How much does a 3.00 to 4.99ct I VVS2 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 3.00 to 4.99ct I VVS2 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost $1,334 NZD to $8,991 NZD, with a median price of $3,113 NZD. There are currently 15 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VVS2 emerald diamond?

About 13% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 60%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

3.00 to 4.99ct I VVS2 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 15 lab grown emerald diamonds with I colour and VVS2 clarity in the 3.00 to 4.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $1,334 NZD to $8,991 NZD, with a median of $3,113 NZD. At least 35 retailers stock this exact specification, and 13% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 60%. Half of all listings fall between $576 NZD and $1,196 NZD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $27,143 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +90.6% and the number of listings moved -44.3%.

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 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

$788 NZD

Highest Price

$11,746 NZD

Average Price

$4,057 NZD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

13.4%

Price Spread

59.6%

30-Day Price Trend

+90.6%

30-Day Supply Change

-44.3%

Volatility (30d)

0.27

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$586/ct

10th Percentile

$173

Median

$586

90th Percentile

$1,123

Score Distribution

25 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

6 (24.0%)

Very Good

4 (16.0%)

Good

9 (36.0%)

Average

6 (24.0%)

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