How much does a 3.00 to 4.99ct I VS1 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 3.00 to 4.99ct I VS1 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $26,880 USD to $77,272 USD, with a median price of $40,870 USD. There are currently 201 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VS1 emerald diamond?

About 33% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 31%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

3.00 to 4.99ct I VS1 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 201 natural emerald diamonds with I color and VS1 clarity in the 3.00 to 4.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $26,880 USD to $77,272 USD, with a median of $40,870 USD. At least 62 retailers stock this exact specification, and 33% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 31%. Half of all listings fall between $11,032 USD and $15,087 USD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $404 USD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +0.0% and the number of listings moved +9.9%.

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

201

Lowest Price

$16,340 USD

Highest Price

$155,600 USD

Average Price

$47,281 USD