How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct I I1 natural oval diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I I1 natural oval diamonds typically cost HK$8,442 HKD to HK$30,638 HKD, with a median price of HK$16,746 HKD. There are currently 349 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I I1 oval diamond?

About 39% 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 I I1 Natural Oval

Quick answer

As of September 2026, there are 349 natural oval diamonds with I colour and I1 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run HK$8,442 HKD to HK$30,638 HKD, with a median of HK$16,746 HKD. At least 29 retailers stock this exact specification, and 39% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 41%. Half of all listings fall between HK$11,948 HKD and HK$18,186 HKD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about HK$15,215 HKD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -3.4% and the number of listings moved -3.2%.

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

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, August 2026: natural diamonds at 2,184 USD per carat and lab-grown at 464 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 4.7 to 1. Oval natural stones in the index: 2,380 USD per carat, -9.6% month on month. See the full index release

Figures come from live listings across more than 100 retailers and refresh daily. The index is a monthly release.

Last updated: September 2026

Available

349

Lowest Price

HK$4,734 HKD

Highest Price

HK$50,263 HKD

Average Price

HK$18,421 HKD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

38.6%

Price Spread

41.0%

30-Day Price Trend

-3.4%

30-Day Supply Change

-3.2%

Volatility (30d)

0.01

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,980/ct

10th Percentile

$1,154

Median

$1,980

90th Percentile

$2,712

Score Distribution

349 diamonds scored across 4 quality tiers

Excellent

6 (1.7%)

Very Good

90 (25.8%)

Good

62 (17.8%)

Average

191 (54.7%)

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