How much does a 3.00 to 4.99ct G VVS1 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 3.00 to 4.99ct G VVS1 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost $990 NZD to $12,425 NZD, with a median price of $7,501 NZD. There are currently 70 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a G VVS1 emerald diamond?

About 39% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 108%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

3.00 to 4.99ct G VVS1 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 70 lab grown emerald diamonds with G colour and VVS1 clarity in the 3.00 to 4.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $990 NZD to $12,425 NZD, with a median of $7,501 NZD. At least 48 retailers stock this exact specification, and 39% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 108%. Half of all listings fall between $537 NZD and $1,590 NZD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $39,903 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +17.0% and the number of listings moved +3.8%.

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

$685 NZD

Highest Price

$18,740 NZD

Average Price

$6,695 NZD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

38.8%

Price Spread

108.1%

30-Day Price Trend

+17.0%

30-Day Supply Change

+3.8%

Volatility (30d)

0.08

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$547/ct

10th Percentile

$199

Median

$547

90th Percentile

$1,361

Score Distribution

246 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

51 (20.7%)

Very Good

22 (8.9%)

Good

27 (11.0%)

Average

146 (59.3%)

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