1.6 Carat Emerald Lab Grown Diamond Prices Comparison

As of May 2026, 1.6 carat emerald lab grown diamonds usually range from $193 to $4,730, with an average price of $1,099.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 2.5%.Compare 782 verified listings across 11 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-05-29

1.6 Carat Emerald Lab Grown Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 782 verified 1.6-carat emerald lab grown diamonds listed across 11 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $193 to $4,730, with an average asking price of $1,099 and a median of $865.

The price spread of $4,537 (95.9% 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.

  • 782 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $193 to $4,730

  • Average price: $1,099

  • Median price: $865

  • Available across 11 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 95.9%

Price Range Overview

As of May 29, 2026
Spread $4,537

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

$193$4,730
Tracked

782

Lowest

$193

Average

$1,099

Median

$865

Highest

$4,730

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Excellent
Save 65.9%

IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Excellent

From $238

Compare at $698

4 stores
IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Excellent
Save 70.9%

IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Excellent

From $238

Compare at $818

4 stores
IGI | 1.66ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 65.5%

IGI | 1.66ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $266

Compare at $772

4 stores
IGI | 1.65ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal
Save 70.9%

IGI | 1.65ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $267

Compare at $917

4 stores
IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Ideal
Save 78.7%

IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $268

Compare at $1,260

5 stores
IGI | 1.62ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 73.1%

IGI | 1.62ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $270

Compare at $1,003

7 stores
IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 53.3%

IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $274

Compare at $587

3 stores
IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | I | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 54.5%

IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | I | VVS2 | Ideal

From $274

Compare at $602

2 stores
IGI | 1.64ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Ideal
Save 51.7%

IGI | 1.64ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $276

Compare at $572

4 stores
IGI | 1.62ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent
Save 53.5%

IGI | 1.62ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent

From $276

Compare at $594

3 stores
IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 74.3%

IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $279

Compare at $1,087

7 stores
IGI | 1.65ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good
Save 54.2%

IGI | 1.65ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Very Good

From $281

Compare at $614

3 stores
IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 61.9%

IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $286

Compare at $750

5 stores
IGI | 1.62ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 64.1%

IGI | 1.62ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $288

Compare at $802

4 stores
IGI | 1.67ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very Good
Save 78.1%

IGI | 1.67ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very Good

From $289

Compare at $1,320

7 stores
IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 62.2%

IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $290

Compare at $768

5 stores
IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Good
Save 64.2%

IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Good

From $290

Compare at $811

4 stores
IGI | 1.64ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 62.4%

IGI | 1.64ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $292

Compare at $776

5 stores
IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Ideal
Save 79.5%

IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $295

Compare at $1,440

5 stores
IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 60.4%

IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $298

Compare at $753

5 stores
IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Ideal
Save 43.9%

IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $298

Compare at $531

2 stores
IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 72.2%

IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $298

Compare at $1,073

5 stores
IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 70.9%

IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $298

Compare at $1,023

5 stores
IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 59.4%

IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $301

Compare at $742

5 stores
IGI | 1.66ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Ideal
Save 44%

IGI | 1.66ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Ideal

From $303

Compare at $541

2 stores
IGI | 1.64ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Very Good
Save 76.3%

IGI | 1.64ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $303

Compare at $1,280

7 stores
IGI | 1.69ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very Good
Save 55.9%

IGI | 1.69ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very Good

From $306

Compare at $694

3 stores
IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 70.9%

IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Excellent

From $309

Compare at $1,062

7 stores
IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 61.8%

IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Ideal

From $310

Compare at $812

5 stores
IGI | 1.68ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 78.4%

IGI | 1.68ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Excellent

From $311

Compare at $1,440

7 stores
IGI | 1.69ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 72.3%

IGI | 1.69ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $312

Compare at $1,127

7 stores
IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 61.7%

IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Very Good

From $312

Compare at $814

3 stores
IGI | 1.65ct | Emerald | D | VS2 | Excellent
Save 79.9%

IGI | 1.65ct | Emerald | D | VS2 | Excellent

From $313

Compare at $1,560

7 stores
IGI | 1.66ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 71%

IGI | 1.66ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $314

Compare at $1,081

3 stores
IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent
Save 79.9%

IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $319

Compare at $1,590

6 stores
IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 78.9%

IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $320

Compare at $1,520

7 stores
IGI | 1.66ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 71.7%

IGI | 1.66ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $322

Compare at $1,138

7 stores
Save 76.7%

IGI | 1.62ct | Emerald | G | SI1 | Ideal

From $324

Compare at $1,390

4 stores
IGI | 1.65ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 50.2%

IGI | 1.65ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $324

Compare at $650

4 stores
IGI | 1.65ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Excellent
Save 79.9%

IGI | 1.65ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Excellent

From $324

Compare at $1,610

7 stores
IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | Ideal
Save 80%

IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | Ideal

From $326

Compare at $1,630

4 stores
IGI | 1.69ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Very Good
Save 57.3%

IGI | 1.69ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $326

Compare at $763

4 stores
IGI | 1.68ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Excellent
Save 71.7%

IGI | 1.68ct | Emerald | D | VVS2 | Excellent

From $326

Compare at $1,152

7 stores
IGI | 1.66ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Ideal
Save 73.5%

IGI | 1.66ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $328

Compare at $1,240

4 stores
IGI | 1.69ct | Emerald | G | SI2 | Very Good
Save 51.5%

IGI | 1.69ct | Emerald | G | SI2 | Very Good

From $329

Compare at $679

3 stores
IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal
Save 61.4%

IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Ideal

From $337

Compare at $874

4 stores
IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 65.8%

IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Ideal

From $339

Compare at $990

6 stores
IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | D | SI1 | Ideal
Save 76.3%

IGI | 1.61ct | Emerald | D | SI1 | Ideal

From $339

Compare at $1,430

6 stores
IGI | 1.64ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Ideal
Save 62.5%

IGI | 1.64ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Ideal

From $342

Compare at $911

4 stores
IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Very Good
Save 50%

IGI | 1.63ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Very Good

From $342

Compare at $684

3 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $193.

What to Know When Shopping for 1.6 Carat Emerald Lab Grown Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $4,537 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 $865 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 782 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $193 and go up to $4,730.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $1,099 with a median around $865.

The observed spread is roughly $4,537 across tracked listings, which is about 95.9% from highest to lowest offer in this bucket.

We refresh pricing data daily so these pages stay current with market changes.

Based on completed market data, the fair market benchmark is $1,099. The median price is $865, so offers between the median and fair benchmark can be reasonable, while reputable listings below the median may be especially competitive.

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 $4,537 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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