How much does a 3.00 to 4.99ct I VVS1 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 3.00 to 4.99ct I VVS1 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $25,019 USD to $76,396 USD, with a median price of $44,292 USD. There are currently 93 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VVS1 emerald diamond?

About 33% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 34%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

3.00 to 4.99ct I VVS1 Natural Emerald

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 93 natural emerald diamonds with I color and VVS1 clarity in the 3.00 to 4.99ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $25,019 USD to $76,396 USD, with a median of $44,292 USD. At least 58 retailers stock this exact specification, and 33% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 34%. Half of all listings fall between $11,552 USD and $16,164 USD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $1,314 USD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -0.8% and the number of listings moved +12.0%.

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

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Lowest Price

$16,585 USD

Highest Price

$189,297 USD

Average Price

$53,300 USD