2 Carat Moissanite Rings: Prices and Shapes
A 2 carat moissanite ring in solid gold costs between $1,100 and $1,500 here. The same weight in a lab grown diamond runs around $2,500, and in a mined diamond around $12,000.
Our 2 carat moissanite rings
2 CT Lady's Slipper Ring, Oval Cut — $1,100
2 CT Stargaze Ring, Oval Cut — $1,275
2 Carat Asscher Cut Moissanite Ring — $1,450
2 CT Threaded Ring, Round Cut — $1,450
How big a 2 carat moissanite looks
About 8.2mm across in a round. Moissanite is slightly less dense than diamond, so a stone sold as 2 carats often measures a touch larger face-up than a 2 carat diamond — which is why many sellers quote moissanite by millimetre size rather than weight.
Elongated shapes read largest: an oval at this weight spans roughly 9.3 × 7mm, an emerald cut about 8.5 × 6mm.
Two carats is where the price gap opens
At 1 carat, moissanite and lab grown diamond cost nearly the same, so the choice is aesthetic. At 2 carats moissanite costs roughly half. At 3 and above the gap widens further.
The trade-off is fire: moissanite disperses light far more strongly than diamond, which at 2 carats is visible in sunlight. Some people want exactly that. Others find it reads as not-a-diamond. Look at video rather than stills.
Full comparison in lab grown diamonds vs moissanite.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 2 carat moissanite ring?
In solid gold, $1,100 to $1,500 for a complete ring in our range.
Does a 2 carat moissanite look fake?
At this size its extra fire is noticeable in bright light. Under artificial light most people cannot tell.
Is moissanite worth it at 2 carats?
If size matters more than the stone being a diamond, yes: it costs roughly half a lab grown diamond of the same weight.
What shape looks biggest at 2 carats?
Marquise, then pear and oval, because more of the weight sits in the face.
Browse moissanite engagement rings, or see 5 carat and 7 carat options.
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