How much does a 3.00 to 4.99ct I VS2 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 3.00 to 4.99ct I VS2 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost $767 CAD to $4,664 CAD, with a median price of $2,746 CAD. There are currently 27 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VS2 emerald diamond?

About 13% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 119%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

3.00 to 4.99ct I VS2 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 27 lab grown emerald diamonds with I color and VS2 clarity in the 3.00 to 4.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $767 CAD to $4,664 CAD, with a median of $2,746 CAD. At least 33 retailers stock this exact specification, and 13% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 119%. Half of all listings fall between $460 CAD and $1,442 CAD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $20,421 CAD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +31.4% and the number of listings moved -14.4%.

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

$508 CAD

Highest Price

$13,744 CAD

Average Price

$2,729 CAD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

13.4%

Price Spread

118.8%

30-Day Price Trend

+31.4%

30-Day Supply Change

-14.4%

Volatility (30d)

0.10

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$591/ct

10th Percentile

$221

Median

$591

90th Percentile

$2,111

Score Distribution

39 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

5 (12.8%)

Very Good

9 (23.1%)

Good

13 (33.3%)

Average

12 (30.8%)

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