How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS2 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS2 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $1,760 USD to $4,717 USD, with a median price of $2,590 USD. There are currently 662 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VS2 emerald diamond?

About 37% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 48%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct I VS2 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 662 natural emerald diamonds with I color and VS2 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $1,760 USD to $4,717 USD, with a median of $2,590 USD. At least 68 retailers stock this exact specification, and 37% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 48%. Half of all listings fall between $2,203 USD and $3,451 USD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $530 USD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -0.5% and the number of listings moved +11.8%.

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

662

Lowest Price

$1,060 USD

Highest Price

$10,523 USD

Average Price

$2,943 USD