How much does a 2.00 to 2.99ct I VVS1 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 2.00 to 2.99ct I VVS1 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost $437 USD to $1,125 USD, with a median price of $692 USD. There are currently 3 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VVS1 emerald diamond?

About 16% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 104%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

2.00 to 2.99ct I VVS1 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 3 lab grown emerald diamonds with I color and VVS1 clarity in the 2.00 to 2.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $437 USD to $1,125 USD, with a median of $692 USD. At least 30 retailers stock this exact specification, and 16% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 104%. Half of all listings fall between $324 USD and $1,000 USD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $9,169 USD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +6.4% and the number of listings moved +15.4%.

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

$412 USD

Highest Price

$3,680 USD

Average Price

$752 USD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

15.8%

Price Spread

103.7%

30-Day Price Trend

+6.4%

30-Day Supply Change

+15.4%

Volatility (30d)

0.03

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$652/ct

10th Percentile

$220

Median

$652

90th Percentile

$1,186

Score Distribution

10 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

1 (10.0%)

Very Good

4 (40.0%)

Good

4 (40.0%)

Average

1 (10.0%)

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