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 118,130 emerald diamonds currently on the global market — 82,607 lab-grown and 35,523 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 82,607 emerald diamonds.
| FL | IF | VVS1 | VVS2 | VS1 | VS2 | SI1 | SI2 | I1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | £2.1k | £1.3k | £1.0k | £820 | £745 | £741 | £761 | £887 | £792 |
| E | £2.2k | £1.1k | £828 | £759 | £771 | £771 | £753 | £714 | £831 |
| F | £2.2k | £1.1k | £757 | £556 | £721 | £806 | £783 | £705 | £840 |
| G | £3.2k | £1.1k | £719 | £713 | £870 | £1.1k | £1.0k | £952 | — |
| H | — | £1.6k | £785 | £821 | £1.1k | £1.4k | £1.7k | £1.6k | — |
| I | — | — | £1.0k | £861 | £1.3k | £1.6k | £2.3k | £2.1k | — |
| J | — | — | — | £589 | £1.8k | £2.1k | £2.3k | £2.1k | — |
| K | — | — | — | — | £2.7k | £2.7k | £1.8k | £2.5k | — |
Among emerald diamonds, F/VVS2 offers the best value at £556/ct, while G/FL commands the highest premium at £3,214/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 118,130 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?
F colour with VVS2 clarity offers the best value at £556 per carat for emerald diamonds.
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