How much does a 5.00ct+ I SI1 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 5.00ct+ I SI1 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost $549 USD to $9,850 USD, with a median price of $3,205 USD. There are currently 6 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I SI1 emerald diamond?

About 75% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 61%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

5.00ct+ I SI1 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 6 lab grown emerald diamonds with I color and SI1 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $549 USD to $9,850 USD, with a median of $3,205 USD. At least 12 retailers stock this exact specification, and 75% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 61%. Half of all listings fall between $224 USD and $372 USD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $15,571 USD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -61.9% and the number of listings moved +52.7%.

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

$456 USD

Highest Price

$10,300 USD

Average Price

$4,025 USD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

75.0%

Price Spread

61.2%

30-Day Price Trend

-61.9%

30-Day Supply Change

+52.7%

Volatility (30d)

0.20

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$241/ct

10th Percentile

$206

Median

$241

90th Percentile

$570

Score Distribution

12 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

2 (16.7%)

Very Good

1 (8.3%)

Good

4 (33.3%)

Average

5 (41.7%)

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