How much does a 0.20 to 0.49ct I VS1 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 0.20 to 0.49ct I VS1 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost HK$738 HKD to HK$2,109 HKD, with a median price of HK$1,248 HKD. There are currently 14 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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0.20 to 0.49ct I VS1 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 14 lab grown emerald diamonds with I colour and VS1 clarity in the 0.20 to 0.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run HK$738 HKD to HK$2,109 HKD, with a median of HK$1,248 HKD. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about HK$9,279 HKD per carat.

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: October 2026

Available

Lowest Price

HK$722 HKD

Highest Price

HK$9,447 HKD

Average Price

HK$1,476 HKD

Score Distribution

18 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

9 (50.0%)

Very Good

5 (27.8%)

Good

3 (16.7%)

Average

1 (5.6%)

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