How much does a 0.20 to 0.49ct I SI1 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 0.20 to 0.49ct I SI1 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost $227 CAD to $507 CAD, with a median price of $270 CAD. There are currently 5 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I SI1 emerald diamond?

About 57% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 83%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

0.20 to 0.49ct I SI1 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 5 lab grown emerald diamonds with I color and SI1 clarity in the 0.20 to 0.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $227 CAD to $507 CAD, with a median of $270 CAD. At least 17 retailers stock this exact specification, and 57% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 83%. Half of all listings fall between $655 CAD and $1,397 CAD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $1,432 CAD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +1.6% and the number of listings moved +1.0%.

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

$183 CAD

Highest Price

$1,076 CAD

Average Price

$335 CAD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

56.5%

Price Spread

82.8%

30-Day Price Trend

+1.6%

30-Day Supply Change

+1.0%

Volatility (30d)

0.01

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$640/ct

10th Percentile

$349

Median

$640

90th Percentile

$1,831

Score Distribution

6 diamonds scored across 2 quality tiers

Very Good

4 (66.7%)

Average

2 (33.3%)

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