How much does a 5.00ct+ I VS2 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 5.00ct+ I VS2 natural emerald diamonds typically cost HK$423,282 HKD to HK$1,726,104 HKD, with a median price of HK$807,797 HKD. There are currently 41 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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5.00ct+ I VS2 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 41 natural emerald diamonds with I colour and VS2 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run HK$423,282 HKD to HK$1,726,104 HKD, with a median of HK$807,797 HKD. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about HK$3,153 HKD per carat.

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

Lowest Price

HK$340,386 HKD

Highest Price

HK$8,185,842 HKD

Average Price

HK$1,053,015 HKD

Score Distribution

93 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

27 (29.0%)

Very Good

19 (20.4%)

Good

13 (14.0%)

Average

34 (36.6%)

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