2.5 mm Moissanite Melee Wholesale — Calibrated D VVS, ~17 Stones per Carat

Short answer: Caratura sells calibrated 2.5 mm round moissanite melee in 1-carat bags of roughly 17 stones, D colour / VVS clarity, at $28 per bag (about $1.65 per stone) — price listed, no quote needed. Every bag is a single size calibrated to within ±0.1 mm, hand-inspected, and filmed before it ships. Minimum order: one bag.

±0.1 mm in writing · Filmed before dispatch · $20 flat, free over $100, nothing on delivery · 14-day replace or refund · PayPal Buyer Protection · No minimum order

Not sure of the size? Send a photo of the setting on WhatsApp — Leilei replies the same day.

2.5 mm melee specs

Size: 2.5 mm round brilliant, single-size bag — no mixed batches
Tolerance: calibrated to ±0.1 mm of spec, stated in writing
Count: ≈ 17 stones per 1-carat bag (≈ 0.059 ct each)
Grade: D colour / VVS clarity
Price: $28 per 1-ct bag — about $1.65 per stone; the listed price is the price
Minimum: 1 bag; bulk and matched parcels available
Dispatch: most in-stock sizes ship within 24 hours of payment; a few specifications take up to 3 business days
Shipping: flat $20 per order, free over $100 — tracked express courier (FedEx, DHL or UPS). Delivery takes about 7–10 business days after dispatch, worldwide; duties and taxes are on us.

Where 2.5 mm melee is used

Tennis bracelets

A 7-inch bracelet at 2.5 mm is 56–57 stones, about 3.4 ct in total — a step up in presence from 2 mm without the weight of 3 mm. Add 10–15% spares: a 57-stone bracelet is a 63-stone order, or four 1-ct bags.

Eternity bands

About 19 stones for a full eternity in a US 6 or 7, 20 in a US 8. At this size the band reads as a line of distinct stones rather than a pavé surface.

Side stones and accents

A pair of 2.5 mm rounds either side of a 5–6 mm centre is a common three-stone proportion; five-stone anniversary bands are often 2.5 mm.

Setting notes at 2.5 mm

In a line piece every stone sits between two neighbours, so a 0.1 mm difference reads as a step and a proud stone catches on fabric. This is the setting type where a written tolerance earns its money — every Caratura bag is calibrated to ±0.1 mm, sent as one lot, and filmed before dispatch.

Matching a stone into an existing row rather than setting a new piece? See how to size and match a replacement melee stone.

Order 2.5 mm melee

Buy the 2.5 mm 1-ct bag directly → Nearby sizes 2.4 mm (≈ 20 pcs) and 2.6 mm (≈ 16 pcs) and every 0.1 mm step from 0.7–3.0 mm are on the same page — full counts in our melee size chart, weights in the mm to carat chart. Need a matched multi-row parcel or 100+ carats? Message Leilei on WhatsApp with your spec for a same-day reply.

See our full calibration & matching guarantee — any stone outside ±0.1 mm, reported within 14 days, is replaced free or refunded.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2.5 mm moissanite stones are in a carat?

About 17. Caratura packs 2.5 mm round moissanite melee in calibrated 1-carat bags of roughly 17 stones, D colour / VVS clarity, ±0.1 mm.

How many 2.5 mm stones does a tennis bracelet take?

About 56–57 for a 7-inch bracelet (≈ 3.4 ct total), from stones ≈ 165 mm stone run ÷ 2.9 mm. Subtract about 3 stones for 6.5 inches, add 3 for 7.5 inches. Order 10–15% spares.