How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct M VVS1 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of November 6, 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct M VVS1 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $1,662 NZD to $3,563 NZD, with a median price of $2,348 NZD. There are currently 47 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a M VVS1 emerald diamond?

About 64% 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.

1.00 to 1.49ct M VVS1 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of November 6, 2026, there are 47 natural emerald diamonds with M colour and VVS1 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $1,662 NZD to $3,563 NZD, with a median of $2,348 NZD. Half of all listings fall between $1,851 NZD and $2,563 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -0.3% and the number of listings moved +29.8%.

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

$1,252 NZD

Highest Price

$8,485 NZD

Average Price

$2,539 NZD

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

63.8%

Price Spread

30.8%

30-Day Price Trend

-0.3%

30-Day Supply Change

+29.8%

Volatility (30d)

0.01

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,301/ct

10th Percentile

$900

Median

$1,301

90th Percentile

$1,752

Score Distribution

47 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

17 (36.2%)

Very Good

18 (38.3%)

Good

7 (14.9%)

Average

5 (10.6%)

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