How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct I SI2 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I SI2 natural emerald diamonds typically cost HK$9,408 HKD to HK$32,624 HKD, with a median price of HK$17,224 HKD. There are currently 107 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I SI2 emerald diamond?

About 31% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 59%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct I SI2 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 107 natural emerald diamonds with I colour and SI2 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run HK$9,408 HKD to HK$32,624 HKD, with a median of HK$17,224 HKD. At least 49 retailers stock this exact specification, and 31% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 59%. Half of all listings fall between HK$11,252 HKD and HK$19,569 HKD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about HK$7,508 HKD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -2.9% and the number of listings moved +8.9%.

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

107

Lowest Price

HK$5,092 HKD

Highest Price

HK$58,180 HKD

Average Price

HK$19,296 HKD