Emerald|Lab Grown|IGI

1.28ct E VVS2 Emerald Lab Grown Diamond

GD • E/VVS2

Diamond specifications and retailer prices

From $861 NZD
$485 USD
As of October 30, 2026
Save $2,649 NZD (75%) vs most expensive(unlock to see where)
3 retailers carry this diamond
Most expensive: $3,510 NZD at The Diamond Guys · As of October 30, 2026
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About this 1.28ct lab-grown emerald diamond

This 1.28ct lab-grown emerald sits in the one-and-a-quarter to one-and-a-half carat band, graded E colour (colourless) and VVS2 clarity (very-very-slightly-included), with a standard cut grade and certified by IGI. Listed at 3 retailers as of October 30, 2026, with prices from $861 to $3,510, a $2,649 spread on the same certified stone. The Diamond Guys lists it at $3,510. Cut grade matters more than carat or clarity for visible brilliance. If you can shift budget toward an Excellent or Ideal cut, do it before chasing higher colour or clarity.

The 4Cs

1.28
Carat
E
Colour
VVS2
Clarity
Good
Cut

Specifications

CutGood
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceNone
OriginLab Grown
Grading LabIGI
Dimensions7.63 × 5.02 × 3.37 mm
L/W Ratio1.52
Top View
7.63 mm5.02 mm1.28 ctE / VVS2
OriginLab Grown
CutGood
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceNone
CertificateIGI
Side View
Table 64.0%CrownGirdle: MediumPavilionCulet: NoneDepth 67.1%

Caratlytics Score

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B+
Very Good
Strong quality and value balance
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Price History

Last verified: Oct 30
Current: $861 NZD|Low: $861 NZD|High: $3,573 NZD|Avg: $2,446 NZD
Retailer 1
Retailer 2
Retailer 3
The Diamond Guys
October 7, 2026
Retailer 1$861 NZD
Retailer 3$1,328 NZD
Retailer 2$2,654 NZD
The Diamond Guys$3,510 NZD

8 data points across 4 retailers

3 retailers$861 NZD to $3,510 NZD

B+
Cheapest Retailer
-
$861 NZD
$485 USD
C
Retailer 2
-
$2,654 NZD
CA$2,078 CAD
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Most Expensive
C
The Diamond Guys
1925653453 · Oct 30
$3,510 NZD
$1,978 USD
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2 more retailers have this diamond
Prices start from $861 NZDSave up to $2,649 NZD

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B+
1.28ct Emerald
$861 NZD