How much does a 2.00 to 2.99ct I I1 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 2.00 to 2.99ct I I1 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $6,693 NZD to $20,642 NZD, with a median price of $10,531 NZD. There are currently 7 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I I1 emerald diamond?

About 33% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 27%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

2.00 to 2.99ct I I1 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of September 2026, there are 7 natural emerald diamonds with I colour and I1 clarity in the 2.00 to 2.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $6,693 NZD to $20,642 NZD, with a median of $10,531 NZD. At least 10 retailers stock this exact specification, and 33% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 27%. Half of all listings fall between $4,098 NZD and $5,449 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

Lowest Price

$6,010 NZD

Highest Price

$25,082 NZD

Average Price

$12,044 NZD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

33.3%

Price Spread

26.6%

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$2,961/ct

10th Percentile

$2,117

Median

$2,961

90th Percentile

$3,643

Score Distribution

7 diamonds scored across 3 quality tiers

Very Good

3 (42.9%)

Good

2 (28.6%)

Average

2 (28.6%)

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