How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS2 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS2 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $2,834 NZD to $6,811 NZD, with a median price of $4,093 NZD. There are currently 1,723 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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1.00 to 1.49ct I VS2 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of September 2026, there are 1,723 natural emerald diamonds with I colour and VS2 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $2,834 NZD to $6,811 NZD, with a median of $4,093 NZD. At least 62 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between $3,682 NZD and $5,030 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $960 NZD per carat.

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

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, August 2026: natural diamonds at 2,184 USD per carat and lab-grown at 464 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 4.7 to 1. Emerald natural stones in the index: 2,166 USD per carat, -6.6% month on month. See the full index release

Figures come from live listings across more than 100 retailers and refresh daily. The index is a monthly release.

Last updated: September 2026

Available

1,723

Lowest Price

$1,772 NZD

Highest Price

$16,022 NZD

Average Price

$4,547 NZD