5 Carat Emerald Natural Diamond Prices Comparison

As of April 2026, 5 carat emerald natural diamonds usually range from $1,583 to $296,264, with an average price of $110,845.In the last month, prices for these diamonds are down 0.1%.Compare 138 verified listings across 5 retailers tracked by CaratRadar.

Market Insights
Last updated: 2026-04-14

5 Carat Emerald Natural Diamond Market Overview

CaratRadar currently tracks 138 verified 5-carat emerald natural diamonds listed across 5 online retailers. Prices in this segment range from $1,583 to $296,264, with an average asking price of $110,845 and a median of $107,653.

The price spread of $294,682 (99.5% 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.

  • 138 diamonds tracked in this segment

  • Price range: $1,583 to $296,264

  • Average price: $110,845

  • Median price: $107,653

  • Available across 5 retailers

  • Savings potential: up to 99.5%

Price Range Overview

As of Apr 14, 2026
Spread $294,682

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

$1,583$296,264
Tracked

138

Lowest

$1,583

Average

$110,845

Median

$107,653

Highest

$296,264

Price History

Price Comparison Matrix

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GIA | 5ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Ideal

GIA | 5ct | Emerald | I | VS1 | Ideal

From $81,386

Compare at $86,780

2 stores
GIA | 5ct | Emerald | J | SI2 | Ideal
Save 14.8%

GIA | 5ct | Emerald | J | SI2 | Ideal

From $64,539

Compare at $75,774

2 stores
IGI | 5ct | Emerald | J | VVS1 | Ideal

IGI | 5ct | Emerald | J | VVS1 | Ideal

From $41,324

Compare at $44,190

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal
Save 16.7%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $121,530

Compare at $145,973

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | Ideal

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | Ideal

From $205,310

Compare at $210,734

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal
Save 35.5%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $141,672

Compare at $219,620

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Good
Save 29.7%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Good

From $111,350

Compare at $158,315

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $132,612

Compare at $141,895

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | K | SI1 | Excellent

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | K | SI1 | Excellent

From $44,314

Compare at $47,928

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | L | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 29.3%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | L | VVS2 | Ideal

From $41,901

Compare at $59,297

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | Ideal
Save 37.4%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | F | SI1 | Ideal

From $89,757

Compare at $143,391

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Ideal

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Ideal

From $66,683

Compare at $71,150

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Ideal
Save 15.2%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Ideal

From $155,936

Compare at $183,935

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Ideal
Save 17.1%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | K | VS1 | Ideal

From $47,193

Compare at $56,895

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | FL | Ideal

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | FL | Ideal

From $263,168

Compare at $281,335

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | H | VVS1 | Very Good

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | H | VVS1 | Very Good

From $128,540

Compare at $141,915

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | K | VVS2 | Very Good
Save 20.3%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | K | VVS2 | Very Good

From $47,880

Compare at $60,045

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Very Good
Save 15.3%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | F | VS2 | Very Good

From $97,674

Compare at $115,270

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $123,039

Compare at $135,288

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Ideal
Save 14.5%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | J | VS1 | Ideal

From $111,629

Compare at $130,495

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Excellent
Save 14.5%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $123,333

Compare at $144,177

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Excellent
Save 29.7%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $113,859

Compare at $161,880

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal
Save 37.7%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Ideal

From $116,617

Compare at $187,163

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good
Save 10.8%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Very Good

From $120,606

Compare at $135,273

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Very Good
Save 18.5%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Very Good

From $144,071

Compare at $176,715

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Ideal
Save 29.7%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | E | VVS2 | Ideal

From $193,039

Compare at $274,457

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | E | VVS1 | Excellent

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | E | VVS1 | Excellent

From $230,024

Compare at $230,025

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | I | VVS2 | Excellent

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | I | VVS2 | Excellent

From $78,693

Compare at $83,915

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Very Good
Save 15.6%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Very Good

From $109,242

Compare at $129,371

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Ideal

From $104,070

Compare at $110,430

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Excellent
Save 14.5%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Excellent

From $112,187

Compare at $131,150

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | Excellent

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | VVS1 | Excellent

From $222,844

Compare at $236,725

4 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Ideal
Save 14.1%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Ideal

From $54,030

Compare at $62,868

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | F | SI2 | Ideal
Save 37.4%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | F | SI2 | Ideal

From $65,915

Compare at $105,302

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Excellent

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | H | VS1 | Excellent

From $137,457

Compare at $142,110

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | M | VS2 | Ideal
Save 25.2%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | M | VS2 | Ideal

From $39,472

Compare at $52,755

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | G | IF | Very Good
Save 15.2%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | G | IF | Very Good

From $114,867

Compare at $135,490

3 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $153,956

Compare at $153,960

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Excellent

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | G | VS1 | Excellent

From $125,701

Compare at $134,510

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Excellent
Save 14.1%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | J | VS2 | Excellent

From $68,531

Compare at $79,743

4 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Ideal

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $87,511

Compare at $93,290

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | FL | Excellent

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | FL | Excellent

From $188,259

Compare at $201,330

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | VS1 | Excellent

From $91,442

Compare at $94,960

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | FL | Ideal

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | D | FL | Ideal

From $209,159

Compare at $224,340

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Ideal

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | H | VS2 | Ideal

From $98,811

Compare at $105,790

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Excellent
Save 37.7%

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | G | VS2 | Excellent

From $106,647

Compare at $171,161

2 stores
GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal

GIA | 5.01ct | Emerald | F | VS1 | Ideal

From $127,206

Compare at $136,120

2 stores
IGI | 5.01ct | Emerald | J | SI1 | Ideal

IGI | 5.01ct | Emerald | J | SI1 | Ideal

From $34,954

Compare at $37,245

2 stores
IGI | 5.01ct | Emerald | J | VVS1 | Ideal

IGI | 5.01ct | Emerald | J | VVS1 | Ideal

From $59,885

Compare at $63,920

2 stores
IGI | 5.01ct | Emerald | J | VVS1 | Ideal

IGI | 5.01ct | Emerald | J | VVS1 | Ideal

From $49,935

Compare at $53,345

2 stores

Entry pricing in this category starts around $1,583.

What to Know When Shopping for 5 Carat Emerald Natural Diamonds

  1. Always compare identical certified diamonds across retailers. Identical certificate numbers can have price differences of $294,682 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 $107,653 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. Compare natural vs. lab-grown options for the same carat and shape. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical but often 30-50% less expensive.
  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 138 comparable stones in this segment. Prices start around $1,583 and go up to $296,264.

Based on the latest market data, the average asking price is about $110,845 with a median around $107,653.

The observed spread is roughly $294,682 across tracked listings, which is about 99.5% 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 $107,653, 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 5 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 $294,682 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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