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

As of September 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS1 natural round diamonds typically cost HK$17,621 HKD to HK$43,675 HKD, with a median price of HK$26,373 HKD. There are currently 6,363 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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1.00 to 1.49ct I VS1 Natural Round

Quick answer

As of September 2026, there are 6,363 natural round diamonds with I colour and VS1 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run HK$17,621 HKD to HK$43,675 HKD, with a median of HK$26,373 HKD. At least 68 retailers stock this exact specification. Half of all listings fall between HK$23,177 HKD and HK$32,398 HKD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about HK$4,560 HKD per carat.

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. Round natural stones in the index: 2,094 USD per carat, -3.8% 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

6,363

Lowest Price

HK$9,489 HKD

Highest Price

HK$141,835 HKD

Average Price

HK$28,955 HKD