How much does a 3.00 to 4.99ct I VS1 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of November 2026, 3.00 to 4.99ct I VS1 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost €541 EUR to €3,664 EUR, with a median price of €2,265 EUR. There are currently 58 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VS1 emerald diamond?

About 18% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 105%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

3.00 to 4.99ct I VS1 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of November 2026, there are 58 lab grown emerald diamonds with I color and VS1 clarity in the 3.00 to 4.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run €541 EUR to €3,664 EUR, with a median of €2,265 EUR. At least 36 retailers stock this exact specification, and 18% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 105%. Half of all listings fall between €237 EUR and €632 EUR per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about €13,744 EUR per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +26.1% and the number of listings moved -14.8%.

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: November 2026

Available

Lowest Price

€306 EUR

Highest Price

€9,080 EUR

Average Price

€2,305 EUR

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

18.4%

Price Spread

105.1%

30-Day Price Trend

+26.1%

30-Day Supply Change

-14.8%

Volatility (30d)

0.10

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$420/ct

10th Percentile

$157

Median

$420

90th Percentile

$1,239

Score Distribution

78 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

9 (11.5%)

Very Good

16 (20.5%)

Good

40 (51.3%)

Average

13 (16.7%)

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