How much does a 0.20 to 0.49ct J VVS2 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of November 6, 2026, 0.20 to 0.49ct J VVS2 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $275 USD to $540 USD, with a median price of $406 USD. There are currently 408 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 37% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 39%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

0.20 to 0.49ct J VVS2 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of November 6, 2026, there are 408 natural emerald diamonds with J color and VVS2 clarity in the 0.20 to 0.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $275 USD to $540 USD, with a median of $406 USD. Half of all listings fall between $782 USD and $1,178 USD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $490 USD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +3.6% and the number of listings moved +15.2%.

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

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, October 2026: natural diamonds at 2,202 USD per carat and lab-grown at 462 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 4.8 to 1. Emerald natural stones in the index: 2,109 USD per carat, -8.1% month on month. See the full index release

Figures come from current listings across more than 125 retailers. The index is a monthly release.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Available

408

Lowest Price

$167 USD

Highest Price

$1,299 USD

Average Price

$413 USD

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

36.8%

Price Spread

38.9%

30-Day Price Trend

+3.6%

30-Day Supply Change

+15.2%

Volatility (30d)

0.02

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,020/ct

10th Percentile

$711

Median

$1,020

90th Percentile

$1,396

Score Distribution

408 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

38 (9.3%)

Very Good

124 (30.4%)

Good

62 (15.2%)

Average

184 (45.1%)

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