How much does a 5.00ct+ I VVS2 lab grown emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 5.00ct+ I VVS2 lab grown emerald diamonds typically cost $1,011 USD to $4,595 USD, with a median price of $2,085 USD. There are currently 18 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VVS2 emerald diamond?

About 50% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 94%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

5.00ct+ I VVS2 Lab Grown Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 18 lab grown emerald diamonds with I color and VVS2 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $1,011 USD to $4,595 USD, with a median of $2,085 USD. At least 31 retailers stock this exact specification, and 50% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 94%. Half of all listings fall between $219 USD and $498 USD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $22,075 USD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -18.6% and the number of listings moved +57.4%.

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

$731 USD

Highest Price

$14,690 USD

Average Price

$2,428 USD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

49.5%

Price Spread

93.7%

30-Day Price Trend

-18.6%

30-Day Supply Change

+57.4%

Volatility (30d)

0.06

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$297/ct

10th Percentile

$157

Median

$297

90th Percentile

$806

Score Distribution

28 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

9 (32.1%)

Very Good

7 (25.0%)

Good

9 (32.1%)

Average

3 (10.7%)

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