How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct G I1 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct G I1 natural emerald diamonds typically cost ₹98,455 INR to ₹2,66,500 INR, with a median price of ₹1,69,082 INR. There are currently 75 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a G I1 emerald diamond?

About 63% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 43%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct G I1 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of September 2026, there are 75 natural emerald diamonds with G colour and I1 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run ₹98,455 INR to ₹2,66,500 INR, with a median of ₹1,69,082 INR. At least 20 retailers stock this exact specification, and 63% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 43%. Half of all listings fall between ₹1,31,146 INR and ₹2,01,516 INR per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about ₹1,73,815 INR per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -3.7% and the number of listings moved +6.3%.

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

Lowest Price

₹70,012 INR

Highest Price

₹3,86,335 INR

Average Price

₹1,69,900 INR

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

62.8%

Price Spread

42.7%

30-Day Price Trend

-3.7%

30-Day Supply Change

+6.3%

Volatility (30d)

0.02

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,716/ct

10th Percentile

$1,125

Median

$1,716

90th Percentile

$2,659

Score Distribution

75 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

8 (10.7%)

Very Good

28 (37.3%)

Good

15 (20.0%)

Average

24 (32.0%)

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