Emerald|Natural|GIA

0.50ct J VVS1 Emerald Natural Diamond

EX • J/VVS1 • GIA 2556096927

Certificate GIA 2556096927

Diamond specifications and retailer prices

From $390 USD
As of October 31, 2026
Save $749 USD (66%) vs most expensive(unlock to see where)
16 retailers carry this diamond
Most expensive: $1,617 USD at NZ Jewellers · As of September 25, 2026
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About this 0.5ct natural emerald diamond

This 0.5ct natural emerald sits in the half to three-quarter carat band, graded J colour (near-colourless) and VVS1 clarity (very-very-slightly-included), with a top-tier cut grade stated by the retailer rather than the lab and certified by GIA 2556096927. Listed at 16 retailers as of October 31, 2026, with a 192% spread between the cheapest and most expensive listing. That is exactly the kind of price-discovery gap Carat Hunter was built to surface. Compare the cross-retailer prices above before buying. The same certified stone often varies 15 to 40% across stores.

The 4Cs

0.50
Carat
J
Color
VVS1
Clarity
Excellent
Cut (retailer stated)

Specifications

Cut (retailer stated)Excellent
PolishExcellent
SymmetryVery Good
FluorescenceFaint
OriginNatural
Grading LabGIA
CertificateGIA 2556096927
Dimensions5.72 × 3.64 × 2.42 mm
L/W Ratio1.57
Top View
5.72 mm3.64 mm0.50 ctJ / VVS1
OriginNatural
CutExcellent
PolishExcellent
SymmetryVery Good
FluorescenceFaint
CertificateGIA 2556096927
Side View
Table 67.0%CrownGirdle: MED-STKPavilionCulet: NoneDepth 66.4%

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Price History

Last verified: Oct 31
Current: $732 USD|Low: $347 USD|High: $1,205 USD|Avg: $655 USD|-2.2%
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November 1, 2026
Retailer 5$390 USD
Retailer 12$397 USD
Retailer 13$412 USD
Retailer 6$474 USD
Retailer 2$495 USD
Retailer 8$573 USD
Retailer 10$616 USD
Retailer 16$627 USD
Retailer 4$655 USD
Retailer 9$698 USD
Retailer 1$732 USD
Retailer 14$734 USD
Retailer 3$748 USD
Retailer 7$761 USD
Retailer 15$766 USD
Retailer 11$1,139 USD

31 data points across 16 retailers

16 retailers$390 USD to $1,139 USD

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Cheapest Retailer
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$390 USD
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Retailer 2
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$397 USD
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Retailer 3
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$412 USD
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Final sale: no returns
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Retailer 4
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$474 USD
HK$3,700 HKD
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Retailer 5
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$495 USD
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Retailer 6
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$616 USD
£485 GBP
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Retailer 7
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$627 USD
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Retailer 8
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$655 USD
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Retailer 9
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$698 USD
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Retailer 10
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$732 USD
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Retailer 11
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$734 USD
€699 EUR
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Retailer 12
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$748 USD
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Retailer 13
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$761 USD
A$1,171 AUD
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Price last confirmed 28 days ago
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Retailer 14
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$766 USD
ZAR 12,374 ZAR
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Retailer 15
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$1,139 USD
£897 GBP
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Most Expensive
NZ Jewellers
90218640-3c96-4721-8db4-0717344070b1 · Sep 25
$1,617 USD
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Carat Hunter is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any retailer listed. Retailer information is from publicly available sources and may not be current. Verify details directly with the retailer before purchasing. Return terms as we hold them. Check the retailer's own returns page before you buy.

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0.50ct Emerald
$390 USD