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

As of September 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I SI1 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $2,051 CAD to $5,900 CAD, with a median price of $2,993 CAD. There are currently 776 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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1.00 to 1.49ct I SI1 Natural Emerald

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As of September 2026, there are 776 natural emerald diamonds with I color and SI1 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $2,051 CAD to $5,900 CAD, with a median of $2,993 CAD. At least 57 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between $2,548 CAD and $3,720 CAD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $893 CAD per carat.

Three of the best scored stones at this specification right now:

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, August 2026: natural diamonds at 2,184 USD per carat and lab-grown at 464 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 4.7 to 1. Emerald natural stones in the index: 2,166 USD per carat, -6.6% month on month. See the full index release

Figures come from live listings across more than 100 retailers and refresh daily. The index is a monthly release.

Last updated: September 2026

Available

776

Lowest Price

$1,314 CAD

Highest Price

$13,545 CAD

Average Price

$3,467 CAD