How much does a 3.00 to 4.99ct I SI1 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 3.00 to 4.99ct I SI1 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $32,143 NZD to $120,155 NZD, with a median price of $58,720 NZD. There are currently 205 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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3.00 to 4.99ct I SI1 Natural Emerald

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As of September 2026, there are 205 natural emerald diamonds with I colour and SI1 clarity in the 3.00 to 4.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $32,143 NZD to $120,155 NZD, with a median of $58,720 NZD. At least 49 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between $16,385 NZD and $23,667 NZD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $1,806 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

205

Lowest Price

$18,201 NZD

Highest Price

$238,720 NZD

Average Price

$67,882 NZD