How much does a 0.50 to 0.74ct I VS2 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 0.50 to 0.74ct I VS2 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost $127 USD to $530 USD, with a median price of $426 USD. There are currently 54 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 64% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 66%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

0.50 to 0.74ct I VS2 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 54 lab grown emerald diamonds with I color and VS2 clarity in the 0.50 to 0.74ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $127 USD to $530 USD, with a median of $426 USD. At least 27 retailers stock this exact specification, and 64% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 66%. Half of all listings fall between $513 USD and $991 USD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $1,303 USD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -2.4% and the number of listings moved -2.2%.

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 lab grown stones in the index: 451 USD per carat, -8.3% 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

Lowest Price

$104 USD

Highest Price

$1,874 USD

Average Price

$402 USD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

63.6%

Price Spread

66.5%

30-Day Price Trend

-2.4%

30-Day Supply Change

-2.2%

Volatility (30d)

0.01

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$720/ct

10th Percentile

$266

Median

$720

90th Percentile

$1,585

Score Distribution

57 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

16 (28.1%)

Very Good

24 (42.1%)

Good

11 (19.3%)

Average

6 (10.5%)

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