How much does a 1.50 to 1.99ct L SI1 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of November 6, 2026, 1.50 to 1.99ct L SI1 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $3,155 NZD to $6,355 NZD, with a median price of $4,237 NZD. There are currently 69 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a L SI1 emerald diamond?

About 62% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 31%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.50 to 1.99ct L SI1 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of November 6, 2026, there are 69 natural emerald diamonds with L colour and SI1 clarity in the 1.50 to 1.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $3,155 NZD to $6,355 NZD, with a median of $4,237 NZD. Half of all listings fall between $2,444 NZD and $3,302 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -0.6% and the number of listings moved +31.4%.

Three of the best scored stones at this specification right now:

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, October 2026: natural diamonds at 2,202 USD per carat and lab-grown at 462 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 4.8 to 1. Emerald natural stones in the index: 2,109 USD per carat, -8.1% month on month. See the full index release

Figures come from current listings across more than 125 retailers. The index is a monthly release.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Available

Lowest Price

$2,636 NZD

Highest Price

$13,849 NZD

Average Price

$4,628 NZD

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

62.3%

Price Spread

30.6%

30-Day Price Trend

-0.6%

30-Day Supply Change

+31.4%

Volatility (30d)

0.00

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,576/ct

10th Percentile

$1,176

Median

$1,576

90th Percentile

$2,149

Score Distribution

69 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

16 (23.2%)

Very Good

22 (31.9%)

Good

11 (15.9%)

Average

20 (29.0%)

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