1 Carat Emerald Natural Diamond Prices Comparison
As of February 2026, 1 carat emerald natural diamonds usually range from $386 to $14,354, with an average price of $3,026.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 1.9%.Compare 2,631 verified listings across 10 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.
1 Carat Emerald Natural Diamond Market Overview
CaratRadar currently tracks 2,631 verified 1-carat emerald natural diamonds listed across 10 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $386 to $14,354, with an average asking price of $3,026 and a median of $2,740.
The price spread of $13,968 (97.3% 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.
2,631 diamonds tracked in this segment
Price range: $386 to $14,354
Average price: $3,026
Median price: $2,740
Available across 10 retailers
Savings potential: up to 97.3%
Price Range Overview
As of Feb 28, 2026Real market range for this carat, shape, and diamond type.
2,631
$386
$3,026
$2,740
$14,354
Price History
Price Comparison Matrix
Live Listings
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GIASave 28.7%0.95ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,928
Compare at $4,109
GIASave 10.7%0.95ct | Emerald | L | VS2 | Excellent
From $926
Compare at $1,037
GIA0.95ct | Emerald | H | IF | Ideal
From $2,403
Compare at $2,510
GIASave 33.8%0.95ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,424
Compare at $3,665
GIASave 16.8%0.95ct | Emerald | I | VVS2 | Very Good
From $2,168
Compare at $2,606
GIASave 17.3%0.95ct | Emerald | D | VS2 | Very Good
From $2,378
Compare at $2,876
GIASave 31%0.95ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,035
Compare at $2,948
GIASave 38.1%0.95ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Very Good
From $2,107
Compare at $3,407
GIA0.95ct | Emerald | H | IF | Good
From $2,751
Compare at $2,758
GIASave 32.9%0.95ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,699
Compare at $4,025
GIASave 32.4%0.95ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Very Good
From $2,570
Compare at $3,799
GIA0.95ct | Emerald | H | VVS2 | Excellent
From $2,031
Compare at $2,241
GIA0.95ct | Emerald | D | SI1 | Excellent
From $4,909
Compare at $5,046
GIA0.95ct | Emerald | D | VS2 | Very Good
From $3,012
Compare at $3,122
GIASave 26%0.95ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,650
Compare at $3,579
GIA0.95ct | Emerald | H | VVS2 | Ideal
From $2,123
Compare at $2,230
GIASave 28.8%0.95ct | Emerald | I | VS2 | Excellent
From $2,087
Compare at $2,931
GIASave 20%0.95ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,080
Compare at $3,848
GIASave 12.1%0.95ct | Emerald | H | VVS2 | Excellent
From $2,940
Compare at $3,347
GIASave 30.8%0.95ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Ideal
From $2,370
Compare at $3,427
GIA0.95ct | Emerald | E | VS2 | Good
From $5,264
Compare at $5,459
GIASave 22.8%0.95ct | Emerald | L | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,292
Compare at $1,673
GIA0.96ct | Emerald | E | VS1 | Good
From $2,119
Compare at $2,320
GIA0.96ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Ideal
From $1,582
Compare at $1,650
GIASave 42.3%0.96ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,524
Compare at $2,641
GIASave 17.9%0.96ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,551
Compare at $1,890
GIA0.96ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | Excellent
From $3,826
Compare at $4,020
GIA0.96ct | Emerald | G | SI2 | Ideal
From $1,585
Compare at $1,650
GIA0.96ct | Emerald | J | SI1 | Ideal
From $1,102
Compare at $1,120
GIASave 10.9%0.96ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Excellent
From $4,570
Compare at $5,129
GIASave 24.8%0.96ct | Emerald | H | VVS1 | Excellent
From $1,788
Compare at $2,377
GIASave 24.3%0.96ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Excellent
From $1,620
Compare at $2,141
0.96ct | Emerald | H | VVS1 | Excellent
From $4,401
Compare at $5,421
GIASave 37.6%0.96ct | Emerald | H | SI2 | Excellent
From $1,762
Compare at $2,824
GIA0.96ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Good
From $1,245
Compare at $1,280
GIA0.96ct | Emerald | D | IF | Very Good
From $5,088
Compare at $5,226
GIA0.96ct | Emerald | J | SI1 | Ideal
From $1,483
Compare at $1,540
GIA0.96ct | Emerald | H | VVS2 | Ideal
From $2,268
Compare at $2,450
GIA0.96ct | Emerald | F | VVS2 | Excellent
From $3,545
Compare at $3,694
GIA0.96ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Ideal
From $1,427
Compare at $1,470
GIASave 29.5%0.96ct | Emerald | K | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,192
Compare at $3,108
GIASave 45%0.96ct | Emerald | G | SI1 | Excellent
From $2,030
Compare at $3,690
GIA0.96ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Ideal
From $2,450
Compare at $2,536
GIA0.96ct | Emerald | G | VVS2 | Excellent
From $2,530
Compare at $2,631
GIA0.96ct | Emerald | I | SI1 | Excellent
From $1,392
Compare at $1,430
GIASave 34.1%0.96ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent
From $2,600
Compare at $3,943
GIA0.96ct | Emerald | J | SI1 | Good
From $1,049
Compare at $1,070
GIA0.96ct | Emerald | J | VVS2 | Good
From $1,548
Compare at $1,610
GIA0.96ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Excellent
From $1,172
Compare at $1,281
GIASave 27.9%0.96ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Excellent
From $3,371
Compare at $4,676
Entry pricing in this category starts around $386.
What to Know When Shopping for 1 Carat Emerald Natural Diamonds
- Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $13,968 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 $2,740 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 2,631 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $386 and go up to $14,354.
Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $3,026 with a median around $2,740.
The observed spread is roughly $13,968 across tracked listings, which is about 97.3% 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 $2,740, 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 10 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 $13,968 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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