,670. 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. 1Rare Carat9,898 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  2. 4NZ Jewellers7,800 in stock
    New Zealand·Founded 2006·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit NZ Jewellers
  3. 5

    The Perfect Carat

    7,497 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  4. 7Aurelinne6,422 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  5. 8Brilliance6,331 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  6. 9Adiamor6,102 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Adiamor
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 12B2C Jewels5,537 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels
  2. 16Moon Ocean4,784 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
  3. 19Cape Diamonds4,415 in stock
    South Africa·Founded 2005·7-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, June 15, 2026
    Visit Cape Diamonds
  4. 20RockHer4,245 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  5. 24Yorxs3,382 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs

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 United States. 7 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

E VVS235,562 · 56rE VS124,758 · 55rD VVS217,291 · 55rF VVS216,705 · 50rF VS115,232 · 49rD VS112,221 · 54rE VVS16,437 · 50rD VVS15,395 · 51rE VS25,024 · 45rG VS14,702 · 49rG VVS24,488 · 47rD IF3,522 · 48rD FL2,886 · 39rF VS22,279 · 42rF VVS11,945 · 45rD VS21,923 · 42rG VS21,092 · 42rE IF1,070 · 40rH VS11,007 · 42rH VVS2729 · 40rG VVS1572 · 41rH VS2533 · 34rH VVS1175 · 31rE FL150 · 31rF IF97 · 30rG IF84 · 29rI VS147 · 17rI VS246 · 19rI VVS245 · 15rI VVS137 · 25rF FL26 · 24rH IF12 · 11r

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

  • Princess: a square brilliant cut, second only to round in popularity.
  • 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 11,242 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 399%, about $1,670.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 32 color 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.