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Where to buy a 2ct natural round diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 74 of them, across 78,367 current listings.

Updated October 28, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

78,367

Retailers carrying

74

Median confirmed price

$13,374

Grade combinations

34

Certificate mix:GIA 60,325 · IGI 9,845 · HRD 2,609

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between $9,117 and $19,732 (as of October 28, 2026).

Lower 10% $6,547Median $13,374Upper 10% $27,747

Middle half listed between $9,117 to $19,732

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 19,554 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Typical spread

53%

Typical difference

$5,926

Stones compared

13,419

Across 13,419 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 53% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of $5,926. 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. 1NZ Jewellers5,597 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
  2. 3Aurelinne3,802 in stock
    United States·Founded 2021·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Aurelinne
  3. 4Yorxs3,779 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
  4. 6Rare Carat3,630 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
  5. 8

    The Perfect Carat

    2,929 in stock
    US
    Terms not yet verified
  6. 10Moon Ocean2,277 in stock
    United Kingdom·Founded 2022·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Moon Ocean
Show 15 more retailers
  1. 11Allurez2,275 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  2. 12B2C Jewels2,108 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
  3. 13Brilliance1,968 in stock
    United States·Founded 2002·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Brilliance
  4. 15Blue Nile1,846 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Blue Nile
  5. 17RockHer1,697 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to United States
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  6. 19Cape Diamonds1,559 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

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.

20 of the 25 retailers ship to United States. 5 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

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

H VS26,877 · 67rI VS25,377 · 62rG VS25,220 · 67rH VS14,957 · 65rI VS14,446 · 61rG VS14,276 · 69rI VVS23,683 · 59rH VVS23,340 · 62rF VS13,338 · 69rE VS13,183 · 69rF VS23,137 · 64rD VS22,840 · 65rG VVS22,821 · 64rD VS12,524 · 68rG VVS12,417 · 63rH VVS12,327 · 62rE VS22,305 · 65rI VVS12,120 · 57rF VVS21,925 · 66rD VVS21,659 · 64rF VVS11,516 · 65rE VVS21,446 · 66rD VVS11,248 · 61rE VVS11,183 · 61rH IF816 · 57rI IF725 · 50rD IF597 · 61rG IF562 · 59rE IF561 · 56rF IF545 · 56rD FL212 · 42rF FL64 · 29rH FL61 · 26rE FL47 · 26r

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

  • Round: the most common cut, with the highest light return per carat.
  • Natural: mined diamonds with the certification, provenance and resale profile traditional buyers expect.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

Across 13,419 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 53%, about $5,926.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 34 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.