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

As of September 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I SI2 natural emerald diamonds typically cost HK$9,059 HKD to HK$31,354 HKD, with a median price of HK$16,585 HKD. There are currently 425 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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1.00 to 1.49ct I SI2 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of September 2026, there are 425 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$9,059 HKD to HK$31,354 HKD, with a median of HK$16,585 HKD. At least 46 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between HK$12,094 HKD and HK$19,632 HKD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about HK$7,152 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 natural stones in the index: 2,166 USD per carat, -6.6% 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

425

Lowest Price

HK$5,438 HKD

Highest Price

HK$56,370 HKD

Average Price

HK$18,595 HKD