Emerald diamond prices.
The emerald cut features step-cut facets and an open table that creates a hall-of-mirrors effect. Prized for its understated elegance and ability to showcase clarity. Our analytics are based on 109,404 emerald diamonds currently on the global market — 76,365 lab-grown and 33,039 natural. Emerald is the 4th most popular shape, representing 7.6% of all diamonds in our dataset.
Natural
£4,777
per carat
Lab-grown
£865
per carat
81.9%
Savings
The average lab-grown emerald diamond is priced at £865 per carat, while natural emerald diamonds average £4,777 per carat — a 81.9% difference. This means your 1ct natural emerald could trade for a 5.5ct lab-grown upgrade at equivalent value.
Emerald price matrix.
Price per carat in GBP, based on 76,365 emerald diamonds.
| FL | IF | VVS1 | VVS2 | VS1 | VS2 | SI1 | SI2 | I1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | £1.9k | £1.2k | £915 | £754 | £686 | £686 | £711 | £836 | £900 |
| E | £1.8k | £1.0k | £764 | £716 | £741 | £746 | £708 | £681 | £863 |
| F | £1.9k | £1.0k | £715 | £586 | £712 | £796 | £729 | £709 | — |
| G | £2.2k | £1.1k | £609 | £654 | £839 | £1.1k | £986 | £944 | — |
| H | — | £1.6k | £711 | £773 | £1.1k | £1.4k | £1.8k | £1.5k | — |
| I | — | — | £993 | £816 | £1.2k | £1.6k | £2.3k | £2.0k | — |
| J | — | — | — | £529 | £1.8k | £2.0k | £2.2k | £2.0k | — |
| K | — | — | — | — | £2.7k | £2.7k | £1.7k | £2.5k | — |
Among emerald diamonds, J/VVS2 offers the best value at £529/ct, while K/VS1 commands the highest premium at £2,712/ct.
Emerald distribution.
Colour and clarity breakdown for emerald diamonds.
Frequently asked.
What is the average price of a emerald diamond per carat in the UK?
Based on our dataset of 109,404 emerald diamonds, the average lab-grown emerald costs £865 per carat, while natural emerald diamonds average £4,777 per carat in GBP.
Are lab-grown emerald diamonds cheaper than natural?
Yes. Lab-grown emerald diamonds are 81.9% cheaper on average — £865/ct compared to £4,777/ct for natural. This means you could upgrade from a 1ct natural to a 5.5ct lab-grown for the same price.
How popular are emerald diamonds?
Emerald diamonds represent 7.6% of all diamonds in our dataset, making them the 4th most popular shape.
What is the best value colour-clarity combination for emerald diamonds?
J colour with VVS2 clarity offers the best value at £529 per carat for emerald diamonds.
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