Evaluating the value of a natural diamond: What is the price for a 2 carat diamond?
What is a 2 Carat diamond?
It's a diamond that weighs 0.4 grams and has an average diameter of 8.00 millimeters when it is round in shape.
When considering buying or selling a diamond, it is essential to have a precise understanding of its value. However, within concepts such as size, purity, and symmetry, it is common to feel disoriented and have difficulty assessing its value.
By following our short introduction to diamonds, be sure that they will no longer be a mystery to you!
What gives a diamond its value?
Know that a 2 carat stone can cost as much as 5000€ as well as more than 75 000€.
The term "carat" is frequently mentioned to evaluate the value of a diamond, but it is crucial to understand that it only represents one aspect among others to estimate the value of your gem. The clarity, color and cut are all equally significant elements, or even more so depending on your criteria.
The Carat
Often confused, the term "carat" is frequently misused to describe the size of a diamond, when it actually indicates the mass of the stone. Even though a well-cut diamond usually has a similar size for the same weight in carats, it is important to note that a 2 carat, round diamond will not always precisely measure 8 mm in diameter.
The size of a 2 carat diamond varies depending on its shape. For example, a 2 carat round diamond, cut to ideal proportions, measures about 8.10 mm in diameter. Other diamond shapes may have different dimensions, offering a larger or smaller surface. 2 carat princess cut diamonds measure about 7.00 mm x 7.00 mm, while emerald cut diamonds have dimensions of 8.50 mm x 6.00 mm. Asscher, radiant, cushion, oval, pear-shaped, heart-shaped, marquise and trillion cuts also have specific dimensions for a 2 carat diamond, offering a variety of choices depending on aesthetic preferences.
Size correspondence chart for a 2 Carat diamond
| Diamond Shape | Approximate Surface for a 2 Carat Diamond |
|---|---|
| Round brilliant cut | 8.10×8.10mm |
| Princess cut | 7.00×7.00mm |
| Emerald cut | 8.50×6.00mm |
| Asscher cut | 7.00×7.00mm |
| Radiant cut | 7.50×7.00mm |
| Cushion cut | 8.00×7.00mm |
| Oval diamond | 10.50×7.00mm |
| Pear shaped diamond | 11.0×7.00mm |
| Heart shaped diamond | 8.30×8.30mm |
| Marquise diamond | 13.00×6.50mm |
| Trillion diamond | 9.75×9.75mm |
The cut ("cut" in English)
The size, in terms of cut, refers to the proportions of the lower part of your diamond, often hidden once mounted on a jewel, which is called its pavilion. The dimensions of this part directly influence the way light is reflected, thus playing a crucial role in the brilliance, fire and sparkle of your diamond.
This characteristic is ranked from "poor" to "excellent".
At Celinni, our experts are committed to selecting stones ranked between "very good" and "excellent".
The color ("color" in English)
The color is the shade of the diamond, and corresponds to the hue of the stone. This characteristic is divided into two main categories:
- Colorless to slightly yellow diamonds, which represent the most common shades (classified from D to Z).
- Special color diamonds, also known as "Fancy color diamonds", which encompass diamonds of various shades such as green, yellow, red, blue, purple and pink.
The clarity ("Clarity" in English)
The clarity of a diamond concerns the possible presence of impurities that may diminish its brilliance.
A classification has been established, ranging from the "I3" category (many internal and external impurities visible to the naked eye) to the FL category (without internal and external imperfection).
The so-called "commercial" quality, frequently available in large stores, is located in H-SI (White at the limit of nuanced - Impurities that are "hardly" visible to the naked eye).
Other attributes such as symmetry, fluorescence, polishing quality, certification, and even the shape of your diamond are additional factors to consider, which can influence the final cost of your gem.
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The price of a natural 2 Carat diamond
It is clear that a simple mention of "2 carats" is not enough to accurately estimate the value of a diamond. It is necessary to take into account several characteristics to arrive at a precise evaluation of its price.
The table below illustrates the price ranges for 2 carat diamonds, of round shape and ideal size (criteria of "very good" or "excellent"), all certified. By examining the price variations according to color and clarity, it is easy to see significant differences.
Chart of the price of a 2 carat diamond based on its quality
| IF | VVS1 | VVS2 | VS1 | VS2 | SI1 | SI2 | SI3 | I1 | I2 | I3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | €40,000 | €25,600 | €20,200 | €16,100 | €14,900 | €14,200 | €11,100 | €9,300 | €8,800 | €3,900 | €2,500 |
| E | €29,800 | €23,400 | €17,000 | €14,700 | €13,700 | €12,600 | €10,100 | €8,700 | €8,300 | €3,700 | €1,900 |
| F | €25,200 | €21,400 | €15,500 | €14,300 | €13,300 | €12,200 | €9,500 | €8,600 | €7,900 | €3,400 | €1,700 |
| G | €20,400 | €19,600 | €14,000 | €13,400 | €13,200 | €11,500 | €9,000 | €7,400 | €7,100 | €3,000 | €1,700 |
| H | €16,800 | €14,700 | €13,700 | €13,300 | €13,100 | €11,400 | €8,600 | €7,200 | €7,100 | €3,000 | €1,700 |
| I | €13,200 | €12,500 | €12,400 | €11,600 | €11,100 | €9,600 | €7,900 | €6,600 | €6,500 | €3,000 | €1,600 |
| J | €10,600 | €10,100 | €10,000 | €9,500 | €9,200 | €8,000 | €6,900 | €6,000 | €5,900 | €2,800 | €1,500 |
| K | €8,900 | €8,200 | €8,100 | €7,600 | €6,600 | €5,900 | €5,800 | €5,200 | €4,500 | €1,700 | €1,500 |
| L | €7,800 | €6,700 | €6,200 | €5,900 | €5,600 | €5,200 | €5,000 | €4,300 | €3,500 | €1,700 | €1,500 |
| M | €6,200 | €5,900 | €5,300 | €5,200 | €4,800 | €4,700 | €4,600 | €3,800 | €2,900 | €1,700 | €1,500 |
| N | €5,400 | €5,100 | €4,900 | €4,800 | €4,600 | €3,800 | €3,400 | €2,800 | €2,600 | €1,600 | €1,300 |
The price of the diamond is not the price of the final piece of jewelry!
Don't forget that the estimation of a diamond's price is limited to the stone itself and not the final piece of jewelry. It is essential to add to this the cost of the setting (we recommend 18 carat gold or platinum - To learn more, read Link: "PRECIOUS METALS FOR YOUR JEWELRY"*), labor costs, the seller's margin, and even the brand's reputation, depending on the structures!
These various elements can significantly influence the final amount of your bill.
By going through the Celinni showrooms for your purchases, you benefit from direct manufacturer production, custom-made jewelry, support from our experts, and controlled prices (up to -70% on market prices!).
The price of stones with different carats
