How much does a 2.00 to 2.99ct I VS1 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 2.00 to 2.99ct I VS1 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost $450 NZD to $2,774 NZD, with a median price of $959 NZD. There are currently 35 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VS1 emerald diamond?

About 12% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 89%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

2.00 to 2.99ct I VS1 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 35 lab grown emerald diamonds with I colour and VS1 clarity in the 2.00 to 2.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $450 NZD to $2,774 NZD, with a median of $959 NZD. At least 36 retailers stock this exact specification, and 12% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 89%. Half of all listings fall between $525 NZD and $1,141 NZD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $15,311 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +16.4% and the number of listings moved +1.8%.

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

$426 NZD

Highest Price

$8,941 NZD

Average Price

$1,455 NZD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

12.5%

Price Spread

89.0%

30-Day Price Trend

+16.4%

30-Day Supply Change

+1.8%

Volatility (30d)

0.06

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$389/ct

10th Percentile

$172

Median

$389

90th Percentile

$1,077

Score Distribution

84 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

20 (23.8%)

Very Good

19 (22.6%)

Good

26 (31.0%)

Average

19 (22.6%)

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