How much does a 5.00ct+ I VS1 natural princess diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 5.00ct+ I VS1 natural princess diamonds typically cost HK$449,940 HKD to HK$1,079,849 HKD, with a median price of HK$639,785 HKD. There are currently 2 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 38% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 50%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

5.00ct+ I VS1 Natural Princess

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 2 natural princess diamonds with I colour and VS1 clarity in the 5.00ct+ range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run HK$449,940 HKD to HK$1,079,849 HKD, with a median of HK$639,785 HKD. At least 29 retailers stock this exact specification, and 38% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 50%. Half of all listings fall between HK$98,881 HKD and HK$159,335 HKD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about HK$4,689 HKD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved +2.8% and the number of listings moved -4.2%.

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

Caratlytics Diamond Price Index, September 2026: natural diamonds at 2,335 USD per carat and lab-grown at 443 USD per carat, a natural to lab ratio of 5.3 to 1. Princess natural stones in the index: 2,158 USD per carat, +5.7% month on month. See the full index release

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

Last updated: October 2026

Available

Lowest Price

HK$429,199 HKD

Highest Price

HK$1,286,661 HKD

Average Price

HK$721,265 HKD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

38.1%

Price Spread

50.4%

30-Day Price Trend

+2.8%

30-Day Supply Change

-4.2%

Volatility (30d)

0.01

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$15,275/ct

10th Percentile

$11,705

Median

$15,275

90th Percentile

$23,485

Score Distribution

5 diamonds scored across 3 quality tiers

Excellent

2 (40.0%)

Good

1 (20.0%)

Average

2 (40.0%)

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