How much does a 3.00 to 4.99ct I VVS1 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 3.00 to 4.99ct I VVS1 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost $597 USD to $5,144 USD, with a median price of $600 USD. There are currently 1 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 9% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 90%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

3.00 to 4.99ct I VVS1 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 1 lab grown emerald diamonds with I color and VVS1 clarity in the 3.00 to 4.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $597 USD to $5,144 USD, with a median of $600 USD. At least 29 retailers stock this exact specification, and 9% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 90%. Half of all listings fall between $424 USD and $1,463 USD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $15,289 USD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +90.6% and the number of listings moved -44.3%.

Three of the best scored stones at this specification right now:

4.14ct Emerald I VVS1, IGI, grade B, from $6,280 USD

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

$596 USD

Highest Price

$6,280 USD

Average Price

$2,492 USD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

9.4%

Price Spread

89.8%

30-Day Price Trend

+90.6%

30-Day Supply Change

-44.3%

Volatility (30d)

0.27

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,156/ct

10th Percentile

$234

Median

$1,156

90th Percentile

$1,588

Score Distribution

3 diamonds scored across 2 quality tiers

Very Good

2 (66.7%)

Good

1 (33.3%)

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