How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS2 natural round diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I VS2 natural round diamonds typically cost HK$17,184 HKD to HK$47,028 HKD, with a median price of HK$25,516 HKD. There are currently 3,307 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

Where can I find the best price on a I VS2 round diamond?

About 39% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 44%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct I VS2 Natural Round

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 3,307 natural round diamonds with I colour and VS2 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run HK$17,184 HKD to HK$47,028 HKD, with a median of HK$25,516 HKD. At least 72 retailers stock this exact specification, and 39% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 44%. Half of all listings fall between HK$22,250 HKD and HK$34,119 HKD per carat. The same specification in lab grown form lists at a median of about HK$4,720 HKD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -1.8% and the number of listings moved +14.5%.

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. Round natural stones in the index: 2,248 USD per carat, +7.6% 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

3,307

Lowest Price

HK$9,110 HKD

Highest Price

HK$122,137 HKD

Average Price

HK$29,502 HKD