1.2 Carat Emerald Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of February 2026, 1.2 carat emerald natural diamonds usually range from $475 to $12,354, with an average price of $4,443.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 2.5%.Compare 1,091 verified listings across 7 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
1.2 Carat Emerald Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 1,091 verified 1.2-carat emerald natural diamonds listed across 7 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $475 to $12,354, with an average asking price of $4,443 and a median of $4,252.
The price spread of $11,880 (96.2% 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.
1,091 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $475 to $12,354
Average price: $4,443
Median price: $4,252
Available across 7 retailers
Savings potential: up to 96.2%
Price Range Overview
As of Feb 28, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
1,091
$475
$4,443
$4,252
$12,354
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
Live Listings
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GIA1.15ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Excellent
From $8,211
Compare at $8,367
GIASave 28.3%1.15ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,747
Compare at $5,226
GIA1.15ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal
From $4,632
Compare at $5,117
GIA1.15ct | Emerald | H | VVS1 | Ideal
From $5,227
Compare at $5,629
GIA1.15ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Excellent
From $5,288
Compare at $5,486
GIASave 11.5%1.15ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,816
Compare at $4,310
GIA1.15ct | Emerald | F | IF | Excellent
From $9,399
Compare at $9,560
GIA1.15ct | Emerald | G | VVS1 | Excellent
From $6,148
Compare at $6,303
GIA1.15ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Excellent
From $3,870
Compare at $3,949
GIA1.15ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Very Good
From $2,668
Compare at $2,704
GIA1.16ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Excellent
From $6,210
Compare at $6,318
GIASave 23.7%1.16ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,205
Compare at $4,200
GIA1.16ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,448
Compare at $3,583
GIASave 28.8%1.16ct | Emerald | J | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,886
Compare at $4,053
GIA1.16ct | Emerald | G | IF | Ideal
From $5,180
Compare at $5,250
GIASave 29%1.16ct | Emerald | I | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,806
Compare at $3,953
GIA1.16ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,490
Compare at $2,536
GIA1.16ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Excellent
From $7,702
Compare at $7,817
GIASave 30.9%1.16ct | Emerald | F | FL | Ideal
From $5,640
Compare at $8,165
IGISave 14.5%1.16ct | Emerald | FANCY | VVS2 | Very Good
From $475
Compare at $555
GIASave 30.9%1.17ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Good
From $6,751
Compare at $9,775
GIA1.17ct | Emerald | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $3,555
Compare at $3,706
GIA1.17ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Excellent
From $8,081
Compare at $8,226
GIASave 10.9%1.17ct | Emerald | J | VVS1 | Excellent
From $4,332
Compare at $4,862
GIASave 10.5%1.17ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Ideal
From $3,134
Compare at $3,500
IGISave 39.1%1.17ct | Emerald | FANCY | VVS2 | Good
From $680
Compare at $1,117
GIASave 35%1.18ct | Emerald | K | IF | Excellent
From $3,234
Compare at $4,976
GIASave 10.7%1.18ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $4,930
Compare at $5,523
GIASave 17.5%1.18ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good
From $4,075
Compare at $4,940
GIASave 39.3%1.18ct | Emerald | K | VVS1 | Excellent
From $3,204
Compare at $5,276
GIASave 30.1%1.18ct | Emerald | J | VVS1 | Very Good
From $3,210
Compare at $4,590
GIA1.18ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very Good
From $4,114
Compare at $4,540
1.18ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Excellent
From $6,345
Compare at $7,609
GIA1.18ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Ideal
From $5,030
Compare at $5,480
GIASave 34.2%1.18ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $5,180
Compare at $7,873
GIA1.18ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Ideal
From $2,585
Compare at $2,778
GIA1.18ct | Emerald | D | VS2 | Excellent
From $6,447
Compare at $6,574
GIASave 11.1%1.18ct | Emerald | H | VVS2 | Excellent
From $5,584
Compare at $6,282
GIA1.18ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Very Good
From $5,245
Compare at $5,687
GIASave 24%1.18ct | Emerald | H | VVS1 | Very Good
From $3,573
Compare at $4,700
GIA1.18ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very Good
From $4,070
Compare at $4,524
GIA1.18ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very Good
From $4,114
Compare at $4,540
GIASave 20.8%1.18ct | Emerald | G | VVS1 | Excellent
From $4,979
Compare at $6,285
GIA1.18ct | Emerald | K | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,209
Compare at $2,452
GIA1.18ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Excellent
From $5,225
Compare at $5,650
GIA1.18ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good
From $4,626
Compare at $5,110
IGISave 66%1.19ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Ideal
From $544
Compare at $1,600
GIA1.19ct | Emerald | H | VVS1 | Excellent
From $5,696
Compare at $5,823
GIASave 16.2%1.19ct | Emerald | F | IF | Excellent
From $7,592
Compare at $9,059
GIA1.19ct | Emerald | L | VVS1 | Excellent
From $3,638
Compare at $3,882
Entry pricing in this category starts around $475.
What to Know When Shopping for 1.2 Carat Emerald Natural Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $11,880 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 $4,252 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 1,091 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $475 and go up to $12,354.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $4,443 with a median around $4,252.
The observed spread is roughly $11,880 across tracked listings, which is about 96.2% 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 $4,252, 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 7 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 $11,880 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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