Emerald Value & Market Price

GemstoneAI Market Index · as of 2026-08-04
$3,685 / carat
1d -0.2%7d -1.2%30d +5.3% 1,385 market comps tracked

A market-wide average across qualities and sizes. Your stone's value depends on carat, color, clarity, cut, treatment, and origin.

What is moving emerald prices

About emerald

Emeralds are renowned for their vibrant green color, which can range from light to deep shades, often influenced by the presence of chromium and vanadium. They are relatively soft compared to other gemstones, with a hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, and are commonly cut into oval, pear, or emerald shapes to enhance their color and brilliance.

Where emerald comes from

What is your emerald worth?

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How much is emerald worth?

The GemstoneAI market index for emerald is $3,685 per carat as of 2026-08-04. That is a market-wide average across qualities, not a quote for a specific stone. Individual value depends on carat, color, clarity, cut, treatment, and origin.

How can I tell if my emerald is real?

Visual tests alone are unreliable. GemstoneAI analyzes a photo of your stone for identity, treatment indicators, and authenticity signals, then estimates market value. It is free to try.

Is emerald a good investment?

Over the past 30 days the emerald index moved +5.3%. Gem prices move on supply, demand, and metal markets; treat any single stone as a collectible first and an asset second.

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