How much does a 2.00 to 2.99ct G I1 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 2.00 to 2.99ct G I1 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $6,699 USD to $11,752 USD, with a median price of $8,870 USD. There are currently 5 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 63% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 76%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

2.00 to 2.99ct G I1 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of September 2026, there are 5 natural emerald diamonds with G color and I1 clarity in the 2.00 to 2.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $6,699 USD to $11,752 USD, with a median of $8,870 USD. At least 17 retailers stock this exact specification, and 63% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 76%. Half of all listings fall between $3,216 USD and $6,952 USD per carat.

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

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, August 2026: natural diamonds at 2,184 USD per carat and lab-grown at 464 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 4.7 to 1. Emerald natural stones in the index: 2,166 USD per carat, -6.6% month on month. See the full index release

Figures come from live listings across more than 100 retailers and refresh daily. The index is a monthly release.

Last updated: September 2026

Available

Lowest Price

$5,811 USD

Highest Price

$15,983 USD

Average Price

$9,218 USD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

62.5%

Price Spread

75.9%

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$4,923/ct

10th Percentile

$2,971

Median

$4,923

90th Percentile

$7,523

Score Distribution

5 diamonds scored across 3 quality tiers

Very Good

3 (60.0%)

Good

1 (20.0%)

Average

1 (20.0%)

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