Buy a 2-carat oval diamond – Price & Size

2-carat oval diamonds

A 2-carat oval measures approximately 9.7 × 7.2 mm, covering a large portion of the finger's width. For this size, F to G color grades are recommended because the ends concentrate light, and VS2 clarity is recommended. Lab-grown diamonds are significantly less expensive than comparable natural diamonds.

Stone	Form			Purity		Pol.	Sym.	Fluorine.	Laboratory	Dimensions	L/W	Table	Depth	Delivery Time
	Oval	2,02	E	VVS2	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	12.64 × 6.35 × 3.91	1,99	57 %	61,6 %	7–9 wt.	1.660 €
	Oval	2,03	F	VVS2	–	EX	VG	None	IGI	9.70 × 7.85 × 3.64	1,24	65 %	46,4 %	7–9 wt.	1.800 €
	Oval	2,08	E	VVS2	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	12.84 × 6.30 × 3.98	2,04	63 %	63,2 %	7–9 wt.	1.700 €
	Oval	2,03	E	VS1	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	10.30 × 7.14 × 4.39	1,44	62 %	61,5 %	7–9 wt.	1.930 €
	Oval	2,03	F	VVS2	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	12.30 × 6.41 × 3.88	1,92	62 %	60,5 %	7–9 wt.	1.600 €
	Oval	2,00	E	VVS2	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	12.49 × 6.55 × 3.74	1,91	66 %	57,1 %	7–9 wt.	1.640 €
360°	Oval	2,09	E	VVS2	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	12.61 × 6.51 × 3.96	1,94	58 %	60,8 %	7–9 wt.	1.710 €
360°	Oval	2,78	D	FL	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	11.46 × 7.98 × 4.91	1,44	60 %	61,5 %	4–6 wt.	3.420 €
360°	Oval	2,96	D	FL	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	11.81 × 7.97 × 4.98	1,48	61 %	62,5 %	4–6 wt.	3.640 €
360°	Oval	2,88	D	FL	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	12.76 × 7.57 × 4.64	1,69	56 %	61,3 %	4–6 wt.	3.490 €
360°	Oval	2,94	D	FL	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	11.77 × 8.03 × 5.01	1,47	57 %	62,4 %	4–6 wt.	3.610 €
	Oval	2,05	E	VVS1	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	10.34 × 7.06 × 4.44	1,46	58 %	62,9 %	4–6 wt.	2.050 €
360°	Oval	2,15	E	VVS1	–	VG	EX	None	IGI	10.60 × 7.10 × 4.47	1,49	59 %	63,0 %	4–6 wt.	1.650 €
360°	Oval	2,24	D	VVS1	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	11.64 × 6.99 × 4.30	1,67	56 %	61,5 %	4–6 wt.	1.830 €
360°	Oval	2,81	D	FL	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	11.70 × 8.02 × 4.88	1,46	62 %	60,8 %	4–6 wt.	3.450 €
360°	Oval	2,87	E	VVS1	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	11.87 × 7.93 × 4.87	1,50	61 %	61,4 %	4–6 wt.	2.520 €
360°	Oval	2,87	D	FL	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	11.70 × 7.95 × 4.93	1,47	59 %	62,0 %	4–6 wt.	3.480 €
360°	Oval	2,86	D	FL	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	11.81 × 7.86 × 4.92	1,50	60 %	62,6 %	4–6 wt.	3.470 €
360°	Oval	2,87	E	VVS1	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	11.90 × 8.08 × 4.85	1,47	63 %	60,0 %	4–6 wt.	2.520 €
360°	Oval	2,81	D	FL	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	11.44 × 7.95 × 4.96	1,44	60 %	62,4 %	4–6 wt.	3.410 €
360°	Oval	2,84	D	FL	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	11.66 × 7.93 × 4.96	1,47	58 %	62,5 %	4–6 wt.	3.440 €
360°	Oval	2,84	D	FL	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	11.41 × 7.94 × 5.00	1,44	60 %	63,0 %	4–6 wt.	3.490 €
360°	Oval	2,73	E	IF	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	12.61 × 7.41 × 4.50	1,70	57 %	60,7 %	4–6 wt.	3.200 €
360°	Oval	2,26	D	VVS1	–	EX	EX	None	IGI	11.56 × 7.01 × 4.27	1,65	55 %	60,9 %	4–6 wt.	1.840 €

2.02 ct · Oval

Colour E · VVS2

12.6 × 6.4 mm

1,660 €IGI

2.03 ct · Oval

Colour F · VVS2

9.7 × 7.9 mm

1,800 €IGI

2.08 ct · Oval

Colour E · VVS2

12.8 × 6.3 mm

1,700 €IGI

2.03 ct · Oval

Colour E · VS1

10.3 × 7.1 mm

1,930 €IGI

2.03 ct · Oval

Colour F · VVS2

12.3 × 6.4 mm

1,600 €IGI

2.00 ct · Oval

Colour E · VVS2

12.5 × 6.6 mm

1,640 €IGI

360°

2.09 ct · Oval

Colour E · VVS2

12.6 × 6.5 mm

1,710 €IGI

360°

2.78 ct · Oval

Color D · FL

11.5 × 8.0 mm

3,420 €IGI

360°

2.96 ct · Oval

Color D · FL

11.8 × 8.0 mm

3,640 €IGI

360°

2.88 ct · Oval

Color D · FL

12.8 × 7.6 mm

3,490 €IGI

360°

2.94 ct · Oval

Color D · FL

11.8 × 8.0 mm

3,610 €IGI

2.05 ct · Oval

Colour E · VVS1

10.3 × 7.1 mm

2,050 €IGI

360°

2.15 ct · Oval

Colour E · VVS1

10.6 × 7.1 mm

1,650 €IGI

360°

2.24 ct · Oval

Colour D · VVS1

11.6 × 7.0 mm

1,830 €IGI

360°

2.81 ct · Oval

Color D · FL

11.7 × 8.0 mm

3,450 €IGI

360°

2.87 ct · Oval

Colour E · VVS1

11.9 × 7.9 mm

2,520 €IGI

360°

2.87 ct · Oval

Color D · FL

11.7 × 8.0 mm

3,480 €IGI

360°

2.86 ct · Oval

Color D · FL

11.8 × 7.9 mm

3,470 €IGI

360°

2.87 ct · Oval

Colour E · VVS1

11.9 × 8.1 mm

2,520 €IGI

360°

2.81 ct · Oval

Color D · FL

11.4 × 8.0 mm

3,410 €IGI

360°

2.84 ct · Oval

Color D · FL

11.7 × 7.9 mm

3,440 €IGI

360°

2.84 ct · Oval

Color D · FL

11.4 × 7.9 mm

3,490 €IGI

360°

2.73 ct · Oval

Color E · IF

12.6 × 7.4 mm

3,200 €IGI

360°

2.26 ct · Oval

Colour D · VVS1

11.6 × 7.0 mm

€1,840IGI

All prices include 19% VAT · 14-day right of withdrawal · Stones are sold individually and may be sold out on short notice.

Carat	Approx. size (mm)
0.5 ct	approx. 6.1 × 4.5 mm
1 ct	approx. 7.7 × 5.7 mm
1.5 ct	approx. 8.8 × 6.5 mm
2 ct	approx. 9.7 × 7.2 mm
3 ct	approx. 11.1 × 8.2 mm

Carat

Approx. size (mm)

0.5 ct

approx. 6.1 × 4.5 mm

1 ct

approx. 7.7 × 5.7 mm

1.5 ct

approx. 8.8 × 6.5 mm

2 ct

approx. 9.7 × 7.2 mm

3 ct

approx. 11.1 × 8.2 mm

What to Look for in Oval Diamonds

Proportions, polish, and symmetry rather than cut grade

No lab assigns an overall cut grade for oval diamonds. Instead, focus on the length-to-width ratio as well as the polish and symmetry listed in the certificate—ideally, both should be rated "Excellent" or "Very Good." An oval with a ratio between 1.30 and 1.45 has a classic look. Also, look for the dark cross-zone in the centre, known as the "bow tie," which is barely noticeable when the proportions are good.

Colour and Clarity for the Oblong Shape

Elongated shapes accumulate body colour at both ends, which is why an oval appears a touch warmer than a round stone of the same grade. G to H is a good compromise; for stones of about two carats or more, F or G is recommended. When it comes to clarity, the brilliant cut helps: VS2 and often SI1 are eye-clean if there are no inclusions centreed beneath the table.

Size in millimeters per carat

A 1-carat oval measures approximately 7.7 × 5.7 mm; a 1.5-carat oval measures approximately 8.8 × 6.5 mm; and a 2-carat oval measures approximately 9.7 × 7.2 mm. Because the length increases more than the width, the shape appears slimmer as the weight increases. A narrow ring shank further enhances this effect.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 2-carat oval diamond look like?

At approximately 9.7 mm in length, it has a much more prominent presence than a round stone weighing 2 carats and measuring approximately 8.1 mm in diameter. The elongated shape makes the finger appear longer. On slender fingers, it can take up nearly the entire width.

What color makes sense for a 2-carat oval diamond?

F through G are the more understated choices because elongated shapes draw the body color to both ends, and the larger surface area makes that more noticeable. In yellow or rose gold, H still works well because the setting adds warmth anyway.

Lab-grown diamond or natural diamond?

Lab-grown diamonds and natural diamonds are both composed of pure carbon and share the same crystal structure, hardness, and refractive index. The difference lies in their formation: one forms over millions of years in the Earth’s crust, while the other is created in a matter of weeks in a laboratory. Visually, they are indistinguishable without specialized laboratory equipment. Lab-grown diamonds are significantly less expensive than comparable natural diamonds, which is why you can often get more carats or a higher clarity grade for the same budget. Both types are certified by IGI or GIA; you can look up the report number directly with the lab.