Emerald|Lab Grown|IGI

0.28ct I VVS1 Emerald Lab Grown Diamond

ID • I/VVS1 • IGI LG779657309

Shape and cutting style on the report: Emerald cut

Certificate IGI LG779657309

Diamond specifications and retailer prices

From $198 USD
As of October 30, 2026
Save $308 USD (61%) vs most expensive(unlock to see where)
4 retailers carry this diamond
Most expensive: $506 USD at Taylor and Hart · As of October 29, 2026
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About this 0.28ct lab-grown emerald diamond

This 0.28ct lab-grown emerald sits in the sub-half-carat band, graded I colour (near-colourless) and VVS1 clarity (very-very-slightly-included), with a top-tier cut grade and certified by IGI LG779657309 or 779657309. Listed at 4 retailers as of October 29, 2026, with prices from $198 to $506, a $308 spread on the same certified stone. Taylor and Hart lists it at $506. Compare the cross-retailer prices above before buying. The same certified stone often varies 15 to 40% across stores.

The 4Cs

0.28
Carat
I
Color
VVS1
Clarity
Ideal
Cut

Specifications

CutIdeal
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceNone
Crown angle36.5°
Pavilion angle41.7°
OriginLab Grown
Grading LabIGI
CertificateIGI LG779657309
Dimensions4.48 × 2.97 × 2.12 mm
L/W Ratio1.51
Culet sizeLong
Cert comments
This Laboratory Grown Diamond was created by Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) growth process Type IIa
Top View
4.48 mm2.97 mm0.28 ctI / VVS1
OriginLab Grown
CutIdeal
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceNone
CertificateIGI LG779657309
Side View
Table 62.0%Crown 36.5°Girdle: MediumPavilion 41.7°Culet: LNGDepth 71.4%

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Price History

Last verified: Oct 30
Current: $254 USD|Low: $181 USD|High: $506 USD|Avg: $339 USD|+3.4%
Retailer 1
Retailer 2
Retailer 3
Retailer 4
Taylor and Hart
October 29, 2026
Retailer 2$198 USD
Retailer 1$254 USD
Retailer 4$279 USD
Retailer 3$435 USD
Taylor and Hart$506 USD

12 data points across 5 retailers

4 retailers$198 USD to $506 USD

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Cheapest Retailer
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$198 USD
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Retailer 2
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$254 USD
€242 EUR
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Retailer 3
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$435 USD
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Most Expensive
B
Taylor and Hart
QNE9JXJ · Oct 29
$506 USD
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3 more retailers have this diamond
Prices start from $198 USDSave up to $308 USD

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0.28ct Emerald
$198 USD