0.5 Carat Emerald Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of February 2026, 0.5 carat emerald natural diamonds usually range from $293 to $5,383, with an average price of $842.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 2.8%.Compare 4,162 verified listings across 6 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
0.5 Carat Emerald Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 4,162 verified 0.5-carat emerald natural diamonds listed across 6 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $293 to $5,383, with an average asking price of $842 and a median of $839.
The price spread of $5,090 (94.6% from highest to lowest) highlights why comparing identical certified diamonds across multiple retailers matters. Two identical certified diamonds can differ by hundreds or even thousands of dollars depending on the retailer.
These figures are based on our latest daily market data, matched by certification lab and certificate number across retailers, so you are comparing the exact same diamond.
4,162 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $293 to $5,383
Average price: $842
Median price: $839
Available across 6 retailers
Savings potential: up to 94.6%
Price Range Overview
As of Feb 28, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
4,162
$293
$842
$839
$5,383
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
Live Listings
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GIASave 11.4%0.46ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Excellent
From $566
Compare at $639
GIA0.46ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very Good
From $697
Compare at $739
GIASave 28%0.46ct | Emerald | I | VVS1 | Excellent
From $635
Compare at $882
GIA0.46ct | Emerald | D | VS2 | Very Good
From $729
Compare at $775
GIASave 15.8%0.46ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Good
From $516
Compare at $613
GIASave 20.5%0.46ct | Emerald | G | SI2 | Good
From $399
Compare at $502
GIA0.46ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Very Good
From $652
Compare at $672
GIASave 12.8%0.46ct | Emerald | H | SI1 | Good
From $457
Compare at $524
GIASave 36.9%0.46ct | Emerald | D | IF | Excellent
From $1,191
Compare at $1,887
GIASave 17.5%0.46ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $774
Compare at $938
GIA0.46ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Excellent
From $600
Compare at $621
GIA0.46ct | Emerald | I | SI1 | Ideal
From $530
Compare at $533
GIASave 32.3%0.46ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Ideal
From $1,232
Compare at $1,820
GIASave 39.2%0.46ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Excellent
From $672
Compare at $1,106
GIASave 16.8%0.46ct | Emerald | F | IF | Excellent
From $732
Compare at $880
GIASave 20.9%0.46ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Ideal
From $770
Compare at $973
GIASave 39.3%0.46ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Excellent
From $700
Compare at $1,153
GIASave 42.1%0.46ct | Emerald | G | IF | Excellent
From $604
Compare at $1,044
GIASave 11.7%0.46ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | Excellent
From $741
Compare at $839
GIASave 26.2%0.46ct | Emerald | D | SI1 | Excellent
From $672
Compare at $911
GIA0.46ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Excellent
From $476
Compare at $524
GIASave 10.5%0.46ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Good
From $695
Compare at $777
GIASave 24.6%0.46ct | Emerald | K | SI1 | Very Good
From $607
Compare at $806
GIASave 33.7%0.46ct | Emerald | D | IF | Excellent
From $1,022
Compare at $1,542
GIASave 45.5%0.46ct | Emerald | H | VVS2 | Excellent
From $622
Compare at $1,141
GIA0.46ct | Emerald | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $740
Compare at $775
GIASave 15.8%0.46ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Good
From $523
Compare at $621
GIASave 39.7%0.46ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Very Good
From $658
Compare at $1,091
GIASave 46.7%0.46ct | Emerald | I | VVS1 | Excellent
From $510
Compare at $956
GIA0.46ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Excellent
From $741
Compare at $813
GIASave 35.9%0.46ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Excellent
From $834
Compare at $1,301
GIASave 18.5%0.46ct | Emerald | E | VVS1 | Excellent
From $1,081
Compare at $1,326
GIASave 22.4%0.46ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $917
Compare at $1,182
GIASave 33.9%0.46ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Very Good
From $524
Compare at $793
GIASave 42.1%0.46ct | Emerald | H | VVS2 | Excellent
From $589
Compare at $1,016
GIASave 23.6%0.46ct | Emerald | G | VVS1 | Very Good
From $765
Compare at $1,000
GIASave 15.8%0.46ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Good
From $516
Compare at $613
GIASave 20%0.46ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very Good
From $521
Compare at $651
GIASave 23.9%0.46ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Excellent
From $799
Compare at $1,050
GIASave 28.2%0.46ct | Emerald | G | SI1 | Excellent
From $807
Compare at $1,124
GIASave 44.7%0.46ct | Emerald | G | VVS1 | Excellent
From $645
Compare at $1,166
GIASave 21.8%0.46ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very Good
From $521
Compare at $667
GIA0.46ct | Emerald | J | VVS1 | Excellent
From $589
Compare at $634
GIA0.46ct | Emerald | D | IF | Ideal
From $909
Compare at $950
GIASave 22.3%0.46ct | Emerald | H | VVS2 | Ideal
From $800
Compare at $1,030
GIASave 13%0.46ct | Emerald | H | VVS1 | Excellent
From $588
Compare at $676
GIA0.46ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Excellent
From $803
Compare at $809
GIA0.46ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Excellent
From $853
Compare at $868
GIASave 16.1%0.46ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Good
From $429
Compare at $511
GIASave 12.6%0.46ct | Emerald | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $304
Compare at $348
Entry pricing in this category starts around $293.
What to Know When Shopping for 0.5 Carat Emerald Natural Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $5,090 or more.
- Focus on the 4Cs that matter most to you. Color and clarity grades drive price more than cut in many segments, but cut affects sparkle the most.
- The median price of $839 is a useful benchmark. If you see a deal significantly below this, verify the retailer's reputation and return policy.
- Consider eye-clean alternatives. Moving one clarity grade down (e.g., VS2 to SI1) can save 10-15% with no visible difference to the naked eye.
- Compare natural vs. lab-grown options for the same carat and shape. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical but often 30-50% less expensive.
- Check shipping, insurance, and return policies. The lowest sticker price is not always the best deal once you factor in total cost of purchase.
- Emerald cuts show clarity more readily due to their step-cut facets. Consider VS2 or better clarity for this shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
We currently track 4,162 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $293 and go up to $5,383.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $842 with a median around $839.
The observed spread is roughly $5,090 across tracked listings, which is about 94.6% from highest to lowest offer in this bucket.
We refresh pricing data daily so these pages stay current with market changes.
Based on our data, the median price is $839, which represents the midpoint of the market. Anything below this figure from a reputable retailer is a solid deal.
We currently track this stone category across 6 online retailers, giving you a broad view of the competitive landscape.
For most buyers, color differences below G are hard to detect once set in a ring. Clarity grades of VS2 and above are typically eye-clean. Prioritize cut quality for maximum brilliance, then balance color and clarity based on your budget.
Retailer pricing strategies, overhead costs, and margin targets all contribute. The exact certified diamond can differ by $5,090 across sellers, which is why direct certified-diamond comparison is essential.
We match diamonds across retailers by their certification lab and certificate number. This means the prices you see are for the exact same physical diamond, not just stones with similar specs. It is a true apples-to-apples comparison.
Diamond prices fluctuate based on supply and demand. Our data refreshes regularly so you can track trends over time. Use the price range on this page as a benchmark and compare it to historical averages when available.
Diamond Terminology
- Carat
- A unit of weight for diamonds equal to 200 milligrams. Larger carat weights are exponentially rarer, which is why prices increase non-linearly with size.
- Cut
- Refers to how well a diamond's facets interact with light. Cut quality ranges from Ideal to Poor and is the single biggest factor affecting a diamond's brilliance.
- Color
- Grades a diamond's lack of color on a scale from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow). Grades D-F are considered colorless; G-J are near-colorless and offer good value.
- Clarity
- Measures the presence of internal inclusions or surface blemishes. Grades range from Flawless (FL) to Included (I3). Most inclusions in VS2 and above are invisible to the naked eye.
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