How much does a 0.75 to 0.99ct I VS2 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 0.75 to 0.99ct I VS2 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $1,620 NZD to $3,692 NZD, with a median price of $2,275 NZD. There are currently 322 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VS2 emerald diamond?

About 30% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 57%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

0.75 to 0.99ct I VS2 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 322 natural emerald diamonds with I colour and VS2 clarity in the 0.75 to 0.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $1,620 NZD to $3,692 NZD, with a median of $2,275 NZD. At least 63 retailers stock this exact specification, and 30% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 57%. Half of all listings fall between $2,433 NZD and $4,125 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $1,330 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -0.1% and the number of listings moved -0.5%.

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

322

Lowest Price

$1,100 NZD

Highest Price

$10,418 NZD

Average Price

$2,544 NZD