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

As of October 2026, 3.00 to 4.99ct I VS1 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost HK$5,053 HKD to HK$32,029 HKD, with a median price of HK$19,773 HKD. 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 108%. 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 October 2026, there are 58 lab grown emerald diamonds with I colour and VS1 clarity in the 3.00 to 4.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run HK$5,053 HKD to HK$32,029 HKD, with a median of HK$19,773 HKD. 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 108%. Half of all listings fall between HK$2,076 HKD and HK$5,623 HKD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about HK$121,786 HKD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +30.3% and the number of listings moved -14.6%.

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$2,683 HKD

Highest Price

HK$79,597 HKD

Average Price

HK$20,095 HKD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

18.1%

Price Spread

107.6%

30-Day Price Trend

+30.3%

30-Day Supply Change

-14.6%

Volatility (30d)

0.10

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$420/ct

10th Percentile

$157

Median

$420

90th Percentile

$1,243

Score Distribution

79 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

8 (10.1%)

Very Good

18 (22.8%)

Good

40 (50.6%)

Average

13 (16.5%)

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