How much does a 5.00ct+ I VS1 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 5.00ct+ I VS1 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost $2,157 NZD to $19,543 NZD, with a median price of $5,972 NZD. There are currently 49 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 51% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 103%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

5.00ct+ I VS1 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 49 lab grown emerald diamonds with I colour and VS1 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $2,157 NZD to $19,543 NZD, with a median of $5,972 NZD. At least 35 retailers stock this exact specification, and 51% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 103%. Half of all listings fall between $426 NZD and $1,073 NZD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $37,420 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -18.4% and the number of listings moved +23.3%.

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

$1,479 NZD

Highest Price

$71,166 NZD

Average Price

$9,398 NZD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

51.2%

Price Spread

102.7%

30-Day Price Trend

-18.4%

30-Day Supply Change

+23.3%

Volatility (30d)

0.09

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$354/ct

10th Percentile

$187

Median

$354

90th Percentile

$1,062

Score Distribution

88 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

26 (29.5%)

Very Good

20 (22.7%)

Good

31 (35.2%)

Average

11 (12.5%)

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