How much does a 0.20 to 0.49ct I VVS2 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 0.20 to 0.49ct I VVS2 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost $111 AUD to $190 AUD, with a median price of $170 AUD. There are currently 3 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VVS2 emerald diamond?

About 67% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 106%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

0.20 to 0.49ct I VVS2 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 3 lab grown emerald diamonds with I colour and VVS2 clarity in the 0.20 to 0.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $111 AUD to $190 AUD, with a median of $170 AUD. At least 10 retailers stock this exact specification, and 67% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 106%. Half of all listings fall between $373 AUD and $1,124 AUD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $1,795 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

$93 AUD

Highest Price

$1,612 AUD

Average Price

$156 AUD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

66.7%

Price Spread

105.7%

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$499/ct

10th Percentile

$228

Median

$499

90th Percentile

$1,033

Score Distribution

4 diamonds scored across 2 quality tiers

Excellent

3 (75.0%)

Very Good

1 (25.0%)

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