How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct J VS1 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct J VS1 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost HK$3,392 HKD to HK$43,785 HKD, with a median price of HK$7,963 HKD. There are currently 27 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 27% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 104%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct J VS1 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 27 lab grown emerald diamonds with J colour and VS1 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run HK$3,392 HKD to HK$43,785 HKD, with a median of HK$7,963 HKD. At least 21 retailers stock this exact specification, and 27% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 104%. Half of all listings fall between HK$7,846 HKD and HK$17,808 HKD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about HK$19,265 HKD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -4.3% and the number of listings moved -7.0%.

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$949 HKD

Highest Price

HK$47,172 HKD

Average Price

HK$17,269 HKD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

26.6%

Price Spread

103.9%

30-Day Price Trend

-4.3%

30-Day Supply Change

-7.0%

Volatility (30d)

0.00

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,222/ct

10th Percentile

$591

Median

$1,222

90th Percentile

$4,154

Score Distribution

60 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

16 (26.7%)

Very Good

14 (23.3%)

Good

1 (1.7%)

Average

29 (48.3%)

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