How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct G I1 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct G I1 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $1,110 USD to $2,553 USD, with a median price of $1,688 USD. There are currently 31 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a G I1 emerald diamond?

About 44% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 45%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct G I1 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 31 natural emerald diamonds with G color and I1 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $1,110 USD to $2,553 USD, with a median of $1,688 USD. At least 22 retailers stock this exact specification, and 44% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 45%. Half of all listings fall between $1,311 USD and $2,048 USD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -2.9% and the number of listings moved -4.2%.

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 natural stones in the index: 2,278 USD per carat, +6.2% 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

$730 USD

Highest Price

$4,634 USD

Average Price

$1,777 USD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

43.9%

Price Spread

45.2%

30-Day Price Trend

-2.9%

30-Day Supply Change

-4.2%

Volatility (30d)

0.01

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,633/ct

10th Percentile

$1,136

Median

$1,633

90th Percentile

$2,855

Score Distribution

69 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

8 (11.6%)

Very Good

16 (23.2%)

Good

19 (27.5%)

Average

26 (37.7%)

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