How much does a 5.00ct+ I VS1 natural emerald diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 5.00ct+ I VS1 natural emerald diamonds typically cost $78,037 USD to $256,704 USD, with a median price of $113,672 USD. There are currently 49 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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5.00ct+ I VS1 Natural Emerald

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As of October 2026, there are 49 natural emerald diamonds with I color and VS1 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $78,037 USD to $256,704 USD, with a median of $113,672 USD. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $368 USD per carat.

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

Lowest Price

$39,525 USD

Highest Price

$594,885 USD

Average Price

$142,785 USD

Score Distribution

151 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

27 (17.9%)

Very Good

29 (19.2%)

Good

39 (25.8%)

Average

56 (37.1%)

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