How much does a 0.75 to 0.99ct I VS1 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 0.75 to 0.99ct I VS1 natural emerald diamonds typically cost £684 GBP to £1,803 GBP, with a median price of £1,021 GBP. There are currently 458 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VS1 emerald diamond?

About 33% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 67%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

0.75 to 0.99ct I VS1 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 458 natural emerald diamonds with I colour and VS1 clarity in the 0.75 to 0.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run £684 GBP to £1,803 GBP, with a median of £1,021 GBP. At least 64 retailers stock this exact specification, and 33% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 67%. Half of all listings fall between £1,145 GBP and £2,109 GBP per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about £457 GBP per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +0.1% and the number of listings moved +1.3%.

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

458

Lowest Price

£449 GBP

Highest Price

£4,397 GBP

Average Price

£1,158 GBP