How much does a 0.20 to 0.49ct I VS1 lab grown heart diamond cost?

As of October 2026, 0.20 to 0.49ct I VS1 lab grown heart diamonds typically cost $285 NZD to $285 NZD, with a median price of $285 NZD. There are currently 1 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 63% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 75%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

0.20 to 0.49ct I VS1 Lab Grown Heart

Quick answer

As of October 2026, there are 1 lab grown heart diamonds with I colour and VS1 clarity in the 0.20 to 0.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $285 NZD to $285 NZD, with a median of $285 NZD. At least 12 retailers stock this exact specification, and 63% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 75%. Half of all listings fall between $706 NZD and $1,542 NZD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $2,569 NZD per carat.

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

0.42ct Heart I VS1, IGI, grade A, from $285 NZD

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. Heart lab grown stones in the index: 421 USD per carat, -1.8% 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

$285 NZD

Highest Price

$1,493 NZD

Average Price

$285 NZD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

62.5%

Price Spread

74.8%

Volatility (30d)

0.01

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$627/ct

10th Percentile

$211

Median

$627

90th Percentile

$1,623

Score Distribution

1 diamonds scored across 1 quality tiers

Excellent

1 (100.0%)

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