How much does a 0.50 to 0.74ct I VS2 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 0.50 to 0.74ct I VS2 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $611 CAD to $1,587 CAD, with a median price of $961 CAD. There are currently 982 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 30% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 40%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

0.50 to 0.74ct I VS2 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 982 natural emerald diamonds with I color and VS2 clarity in the 0.50 to 0.74ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $611 CAD to $1,587 CAD, with a median of $961 CAD. At least 63 retailers stock this exact specification, and 30% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 40%. Half of all listings fall between $1,529 CAD and $2,267 CAD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $1,012 CAD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +0.7% and the number of listings moved +8.7%.

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

982

Lowest Price

$423 CAD

Highest Price

$3,572 CAD

Average Price

$1,045 CAD