A complete 2 carat natural diamond engagement ring costs about $7,060 to $23,400 at Rare Carat for most combinations of stone and setting. The center comes from 17,024 natural diamonds between 1.90 and 2.10 carats, most of them priced $6,460 to $22,000, and the 680 or more designs below take any of them. Our AI price score and a quality score out of 18 appear on every stone. Prices checked October 21, 2026.
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Browse our full catalogue of settings designs to choose the one that suits your style
At two carats the natural center is most of the price. The six settings we priced cost $605 to $1,385 in 14K white gold, while most natural stones between 1.90 and 2.10 carats cost $6,460 to $22,000 and the median is $12,400. Most finished rings therefore come to about $7,060 to $23,400. A lab grown center brings the same designs down to about $1,860 to $3,480. For other designs, the full catalog of 691 settings runs from $480 to $5,195.
Complete 2 carat engagement ring prices by setting, October 21, 2026: the setting price plus the middle half of 1.90 to 2.10 ct center stone prices (25th to 75th percentile, all shapes)
| Setting, 14K white gold | Setting alone | Complete ring, natural 2 carat center | Complete ring, lab grown 2 carat center |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda comfort fit solitaire | $605 | $9,430 to $17,500 | $2,020 to $2,380 |
| Marigold six prong | $690 | $9,510 to $17,600 | $2,100 to $2,460 |
| Vivian solitaire | $935 | $9,760 to $17,800 | $2,350 to $2,710 |
| Hayden curved vine | $1,075 | $9,900 to $17,900 | $2,490 to $2,850 |
| Kennedy pavé | $1,370 | $10,200 to $18,200 | $2,780 to $3,140 |
| Bellora hidden halo | $1,385 | $10,200 to $18,300 | $2,800 to $3,160 |
The 670 or more 2 carat natural diamond engagement ring designs shown here are each built around a two carat natural diamond that you select. That stone comes from the 17,209 in stock today in the 1.90 to 2.10 carat band, and 14,468 of those have 360 HD video. Once the savings now running are applied, that stone starts at $2,495, and the median is $12,406. Most designs are pictured with a 2 carat natural round, a stone that starts at $3,240 and has a median of $13,432. Pictured today with that 2 carat round, the Linda comfort fit solitaire comes to $13,595, the Bellora hidden halo to $14,375 and the Vivian solitaire to $13,925. Each of those is a complete 2 carat engagement ring in 14K white gold with the stone included. We took these numbers from inventory on October 16, 2026 and keep them current.
A 2 carat diamond engagement ring with a natural center is a serious purchase, since a natural stone of this weight runs roughly four to five times the price of a natural one carat at equal grade. Large, clean rough is scarce, which is why the price climbs that steeply. The designs here are pictured with a two carat natural round, and the shape table below shows where an equal budget buys more stone.
Round accounts for 5,908 of the 17,209 stones in the band, with a median of $13,432, and the cushion is the next deepest row at 2,375. The table splits the whole band by shape, so its rows add back up to the headline count. Going by medians, the princess is the least expensive shape at this weight ($9,321) and the marquise the most ($15,839). An oval, pear or marquise spreads its weight along the finger and faces up larger than a round of equal weight, which means more coverage for the weight, although only the pear has a lower median than the round at this size. Clicking a shape takes you to its own natural ring page, where these designs are pictured with a two carat center of that outline.
17,209 natural 2 carat stones (1.90 to 2.10 ct) split by shape, with today's prices, October 16, 2026
| Shape | Starts at | Median | In stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round | $3,240 | $13,432 | 5,908 |
| Princess | $3,725 | $9,321 | 717 |
| Marquise | $4,050 | $15,839 | 642 |
| Emerald | $3,135 | $12,060 | 1,658 |
| Pear | $2,725 | $11,338 | 1,370 |
| Oval | $2,495 | $13,491 | 2,196 |
| Heart | $2,925 | $9,447 | 885 |
| Radiant | $3,845 | $12,416 | 964 |
| Asscher | $3,215 | $9,820 | 494 |
| Cushion | $2,690 | $11,676 | 2,375 |
| All shapes | $2,495 | $12,406 | 17,209 |
On the light side of the mark sit 1,182 stones between 1.90 and 1.99 carats with a median of $10,924, and on the heavy side sit 16,027 between 2.00 and 2.10 carats with a median of $12,507. The gap widens once grade is held fixed on rounds, at G to H color and VS2 to SI1 clarity, where the lighter group has a median of $11,963 against $15,494 for the heavier one. That is $3,531 kept for a stone that measures the same to the eye and sits in the head no differently, which is the oldest trick in natural diamond buying and still works at this size.
Natural stones on each side of 2 carats: all shapes, plus rounds at a held grade (October 16, 2026)
| Band | All shapes in stock | All shapes median | Rounds at held grade, median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.90 to 1.99 ct | 1,182 | $10,924 | $11,963 |
| 2.00 to 2.10 ct | 16,027 | $12,507 | $15,494 |
| 1.90 to 2.10 ct | 17,209 | $12,406 |
Holding clarity at VS2, a natural round of this weight opens at $12,135 in D color, $10,140 in G, $8,585 in H and $6,765 in I. Hold color at G to H instead and VS1 opens at $7,265, VS2 at $8,585 and SI1 at $6,220. Every one of those steps is a real sum at this size, so the usual recommendation for a 2 ct natural ring is G to H color with VS2 to SI1 clarity confirmed on the video. With a yellow or rose gold setting, one grade warmer in color works as well.
Natural 2 carat rounds (1.90 to 2.10 ct), lowest price by color at VS2 clarity (1,073 stones) and by clarity at G to H color (1,923 stones)
| Color | Starts at | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| D | $12,135 | 93 |
| E | $11,770 | 82 |
| F | $11,595 | 116 |
| G | $10,140 | 173 |
| H | $8,585 | 226 |
| I | $6,765 | 176 |
| J | $5,405 | 124 |
| K | $4,375 | 83 |
| All D to K | $4,375 | 1,073 |
| Clarity | Starts at | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| SI2 | $4,625 | 470 |
| SI1 | $6,220 | 364 |
| VS2 | $8,585 | 399 |
| VS1 | $7,265 | 256 |
| VVS2 | $8,090 | 191 |
| VVS1 | $9,600 | 185 |
| IF | $10,180 | 58 |
| FL | n/a | 0 |
| All FL to SI2 | $4,625 | 1,923 |
In the same setting, a two carat G color VS1 round opens at $8,640 natural and $945 lab grown, and across every shape the band medians come to $12,406 against $1,574. There are 151,374 lab grown stones in the band against 17,209 natural. The lab stone gives you identical size for a fraction of the money, while the natural stone is the rarer one, and 14,562 of the 17,209 natural ones carry GIA reports. Our 2 carat lab grown diamond engagement rings page prices these designs the other way around.
Matching grades, both origins: 2 ct rounds between 1.90 and 2.10 ct (October 16, 2026)
| Grade | Lab grown from | Natural from | Natural median |
|---|---|---|---|
| G color, VS1 | $945 | $8,640 | $17,340 |
| H color, SI1 | $885 | $6,220 | $14,192 |
| E color, VVS2 | $1,290 | $16,730 | $23,872 |
| G color, VS2 | $925 | $10,140 | $18,600 |
A 2 carat diamond engagement ring with a natural center wants a shank of at least 2 mm so the proportions hold. The head should carry six prongs or double prongs, because a natural stone of this weight deserves the extra security. The basket needs enough height for a wedding band to sit flush against it, and a cathedral setting carries that height gracefully. A halo around a center this size is optional, and most people leave it off.
Measured across the top, a 2 ct round comes to about 8.1 mm, an oval to 10 x 7.5 mm, an emerald cut to 8.5 x 6.5 mm and a cushion to 7.5 x 7 mm. The elongated outlines therefore read larger at equal weight, and a natural oval or pear of this size on a slim shank is the biggest looking ring you can buy at this price. Everything on this page is pictured with a 2 carat natural round in 14K white gold, and every design is also made in yellow gold, rose gold and platinum with whichever stone you choose set in it. Our gemologists earn no commission on what they recommend; they are available by chat or phone and will go through your 2 carat engagement ring finalists with you on video.
Each design in the ring grid above is priced as a finished ring around a default center, today a natural 2 carat round in 14K white gold, so the figures in the table are ring prices with the diamond included. Across the first designs shown they run from $13,595 for the Linda comfort fit solitaire to $14,375 for the Bellora hidden halo, and that gap is down to the setting, since the stone is identical. The difference between this page and its lab grown twin comes down to the stone instead. Choose any of the 17,209 natural diamonds in the band and the page reprices the 2 carat natural diamond engagement ring around it.
Complete 2 carat natural engagement rings as pictured here in 14K white gold, center included (October 17, 2026)
| Design | Center stone shown | Ring price today |
|---|---|---|
| The Linda comfort fit solitaire | 2 ct natural round | $13,595 |
| The Bellora hidden halo | 2 ct natural round | $14,375 |
| The Vivian solitaire | 2 ct natural round | $13,925 |
| The Hayden curved vine | 2 ct natural round | $14,065 |
| The Marigold six prong tulip | 2 ct natural round | $13,680 |
| The Marie hidden halo | 2 ct natural round | $13,780 |
Rare Carat is a direct retailer, which means it sells you the ring itself and stands as the merchant of record on every order. The center stones for these rings come from an inventory of more than 2 million natural and lab grown diamonds. Free insured shipping is included on every ring we send, and you have 30 days to return it free. If the finger size changes, one resize is free in the first year, and the setting itself is covered by a lifetime manufacturing warranty. Before anything ships, staff at our New York facility put the diamond under a microscope and match its inscription to the grading report. At checkout, installment plans from Klarna, Afterpay, PayPal Pay Later, Katapult and Affirm show their terms before you commit to one. Customers rate Rare Carat 5 out of 5 on both Google and Trustpilot, which on Trustpilot makes it the highest rated jewelry brand in America.
Stone counts and prices in this section cover every natural diamond from 1.90 to 2.10 carats that Rare Carat had in inventory on October 16, 2026. We applied the filters the diamond grids use: D to K color, FL to SI2 clarity, Good cut or better, GIA, IGI or GCAL graded, with or without video. That gives 17,209 natural stones (14,468 with 360 HD video) and, for comparison, 151,374 lab grown. Every price is today's price with savings already taken off, and the regular price is struck through on each stone. A starting price means the cheapest stone in that row regardless of its grade or weight. A ring price means the complete ring as pictured here on October 17, 2026 in 14K white gold with the named center stone, and design counts come from the page itself. The grade ladders and the matching grade table use round stones in the band only, because on rounds the grade rather than the shape sets the price.