How much does a 2.00 to 2.99ct L VS2 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of November 6, 2026, 2.00 to 2.99ct L VS2 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $7,717 NZD to $18,461 NZD, with a median price of $11,535 NZD. There are currently 120 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a L VS2 emerald diamond?

About 51% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 41%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

2.00 to 2.99ct L VS2 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of November 6, 2026, there are 120 natural emerald diamonds with L colour and VS2 clarity in the 2.00 to 2.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $7,717 NZD to $18,461 NZD, with a median of $11,535 NZD. Half of all listings fall between $4,371 NZD and $6,683 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $230 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +0.5% and the number of listings moved +17.7%.

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

120

Lowest Price

$5,761 NZD

Highest Price

$31,575 NZD

Average Price

$12,707 NZD

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

50.8%

Price Spread

41.5%

30-Day Price Trend

+0.5%

30-Day Supply Change

+17.7%

Volatility (30d)

0.00

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$3,133/ct

10th Percentile

$2,109

Median

$3,133

90th Percentile

$4,536

Score Distribution

120 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

18 (15.0%)

Very Good

45 (37.5%)

Good

25 (20.8%)

Average

32 (26.7%)

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