How much does a 5.00ct+ I VS2 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of November 2026, 5.00ct+ I VS2 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost €1,813 EUR to €13,995 EUR, with a median price of €4,885 EUR. There are currently 47 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 58% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 42%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

5.00ct+ I VS2 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of November 2026, there are 47 lab grown emerald diamonds with I color and VS2 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run €1,813 EUR to €13,995 EUR, with a median of €4,885 EUR. At least 26 retailers stock this exact specification, and 58% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 42%. Half of all listings fall between €459 EUR and €684 EUR per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about €17,803 EUR per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -20.1% and the number of listings moved +16.8%.

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

€991 EUR

Highest Price

€136,246 EUR

Average Price

€8,276 EUR

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

57.8%

Price Spread

42.0%

30-Day Price Trend

-20.1%

30-Day Supply Change

+16.8%

Volatility (30d)

0.09

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$600/ct

10th Percentile

$349

Median

$600

90th Percentile

$1,106

Score Distribution

76 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

8 (10.5%)

Very Good

32 (42.1%)

Good

19 (25.0%)

Average

17 (22.4%)

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