How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct I SI1 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I SI1 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost $672 CAD to $1,499 CAD, with a median price of $700 CAD. There are currently 72 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 38% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 110%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct I SI1 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 72 lab grown emerald diamonds with I color and SI1 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $672 CAD to $1,499 CAD, with a median of $700 CAD. At least 29 retailers stock this exact specification, and 38% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 110%. Half of all listings fall between $896 CAD and $2,576 CAD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $3,665 CAD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +1.3% and the number of listings moved -0.2%.

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

$185 CAD

Highest Price

$7,377 CAD

Average Price

$1,123 CAD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

38.4%

Price Spread

110.3%

30-Day Price Trend

+1.3%

30-Day Supply Change

-0.2%

Volatility (30d)

0.00

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,088/ct

10th Percentile

$471

Median

$1,088

90th Percentile

$2,485

Score Distribution

83 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

50 (60.2%)

Very Good

18 (21.7%)

Good

6 (7.2%)

Average

9 (10.8%)

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