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

As of October 2026, 2.00 to 2.99ct I IF natural emerald diamonds typically cost $15,394 NZD to $40,024 NZD, with a median price of $24,230 NZD. There are currently 14 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 38% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 50%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

2.00 to 2.99ct I IF Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 14 natural emerald diamonds with I colour and IF clarity in the 2.00 to 2.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $15,394 NZD to $40,024 NZD, with a median of $24,230 NZD. At least 44 retailers stock this exact specification, and 38% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 50%. Half of all listings fall between $10,608 NZD and $17,503 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $3,105 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -3.0% and the number of listings moved -9.8%.

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

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, September 2026: natural diamonds at 2,335 USD per carat and lab-grown at 443 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 5.3 to 1. Emerald natural stones in the index: 2,278 USD per carat, +6.2% month on month. See the full index release

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

Last updated: October 2026

Available

Lowest Price

$12,107 NZD

Highest Price

$73,327 NZD

Average Price

$28,499 NZD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

38.2%

Price Spread

50.0%

30-Day Price Trend

-3.0%

30-Day Supply Change

-9.8%

Volatility (30d)

0.02

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$7,774/ct

10th Percentile

$5,021

Median

$7,774

90th Percentile

$11,458

Score Distribution

35 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

13 (37.1%)

Very Good

8 (22.9%)

Good

8 (22.9%)

Average

6 (17.1%)

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