How much does a 3.00 to 4.99ct I VS2 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 3.00 to 4.99ct I VS2 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $23,952 USD to $71,131 USD, with a median price of $41,728 USD. There are currently 178 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 35% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 33%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

3.00 to 4.99ct I VS2 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 178 natural emerald diamonds with I color and VS2 clarity in the 3.00 to 4.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $23,952 USD to $71,131 USD, with a median of $41,728 USD. At least 60 retailers stock this exact specification, and 35% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 33%. Half of all listings fall between $10,399 USD and $14,489 USD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $513 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

178

Lowest Price

$14,210 USD

Highest Price

$137,440 USD

Average Price

$46,448 USD