How much does a 0.50 to 0.74ct I VS2 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 0.50 to 0.74ct I VS2 natural emerald diamonds typically cost HK$3,420 HKD to HK$8,860 HKD, with a median price of HK$5,365 HKD. There are currently 987 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 30% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 40%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

0.50 to 0.74ct I VS2 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 987 natural emerald diamonds with I colour and VS2 clarity in the 0.50 to 0.74ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run HK$3,420 HKD to HK$8,860 HKD, with a median of HK$5,365 HKD. At least 63 retailers stock this exact specification, and 30% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 40%. Half of all listings fall between HK$8,541 HKD and HK$12,663 HKD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about HK$5,652 HKD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +0.7% and the number of listings moved +8.7%.

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 natural stones in the index: 2,278 USD per carat, +6.2% 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

987

Lowest Price

HK$2,362 HKD

Highest Price

HK$19,953 HKD

Average Price

HK$5,841 HKD