How much does a 1.00 to 1.49ct I I1 lab grown round diamond cost?

As of September 2026, 1.00 to 1.49ct I I1 lab grown round diamonds typically cost $1,102 NZD to $7,668 NZD, with a median price of $3,960 NZD. There are currently 130 diamonds matching this specification available across retailers.

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

About 36% of these diamonds are available at multiple retailers, with an average price spread of 71%. A comparison tool like Carat Hunter lets you see all the prices side by side.

1.00 to 1.49ct I I1 Lab Grown Round

Quick answer

As of September 2026, there are 130 lab grown round diamonds with I colour and I1 clarity in the 1.00 to 1.49ct range available across retailers worldwide. Prices typically run $1,102 NZD to $7,668 NZD, with a median of $3,960 NZD. At least 19 retailers stock this exact specification, and 36% of the stones appear at more than one of them, with an average price spread of 71%. Half of all listings fall between $2,586 NZD and $5,028 NZD per carat. The same specification in natural form lists at a median of about $3,863 NZD per carat. Over the last 30 days the median price moved -11.3% and the number of listings moved -46.7%.

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 lab grown stones in the index: 438 USD per carat, -14.1% 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

130

Lowest Price

$759 NZD

Highest Price

$10,819 NZD

Average Price

$4,332 NZD

Market Intelligence

Retailers Selling

Cross Retailer %

35.7%

Price Spread

70.5%

30-Day Price Trend

-11.3%

30-Day Supply Change

-46.7%

Volatility (30d)

0.03

Price Range

Price per carat distribution across retailers

$1,994/ct

10th Percentile

$921

Median

$1,994

90th Percentile

$3,949

Score Distribution

130 diamonds scored across 3 quality tiers

Very Good

27 (20.8%)

Good

59 (45.4%)

Average

44 (33.8%)

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