How much does a 5.00ct+ I VVS2 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 5.00ct+ I VVS2 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $87,898 AUD to $339,558 AUD, with a median price of $178,392 AUD. There are currently 80 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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5.00ct+ I VVS2 Natural Emerald

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As of September 2026, there are 80 natural emerald diamonds with I colour and VVS2 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $87,898 AUD to $339,558 AUD, with a median of $178,392 AUD. At least 14 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between $31,278 AUD and $38,418 AUD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $777 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

Lowest Price

$49,710 AUD

Highest Price

$1,191,349 AUD

Average Price

$215,936 AUD