How much does a 5.00ct+ I VVS1 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 5.00ct+ I VVS1 natural emerald diamonds typically cost €46,830 EUR to €179,797 EUR, with a median price of €103,473 EUR. There are currently 70 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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5.00ct+ I VVS1 Natural Emerald

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As of September 2026, there are 70 natural emerald diamonds with I colour and VVS1 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run €46,830 EUR to €179,797 EUR, with a median of €103,473 EUR. At least 12 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between €24,936 EUR and €50,871 EUR per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about €508 EUR 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

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Lowest Price

€32,038 EUR

Highest Price

€436,462 EUR

Average Price

€112,602 EUR