How much does a 5.00ct+ I VVS1 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 5.00ct+ I VVS1 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost $36,959 AUD to $110,513 AUD, with a median price of $44,768 AUD. There are currently 3 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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5.00ct+ I VVS1 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of September 2026, there are 3 lab grown emerald diamonds with I colour and VVS1 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $36,959 AUD to $110,513 AUD, with a median of $44,768 AUD. At least 17 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between $504 AUD and $1,318 AUD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $38,205 AUD per carat.

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

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, August 2026: natural diamonds at 2,184 USD per carat and lab-grown at 464 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 4.7 to 1. Emerald lab grown stones in the index: 494 USD per carat, -6.7% month on month. See the full index release

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

Last updated: September 2026

Available

Lowest Price

$35,007 AUD

Highest Price

$126,950 AUD

Average Price

$68,908 AUD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Price Spread

113.2%

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$516/ct

10th Percentile

$277

Median

$516

90th Percentile

$1,682

Score Distribution

3 diamonds scored across 2 quality tiers

Good

1 (33.3%)

Average

2 (66.7%)

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