How much does a 2.00 to 2.99ct I VS2 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 2.00 to 2.99ct I VS2 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $13,715 AUD to $32,576 AUD, with a median price of $20,225 AUD. There are currently 664 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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2.00 to 2.99ct I VS2 Natural Emerald

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As of September 2026, there are 664 natural emerald diamonds with I colour and VS2 clarity in the 2.00 to 2.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $13,715 AUD to $32,576 AUD, with a median of $20,225 AUD. At least 59 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between $9,102 AUD and $12,841 AUD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $960 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 natural stones in the index: 2,166 USD per carat, -6.6% 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

664

Lowest Price

$7,402 AUD

Highest Price

$63,469 AUD

Average Price

$21,984 AUD