How much does a 3.00 to 4.99ct I VS2 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 3.00 to 4.99ct I VS2 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost ₹52,208 INR to ₹3,17,468 INR, with a median price of ₹1,86,932 INR. There are currently 25 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 13% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 119%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

3.00 to 4.99ct I VS2 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 25 lab grown emerald diamonds with I colour and VS2 clarity in the 3.00 to 4.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run ₹52,208 INR to ₹3,17,468 INR, with a median of ₹1,86,932 INR. At least 33 retailers stock this exact specification, and 13% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 119%. Half of all listings fall between ₹31,330 INR and ₹98,159 INR per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about ₹13,90,031 INR per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +31.4% and the number of listings moved -14.4%.

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 lab grown stones in the index: 451 USD per carat, -8.3% 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

₹34,583 INR

Highest Price

₹9,35,551 INR

Average Price

₹1,85,782 INR

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

13.4%

Price Spread

118.8%

30-Day Price Trend

+31.4%

30-Day Supply Change

-14.4%

Volatility (30d)

0.10

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$591/ct

10th Percentile

$221

Median

$591

90th Percentile

$2,111

Score Distribution

32 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

5 (15.6%)

Very Good

9 (28.1%)

Good

12 (37.5%)

Average

6 (18.8%)

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