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

As of November 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I I1 natural emerald diamonds typically cost ₹89,626 INR to ₹3,01,700 INR, with a median price of ₹1,41,760 INR. There are currently 21 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 44% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 65%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct I I1 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of November 2026, there are 21 natural emerald diamonds with I colour and I1 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run ₹89,626 INR to ₹3,01,700 INR, with a median of ₹1,41,760 INR. At least 22 retailers stock this exact specification, and 44% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 65%. Half of all listings fall between ₹1,04,821 INR and ₹1,88,009 INR per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about ₹43,625 INR per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -6.5% and the number of listings moved +5.3%.

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: November 2026

Available

Lowest Price

₹73,199 INR

Highest Price

₹4,50,561 INR

Average Price

₹1,70,889 INR

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

44.4%

Price Spread

64.9%

30-Day Price Trend

-6.5%

30-Day Supply Change

+5.3%

Volatility (30d)

0.02

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,349/ct

10th Percentile

$959

Median

$1,349

90th Percentile

$2,909

Score Distribution

49 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

6 (12.2%)

Very Good

13 (26.5%)

Good

5 (10.2%)

Average

25 (51.0%)

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