How much does a 0.20 to 0.49ct I VS2 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 0.20 to 0.49ct I VS2 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost $124 AUD to $631 AUD, with a median price of $258 AUD. There are currently 12 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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0.20 to 0.49ct I VS2 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 12 lab grown emerald diamonds with I colour and VS2 clarity in the 0.20 to 0.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $124 AUD to $631 AUD, with a median of $258 AUD. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $1,689 AUD per carat.

Three of the best scored stones at this specification right now:

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, September 2026: natural diamonds at 2,335 USD per carat and lab-grown at 443 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 5.3 to 1. Emerald lab grown stones in the index: 451 USD per carat, -8.3% month on month. See the full index release

Figures come from current listings across more than 100 retailers and refresh daily. The index is a monthly release.

Last updated: October 2026

Available

Lowest Price

$121 AUD

Highest Price

$1,263 AUD

Average Price

$318 AUD

Score Distribution

14 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

1 (7.1%)

Very Good

8 (57.1%)

Good

2 (14.3%)

Average

3 (21.4%)

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