How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct M VS1 natural round diamond cost?

As of November 6, 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct M VS1 natural round diamonds typically cost $1,880 AUD to $4,627 AUD, with a median price of $2,668 AUD. There are currently 418 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a M VS1 round diamond?

About 47% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 41%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct M VS1 Natural Round

Quick answer

As of November 6, 2026, there are 418 natural round diamonds with M colour and VS1 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $1,880 AUD to $4,627 AUD, with a median of $2,668 AUD. Half of all listings fall between $2,060 AUD and $3,069 AUD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about $474 AUD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -0.8% and the number of listings moved +17.5%.

Three of the best scored stones at this specification right now:

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, October 2026: natural diamonds at 2,202 USD per carat and lab-grown at 462 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 4.8 to 1. Round natural stones in the index: 2,124 USD per carat, -6.9% month on month. See the full index release

Figures come from current listings across more than 125 retailers. The index is a monthly release.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Available

418

Lowest Price

$946 AUD

Highest Price

$10,247 AUD

Average Price

$3,067 AUD

Market Intelligence

Cross Retailer %

46.9%

Price Spread

41.2%

30-Day Price Trend

-0.8%

30-Day Supply Change

+17.5%

Volatility (30d)

0.00

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,715/ct

10th Percentile

$1,231

Median

$1,715

90th Percentile

$2,830

Score Distribution

418 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

86 (20.6%)

Very Good

136 (32.5%)

Good

89 (21.3%)

Average

107 (25.6%)

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