How much does a 0.20 to 0.49ct G VS1 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 0.20 to 0.49ct G VS1 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $561 NZD to $1,707 NZD, with a median price of $927 NZD. There are currently 1,516 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 8% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 63%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

0.20 to 0.49ct G VS1 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 1,516 natural emerald diamonds with G colour and VS1 clarity in the 0.20 to 0.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $561 NZD to $1,707 NZD, with a median of $927 NZD. At least 26 retailers stock this exact specification, and 8% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 63%. Half of all listings fall between $2,392 NZD and $4,676 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $979 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -5.0% and the number of listings moved +7.6%.

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 natural stones in the index: 2,278 USD per carat, +6.2% 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

1,516

Lowest Price

$337 NZD

Highest Price

$3,826 NZD

Average Price

$1,055 NZD