1.5 Carat Emerald Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of February 2026, 1.5 carat emerald lab grown diamonds usually range from $286 to $8,580, with an average price of $662.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 2.8%.Compare 8,854 verified listings across 11 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-02-28

1.5 Carat Emerald Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 8,854 verified 1.5-carat emerald lab grown diamonds listed across 11 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $286 to $8,580, with an average asking price of $662 and a median of $545.

The price spread of $8,294 (96.7% 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.

  • 8,854 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $286 to $8,580

  • Average price: $662

  • Median price: $545

  • Available across 11 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 96.7%

Price Range Overview

As of Feb 28, 2026
Spread $8,294

Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.

$286$8,580
Tracked

8,854

Lowest

$286

Average

$662

Median

$545

Highest

$8,580

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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1.45ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 76.7%

1.45ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $493

Compare at $2,120

5 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 79%

1.45ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Very Good

From $417

Compare at $1,990

5 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 76.9%

1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $404

Compare at $1,750

7 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 57.3%

1.45ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $544

Compare at $1,275

3 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | ExcellentGIA
Save 29.9%

1.45ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $1,026

Compare at $1,464

2 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | D | SI1 | IdealIGI
Save 70.9%

1.45ct | Emerald | D | SI1 | Ideal

From $536

Compare at $1,840

3 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 69.8%

1.45ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $528

Compare at $1,750

6 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 71.8%

1.45ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $514

Compare at $1,820

5 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 71.7%

1.45ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $514

Compare at $1,820

5 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | E | IF | IdealIGI
Save 78.8%

1.45ct | Emerald | E | IF | Ideal

From $643

Compare at $3,030

4 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 71.4%

1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $472

Compare at $1,650

5 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 73%

1.45ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $472

Compare at $1,750

7 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 71.7%

1.45ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $484

Compare at $1,710

5 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 79.2%

1.45ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $500

Compare at $2,400

4 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 75.8%

1.45ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $407

Compare at $1,680

5 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 78.6%

1.45ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $545

Compare at $2,550

6 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | IdealIGI
Save 78.5%

1.45ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $641

Compare at $2,980

5 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 60.4%

1.45ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Very Good

From $529

Compare at $1,335

3 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 74.2%

1.45ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $563

Compare at $2,180

6 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 66.7%

1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $616

Compare at $1,850

2 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 71.7%

1.45ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $490

Compare at $1,730

5 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | FANCY | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 55.8%

1.45ct | Emerald | FANCY | VVS2 | Ideal

From $557

Compare at $1,260

2 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 81.1%

1.45ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $405

Compare at $2,140

6 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 78.2%

1.45ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $458

Compare at $2,100

6 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | FANCY | VS2 | IdealIGI
Save 29.5%

1.45ct | Emerald | FANCY | VS2 | Ideal

From $812

Compare at $1,151

2 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 66.7%

1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $616

Compare at $1,850

2 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | D | IF | ExcellentIGI
Save 18%

1.45ct | Emerald | D | IF | Excellent

From $536

Compare at $654

2 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 59.6%

1.45ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $383

Compare at $949

3 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | E | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI

1.45ct | Emerald | E | VVS1 | Very Good

From $514

Compare at $550

2 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | F | IF | ExcellentIGI
Save 82.9%

1.45ct | Emerald | F | IF | Excellent

From $538

Compare at $3,140

6 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | IdealIGI
Save 60.5%

1.45ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $549

Compare at $1,390

3 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 36.1%

1.45ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $500

Compare at $782

3 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 34.7%

1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $486

Compare at $743

3 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 55.4%

1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $413

Compare at $925

3 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 70.8%

1.45ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | Very Good

From $889

Compare at $3,040

2 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 53.8%

1.45ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very Good

From $403

Compare at $872

2 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 59.5%

1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $389

Compare at $960

5 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 78.2%

1.45ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Excellent

From $435

Compare at $1,990

3 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 83.9%

1.45ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $480

Compare at $2,980

7 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 68.4%

1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $490

Compare at $1,552

6 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Very GoodIGI
Save 53.3%

1.45ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $383

Compare at $821

2 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | ExcellentIGI
Save 70.9%

1.45ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $616

Compare at $2,120

2 stores
IGI
Save 49.4%

1.45ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $589

Compare at $1,165

5 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 55.4%

1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $413

Compare at $925

3 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 54%

1.45ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $413

Compare at $898

3 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 39%

1.45ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $431

Compare at $706

3 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | H | IF | IdealGIA
Save 81.8%

1.45ct | Emerald | H | IF | Ideal

From $916

Compare at $5,030

4 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | ExcellentIGI
Save 75.7%

1.45ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Excellent

From $482

Compare at $1,980

4 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | E | SI1 | Very GoodIGI
Save 73.4%

1.45ct | Emerald | E | SI1 | Very Good

From $425

Compare at $1,600

4 stores
1.45ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | IdealIGI
Save 58.1%

1.45ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $419

Compare at $1,000

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $286.

What to Know When Shopping for 1.5 Carat Emerald Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $8,294 or more.
  2. 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.
  3. The median price of $545 is a useful benchmark. If you see a deal significantly below this, verify the retailer's reputation and return policy.
  4. 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.
  5. Lab-grown diamonds offer excellent value. Ensure the stone comes with a GIA or IGI certificate confirming it is laboratory-grown.
  6. Check shipping, insurance, and return policies. The lowest sticker price is not always the best deal once you factor in total cost of purchase.
  7. 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 8,854 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $286 and go up to $8,580.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $662 with a median around $545.

The observed spread is roughly $8,294 across tracked listings, which is about 96.7% 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 $545, 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 11 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 $8,294 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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