How much does a 0.20 to 0.49ct G I1 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 0.20 to 0.49ct G I1 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $362 CAD to $802 CAD, with a median price of $501 CAD. There are currently 6 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a G I1 emerald diamond?

About 39% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 76%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

0.20 to 0.49ct G I1 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 6 natural emerald diamonds with G color and I1 clarity in the 0.20 to 0.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $362 CAD to $802 CAD, with a median of $501 CAD. At least 17 retailers stock this exact specification, and 39% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 76%. Half of all listings fall between $874 CAD and $1,833 CAD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -8.4% and the number of listings moved +48.9%.

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 natural stones in the index: 2,278 USD per carat, +6.2% 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

$196 CAD

Highest Price

$1,805 CAD

Average Price

$535 CAD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

38.8%

Price Spread

76.4%

30-Day Price Trend

-8.4%

30-Day Supply Change

+48.9%

Volatility (30d)

0.03

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$897/ct

10th Percentile

$478

Median

$897

90th Percentile

$1,965

Score Distribution

16 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

1 (6.3%)

Very Good

4 (25.0%)

Good

4 (25.0%)

Average

7 (43.8%)

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