How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct L IF natural emerald diamond cost?

As of November 6, 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct L IF natural emerald diamonds typically cost $2,095 NZD to $5,118 NZD, with a median price of $3,108 NZD. There are currently 36 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 64% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 38%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct L IF Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of November 6, 2026, there are 36 natural emerald diamonds with L colour and IF clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $2,095 NZD to $5,118 NZD, with a median of $3,108 NZD. Half of all listings fall between $2,206 NZD and $3,293 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +5.8% and the number of listings moved +46.2%.

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

$1,788 NZD

Highest Price

$11,773 NZD

Average Price

$3,340 NZD

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

63.9%

Price Spread

38.1%

30-Day Price Trend

+5.8%

30-Day Supply Change

+46.2%

Volatility (30d)

0.03

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,603/ct

10th Percentile

$1,152

Median

$1,603

90th Percentile

$2,304

Score Distribution

36 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

11 (30.6%)

Very Good

17 (47.2%)

Good

6 (16.7%)

Average

2 (5.6%)

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