How much does a 5.00ct+ I VVS2 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 5.00ct+ I VVS2 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost HK$8,165 HKD to HK$72,555 HKD, with a median price of HK$21,593 HKD. There are currently 42 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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5.00ct+ I VVS2 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of September 2026, there are 42 lab grown emerald diamonds with I colour and VVS2 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run HK$8,165 HKD to HK$72,555 HKD, with a median of HK$21,593 HKD. At least 21 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between HK$3,157 HKD and HK$6,776 HKD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about HK$183,201 HKD per carat.

Three of the best scored stones at this specification right now:

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, August 2026: natural diamonds at 2,184 USD per carat and lab-grown at 464 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 4.7 to 1. Emerald lab grown stones in the index: 494 USD per carat, -6.7% month on month. See the full index release

Figures come from live listings across more than 100 retailers and refresh daily. The index is a monthly release.

Last updated: September 2026

Available

Lowest Price

HK$7,466 HKD

Highest Price

HK$193,494 HKD

Average Price

HK$38,330 HKD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Price Spread

67.7%

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$682/ct

10th Percentile

$316

Median

$682

90th Percentile

$1,282

Score Distribution

42 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

8 (19.0%)

Very Good

12 (28.6%)

Good

5 (11.9%)

Average

17 (40.5%)

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