How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct I SI2 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I SI2 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost $1,222 NZD to $3,778 NZD, with a median price of $1,753 NZD. There are currently 60 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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1.00 to 1.49ct I SI2 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of September 2026, there are 60 lab grown emerald diamonds with I colour and SI2 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $1,222 NZD to $3,778 NZD, with a median of $1,753 NZD. At least 14 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between $1,211 NZD and $2,781 NZD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $4,214 NZD 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 lab grown stones in the index: 494 USD per carat, -6.7% 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

$476 NZD

Highest Price

$7,670 NZD

Average Price

$2,171 NZD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Price Spread

97.2%

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$930/ct

10th Percentile

$395

Median

$930

90th Percentile

$2,181

Score Distribution

60 diamonds scored across 3 quality tiers

Very Good

22 (36.7%)

Good

6 (10.0%)

Average

32 (53.3%)

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